Home Buyers Credit

Regardless of whether you get all the paperwork done in time for the various Home Buyers Credits offered by the government, make sure you include a Complete Home Inspection in your buying process.

Even after the flurry of activity dies down and the market returns to normal, it's still critical to find out the condition of the property you're considering. It's simply too big of an investment on your part. Gather all of the information that you can so that you make an informed decision.

Your Complete Home Inspection results in a computerized report, complete with photos, that details the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. It's the best possible way for you to know what you're getting into.

And, as the selling market quiets down a bit, consider doing a Seller's Inspection. It's a great sales tool allowing your prosepctive buyers to know that the property has already been inspected and that your Disclosure Form is about as thorough as can be.

Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.

Flurry of Activity

It's fun and exciting to see all of the first-time home buyers taking advantage of their tax credits right now. And it's very rewarding to give them the peace of mind they need during this stressful time by educating them about their new house and telling them what condition the property is in at the time of the inspection.

Whether you're a first-timer or you meet the other qualifications for the tax credits, don't miss out. Make a Complete Home Inspection a part of your home buying process and get some peace of mind for yourself.

Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 9313-268-0222.

Home Buyer Tax Credits

There's still time for you to meet and beat the deadlines for the home buyer tax credits. As you take advantage of the tax savings you'll reap, make sure to include a home inspection from Complete Home Inspection in your home buying process.

Why risk spending all of your new-found tax savings on unexpected and undiscovered problems with your new house? Invest in a home inspection BEFORE you buy, and you'll know the condition of the property at the time of the inspection.

Act now to grab the tax credits, and call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you, 913-268-02222.

Buyer Beware

A friend selling his house recently had an "inspector", hired by the potential buyers, show up for the scheduled inspection. This inspector said he was a member of ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors. But, checking the ASHI website listing of members in the Kansas City area, http://www.ashi.org/, revealed that he was not. This inspector was also not Registered with the State of Kansas. This is the new law in Kansas, home inspectors must be registered with the state proving that they have been educated, trained, and have completed a number of home inspections. This inspector was actually doing business illegally.

How can you protect yourself? While you'd like to take a company's marketing materials at face value, you can check their credentials by visiting http://www.ashi.org/ and by visiting the Kansas Home Inspector Registration Board site at http://khirb.wordpress.com/ and downloading a PDF of the current registry.

A non-ASHI inspector is not certified by the largest organization in the industry. And a non-registered home inspector in Kansas is essentially giving you a worthless report because he or she is operating outside of the law.

Enjoy the peace of mind that Complete Home Inspection gives you. All of your certifications and registrations are taken care of or you. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.

Inspection World

The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) just held its annual Inspection World conference. The three days of learning included the latest information on identifying wood rot, attic insulation and ventilation problems including identifying the causes of ice dams and how to prevent them from happening, diagnosing common and uncommon problems within a house, and advanced instruction on identifying electrical defects.

It's all part of our commitment to giving you the best, most intelligent, and most complete home inspection possible. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222.

Kansas Law

Now that it's 2010, a new law has gone into effect in Kansas. Your home inspector has to be "registered" with the State if Kansas. Anyone inspecting homes in Kansas WITHOUT being registered with the state is in violation of the law.

What does this mean to you? You are protected by the new law because home inspectors must now follow Kansas home inspector Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, maintain 16 hours of continuing education annually, and show financial responsibility in the form of insurance or a bond. New inspectors must pass a state approved 80 hour home inspector instruction course.

For your peace of mind, know that Miki Mertz, president and owner of Complete Home Inspection, is registered with Kansas, carries Errors and Omissions insurance, and is co-founder of the Midwest Inspectors Institute which is one of the only schools approved to teach the 80-hour instruction course.

Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222.

Home Inspections 101

This video, excerpted from a TV show broadcast recently in Kansas City, answers many of your questions about home inspections, from choosing an inspector to what you can expect from your inspection.

First-time buyer, repeat buyer, seller, or real estate agent, you'll learn the basics of your home inspection and the importance of including a home inspection in your home buying process. Any further questions? Give us a call at Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, educating you about your new home, and more, we can do it all for you.