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Home Inspection 101

All you need to know about home inspections.

We have gathered select but comprehensive information about the home inspection process including the main components of the inspection, NYS Inspection Standards, what to expect in your home inspection report, and home inspector license regulations to better prepare 3G Home Inspection clients. Our intent is not to bore - but to inform. The more you know about the home inspection process the more control you have over potential problem areas.

Arm yourself with information about the home inspection process and more, ahead of time! Whether you're buying or selling a home, we’ve compiled the information you need to know for a worry free experience.

Components

A home inspection is a visual, non-intrusive examination of the various components and systems of a home.

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Standards

To benefit consumers, New York State requires home inspectors to be licensed, to abide by the Code of Ethics, Regulations, and follow Standards of Practice set forth by state law.

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Terminology

All the home inspection lingo you need to know from A to Z.

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Home Buyers

The home buying process can be stressful. A home inspection is designed to give you peace of mind and in the long run, it will. To make the most of your inspection before you buy, you'll need to make sure you give your inspection report the proper level of attention.

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Home Sellers

Inspect the house inside and out, as if you were the Buyer; then, decide what improvements you should make before putting the house on the market. Mechanical repairs should be made to ensure all systems and appliances are in good working condition; fresh paint, wallpaper and landscaping (curb appeal) give you a better rate of return then Capital Improvements, which cannot be recovered in the sale.

Perhaps the most cost-effective step you can take to improve both time on the market and sales price is to have a Pre-Listing Home Inspection.

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