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Fogarty Inspection Services Group Presented By

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321-506-5125

fogartyinspectionservices@gmail.com

www.homeinspectorpalmbay.com

Inspection Types

• Buyer’s Pre-Purchase

• Seller’s Pre-Listing

• New Construction / Warranty

• Safety / Maintenance

• Multi Unit / Investor Property

• Commercial Property

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• An inspection gives the client an understanding of the house’s

condition, good or bad.

• Education is empowerment, helps give peace of mind and

eliminates doubt.

• Buyer knows what to expect, budget for or can renegotiate the

sales contract.

• Seller knows property condition and can better set a price or

make necessary repairs.

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• It allows you to evaluate your home through the eyes of an unbiased third party with no emotional attachment.

• It helps you to set the price for your home realistically.

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• It allows you to make some, or all, of the repairs ahead of time

so that defects won't become an issue later.

• You’ll have time to get reasonably priced contractors or make

the repairs yourself, if you’re qualified, without rushing to meet

a deadline for a contract.

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• Buyers may decide to waive the inspection contingency.

• You may find items of immediate concern, such as wood rot, roof or plumbing leaks or radon gas ect.

• It may help alleviate a prospective buyer's concerns.

• It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.

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• Provides you, the buyer, with an understanding of the house’s true condition

• May discover items the seller wasn’t aware of.

• Helps you to budget for repairs or maintenance.

• Educates first time or seasoned buyers.

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• Educates you about the house and its systems and components / helps teach proper maintenance of a home

• Leads to better upkeep, regular maintenance and better home improvements.

• Knowledge is power!

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• New construction isn’t perfect just because it’s new.

• Large builders may rush to meet deadlines or may have new, inexperienced contractors.

• Small builders may only build 3 to 4 houses a year.

• They may hire workers who are “less expensive” or lack experience

• Mistakes are human nature.

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• If you have a new home inspected, it will help alleviate disputes over what’s covered by warranty and what is normal wear and tear

• Client has a legally enforceable defect report based upon state standards of practice

• Most warranty defects are easily fixed

• The inspector can act as a mediator between builder and owner

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• Gives the client the best / most cost effective way to maintain their home.

• Provides an expert / unbiased opinion in choosing contractors, materials and techniques.

• Helps identify small defects before they become large and expensive problems.

• Provides piece of mind with regards to safety issues and structural integrity of the home

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• Just like a residential inspection, it provides the buyer and seller with a complete picture of the properties condition.

• Protects the properties integrity and value

• Commercial Property is more expensive, both to purchase and maintain. A commercial buyer will want extra assurance as to the condition of the property.

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• State Licensing is required in Florida.

Verify licensing on the states website

• Errors and Omissions Insurance is also required. If the license is verified, you can rest assured that the inspector has valid insurance. They will not give licensing without proof of insurance.

• Errors and Omissions Insurance – Protects against inspector errors.

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• Narrative report, with color pictures and diagrams / or a Checklist type report.

• How soon will you receive the report???

• What’s included in the price? What type of technology is used?

• How long have they been doing inspections?

• How many inspections have they performed?

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• Licensing, Insurance, Narrative reporting, Knowledge, Latest

technology and continuing training costs, sub-contract labor

(consider these items when you think of the cost)

• Prices vary base on size, age, foundation type and location

• Our prices are competitive

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