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Sellers Corner

Court, Sellers getting sued

Why Home Sellers Get Sued

Home sellers are often "One Look Away From A Lawsuit" because they failed to check their house for certain hazards.

Home Inspector checking for electrical defects

The 10 Most Common Electrical Defects That Home Inspectors Find

Common electrical defects should be fixed because they are safety hazards; usually shock or fire risk.

Pets in a home

6 Tips for Selling A Home With Pets

There are some simple things to reduce pet stress and avoid turning off buyers

Inspections

Inspection – Pass or Fail

Did you pass or fail your home inspection?

Pig named George

A Potbelly Pig named George, an Agent, a Seller, and a Home Inspector

The sellers loved "George" their potbelly pig, however, the agent and some buyers were not in love with George.

Drywall cracks - cracks in the walls

Drywall Cracks – What causes cracking, when is it structural?

Cracks develop in wall and ceiling areas. What are they a sign of and what can be done?

Presale Home Inspection – Benefits for Sellers

Benefits of a "Presale Home Inspection" are great for the seller, but also for the agent and buyer.

House Safety Checklist Every Seller Should Do

If someone gets injured at an Open House or when the house is being shown it is a serious matter. Spend 5 minutes going over this list to see if you missed anything.

Quick Answers to Common Questions

Codes, plans, licenses

Are Sellers Required to Bring Anything Up To Code Before Selling Their Home?

There are some state, city or county ordinances or laws that may require sellers to bring certain things up to code.

Why Paint On Outlets Can Be A Safety Concern

Painted outlets can look cool but they can also create a hazardous condition.

Vacant Home

An Empty House Can Kill the Homeowners Insurance Policy

Sellers don't realize that the fine print in their homeowners policy may cause lose of their insurance coverage if a home is vacant.

Is it safe for your pets to move into your new home?

Dog Bite Lawsuits can be Costly for Homeowners

One third of homeowners insurance claims are related to pet lawsuits.

Sediment Trap and Drip Leg on Water Heaters: Purpose and Proper Installation

Often thought of as being the same, but in reality they are very different. The difference is...

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