Are Appliances Tested During Inspections?

Are Appliances Tested During Inspections?

A kitchen can look spotless and still hold an expensive surprise. A dishwasher may leak only when it drains. An oven may heat unevenly. A garbage disposal may hum without turning. So, are appliances tested during inspections? Usually, yes – but buyers should...
How to Evaluate Water Heaters Before You Buy

How to Evaluate Water Heaters Before You Buy

A water heater may sit quietly in a garage, closet, or utility room, but a failure can quickly become a costly disruption. A leaking tank can damage finishes, a missing safety component can create a hazard, and an undersized unit can leave a household without enough...
Buyer Protections Before Escrow Closes Explained

Buyer Protections Before Escrow Closes Explained

A home can look move-in ready during a showing and still have a failing HVAC system, active plumbing leak, unsafe electrical condition, or costly roof issue hiding behind a finished surface. That is why buyer protections before escrow closes matter so much. Your...
Inspection Report Versus Seller Disclosure

Inspection Report Versus Seller Disclosure

A seller says the air conditioner works, the roof has never leaked, and there are no known plumbing concerns. Then your inspector finds a deteriorated condenser, moisture staining in the attic, and a drain line that needs attention. That is where the inspection report...
Seller Disclosure Gaps: What Buyers Need to Know

Seller Disclosure Gaps: What Buyers Need to Know

A seller disclosure can be useful, but it is not a full condition report on the home you are about to buy. Seller disclosure gaps are common because most disclosures depend on what an owner knows, remembers, and is required to report. For a buyer in Las Vegas, Boulder...