Tag: Home Inspection In Aurora
Hiring a Home Inspector in Aurora? Find One with Just the Right Touch
In the last couple of blogs we looked at how home inspectors use their senses of smell and hearing to detect problems in a home. Today we turn our attention to another invaluable tool in the inspector’s arsenal—the sense of touch. As we’ve discussed, sometimes a visual evaluation alone doesn’t provide concrete evidence of a […]
Composite Wood Siding: A Home Inspection Checklist
In recent blog posts, we’ve discussed the importance of never waiving a home inspection—a critical mistake many homebuyers are making to gain a supposed advantage over competing bidders in this sellers’ market. What may seem like a savvy move to secure the property at an “as is” price, in many cases, has proved to be […]
Before You Buy, It Pays to Have Your Air Conditioning Inspected
Congratulations, you’ve found the perfect home! Or so you might think. When the temperature soars into the 90s in the middle of August, will your air conditioner keep you perfectly cool and comfortable? It’s important to have your home inspected by a licensed and certified professional with experience performing visual and operational inspections of home […]
What to Know Before Your Pre-Listing Inspection
Pre-Inspection Home Seller Checklist: Getting Ready for Your Certified Pre-Owned Home Inspection Over the last couple of weeks, our blog has explored the value of having A-Pro perform a Certified Pre-Owned Home Inspection before putting a property on the market—a great idea that can help you move the home faster, at a higher price, and […]
Home Inspection Checklist in Aurora: Gurgling, Bubbling, Leaks, and Other Toilet Issues
If you’re in the process of traipsing from listing to listing in search of the perfect new home, the team at A-Pro Home Inspection Aurora encourages you to put quality plumbing high on your list of essential items. We also urge you to hire a home inspection provider experienced in identifying current defects and alerting […]
Home Inspection Checklist in Aurora: Freeze-Thaw Cycle Issues
As freezing temperatures grip most of the nation, homeowners and home inspectors alike are once again reminded of one of nature’s most destructive forces on a property: the freeze-thaw cycle. This occurs when water penetrates openings or gets absorbed into structures, freezes, melts, and freezes again. The expanding ice exerts an outward force that can […]
Home Inspection Checklist in Aurora: Assessing the Ductwork System
When searching for the perfect new home, it is unlikely that many home-shoppers put a high priority on ductwork. While a well-built wraparound porch may garner oohs and aahs, a properly functioning system of heating and cooling ducts is more prone to elicit a shoulder shrug. Simply put, ducts are one of the hundreds of […]
Home Inspection Checklist in Aurora of Defects that Result from Aging
In many ways, homes are like people. Despite our best efforts to maintain our bodies, the slow march of time is inevitable. A quick glance in the mirror or run on a treadmill is usually enough to confirm this basic fact—we just aren’t as young as we used to be. The evidence becomes undeniable: a […]
How to Sell Your House in 2021
Aurora So, you’ve evaluated your finances, thought about your lifestyle, and made the big decision to sell your home. Maybe you’ve decided to downsize, or you’re moving out of the big city because you can now work remotely, or maybe you just want to live somewhere warmer and bought a house or a condo in […]
Tips on Selling Your Home in 2021: Start with a Certified Pre-Owned Home Inspection in Aurora
Thinking about listing your home in 2021? You’re not alone. As we move deeper into the first quarter of the new year, all indications point to continued growth in the housing market, despite the pandemic and still higher than usual levels of uncertainty about the future. What factors are fueling this optimism? Economists and experts […]