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January 29, 2024
When you are selling your home, a crucial step in the process is the home inspection. Besides using the best Chicago real estate agent to sell your home, a successful inspection can lead to a smooth and successful closing, while a problematic one may complicate matters. As a seller, there are several proactive steps you...
August 13, 2018
An inspection can reveal valuable information about a property. Unfortunately, many homeowners or prospective buyers don’t get the most value out of them. This is because they may not have enough of the right information about the process or what it means. There remain a number of persistent myths that can cause people to make...
August 23, 2017
When you’re about to buy a home, it only makes sense to order a home inspection — so you can know what you’re getting into before purchasing, asking the seller to make repairs, and/or backing out of the deal, if necessary. The only problem? Trying to choose a Chicago home inspector can be tricky. Search...
August 20, 2017
Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for homeowners who want to take...
August 5, 2017
Owning a home has many benefits but keeping up with repairs can get costly if you hire someone to take care of all of the repairs. Over the years we’ve advised prospective Chicago homeowners of the potential repairs they’ll need to make if they purchase the home that they currently looking to buy. Through our...
August 1, 2017
9 tips to follow: Confirm that water, electric and gas service are on, with gas pilot lights burning, all valves and Breakers are in the on position. (furnace, HVAC, heaters, cooktops, ovens, faucetts, toilets, etc.) Ensure pets won’t hinder the inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about...
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