Pinetop White Mountain Blog

Hello Again,

The following information is provided to you courtesy of Pillar to Post Inspection Service.  These items are areas of concern in any home, and when you are trying to sell your home they become critical.  Especially when your potential buyer is seeking an FHA Loan and/or Downpayment Assistance via a government agency. 

Safety is first with these organizations and whether you fix it now or fix it later, it will have to be repaired before your Buyer will be able to acquire a government backed loan. 

So, read, take note, and if we can be of further assistance in helping you prepare your home For Sale, please feel free to call us. 

Remember -----"WE WORK FOR YOU!"

SANDRA & BRUCE PAULOW, REALTORS®

Common Home Hazards

These issues don’t necessarily cause illness but are serious nonetheless. The following are common hazards home inspectors often find:

1. Faulty wiring: Overloaded circuits, loose wires, missing covers on distribution boxes, abandoned appliances, or aluminum wiring, which can become problematic with age.

2. Loose guard rails: Stairway guardrails, especially on exterior stairways, that are not securely connected. Decks — often installed by home owners unfamiliar with building codes — that have loose boards.

3. Shower doors: Shower doors that lack safety glass and are not properly secured. A home owner who slips when stepping out of the bathtub and grabs a glass door that isn’t properly fastened could be severely injured.

4. Drainage problems: Downspouts discharging next to an exterior wall or a negative grade that slopes toward the home and brings water toward the home, causing foundation deterioration. This can lead to water damage, often seen in the basement, and possibly mold growth. Look for cracks, foundation wall stains, and musty, damp smells.

Source: Pillar to Post