US Inspect ~ Home Inspection Blog

The spring selling season is upon us! Now is the time to countdown to closing. Here are some home preparation tips for each stage in the selling process. Prior to Listing. Now is a great time to evaluate the house and decide what repairs or improvements are necessary before the home is ready for ...

When spring finally arrives after a long cold season, many of us have the urge to welcome the season by cleaning the "winter" out of the house. Spring is, after all, a time of transition and an opportunity for refreshing our homes and our lives. We'll leave the Spring Home Maintenance Checklist t...

Below is what I know about cracks, but I want to hear from my friends in the Rain! Does crack really kill (deals)? How do cracks affect the home, when it comes to making the sale? Join the discussion!Here is one comment from a discussion about cracks on Trulia.com, do you agree? How can a seller ...

It's that time of year again! Holiday time. But the hustle and bustle of real estate life continues amid the Holidrama. Here are some of my most popular marketing tools for this time of year. Print out a flyer and add your name and logo, or embed a holiday video on your blog or website--enjoy! Vi...

Today is Cyber Monday, which means that statistically speaking I had a much higher chance of you reading this blog today than on any other day of the year, because, like millions of other people in the country, you may be spending a large part of your day online. Possibly, you are one of the clo...

Today is Thanksgiving and though, throughout the year, we all have lots that we wish for and want for when it comes to our homes, I'm happy to sit down today and take some time to be thankful for what I've already got--and as it turns out, it's quite a lot. I am thankful for...my dishwasher. I ha...

Does holiday time mean break time? More people are staying "plugged in" over the holidays and while they are digesting their turkey, they're on their smart phones checking email, updating Facebook, and yes, checking listings. Target those serious and highly-motivated buyers (while the competition...

For those of you who don't know, while my company is headquartered in Northern, VA, I personally live in New Jersey and was among those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Here is my account of what I am affectionately calling: A Week to Remember! As posted on the U.S. Inspect Blog this morning. Part 1 ...

Here is a fun free marketing flyer for any clients having a home inspection Halloween Week! Click the flyer to add your name and logo to the top, print, and share with clients! Set proper expectations and calm buyer fears for inspection day. It's my most recent addition to the print library in th...

While many of us are busy working on costumes or stocking up on candy, anyone who is planning on leaving their light on to welcome trick-or-treaters this year should also be taking a moment to make sure homes, front walks, and yards are ready for foot traffic. So from all of us at U.S. Inspect wh...