Do You Have a Problem With Your Foundation?

How can you tell if your home has foundation issues? Here are a few telltale signs.

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Today I’d like to discuss several telltale signs that you have foundation issues in your home. The diagnosis is the easy part. Here are some things you should be keeping an eye out for in your home that point to foundation problems:

4 signs you have foundation problems.

1. Warped or sloped flooring. I’ve been in houses before where you can put a marble on the floor in the middle of a room and all of a sudden it will start rolling towards one side. That’s not good. No home is perfectly level, but if there is a noticeable slope or cracked tiles, you might want to get it checked out.

2. Door frame gaps. If you have a door that just doesn’t close quite right or appears to be hanging at an angle, that may signal you have foundation issues. Many times you will see wall and ceiling cracks around the area.

3. Gaps between the wall and the floor. We see this a lot on front porches. The floor starts to sink down away from the actual house. All sorts of critters and creatures can get in those gaps and make your foundation their home.

4. Cracks in the brick or veneer outside. Keep an eye out for cracked steps as well.

Now that I've worried you half to death, what can you do about these kinds of problems? Depending on the severity of your case, I would recommend calling a certified structural engineer. It’s your best option, especially if you’re thinking about selling a home in the near future. They can give you some advice on how to fix it or how to disclose the problem to a potential buyer. If you need a recommendation, we work with a lot of fantastic engineers that we’d be happy to refer you to.

If you have any questions for me in the meantime, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

We've Got an Opportunity for Agents Looking to Grow

Are you looking to make a career move and grow your business? If so, we’ve got a great opportunity for you.

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Today, I’m excited to let you know that my team and I have an opportunity for you.

If you’ve been in real estate sales for any amount of time at all, you’ve probably come to understand the value of coaching, training, and teaching. If you haven’t taken advantage of these resources, your career might be in a little bit of a slump.

We want to help one or two agents who are in such a position. We’re looking for folks who want to double their business and grow to the next level.

Coaching, training, and teaching are all things my team does well, so we are more than capable of helping our team members grow in their business.

If you or someone you know would be interested in making a career move, we’d love to talk.

We are always working hard to find ways to help our team members grow.

You can get in touch by phone or email. To expedite the process, it would be very helpful if you could also send a resume along when you reach out.

We are always working hard to find ways to help our team members grow, so we hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Shocking Things a Home Inspector Won't Look At

When you have a home inspection done, there are several items that either won’t be looked at closely or won’t be examined at all. Some of the features on this list may shock you.

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When people think about the process of a home inspection, they often assume that absolutely everything will be examined and uncovered. However, this isn’t actually the case. There are certain things a home inspector won’t, or can’t, do.

Today, I’d like to go over some of the most shocking things that home inspectors don’t look at.

First of all, if you are concerned about mold, radon, or asbestos, you must be aware that these are separate reports. These inspections are not included in a general home inspection, but can be added onto one at your request.

The reason these inspections aren’t included to begin with is that they must be performed by specialists and will require some lab work.

But, these aren’t the only things a home inspector won’t be looking at. Inspectors will also skip over certain electrical outlets, like those that are hidden behind heavy furniture. Any obscured electrical outlets will not be checked out.

Surprisingly, the roof is another item that won’t be looked over in a lot of detail. Some inspectors will use a drone to look at the roof. Whether they do or not, they aren’t going to be able to notice every little feature.

If you are concerned about a roof, you can hire a roof inspector to perform that additional service for you. A roof inspector will walk on the roof and examine it in great detail.

Two more items that inspectors will glance at, but not give a full examination, are the fireplace and chimney. The same will go for heating and air units.

While these sort of things will be looked over, it’s a good idea to have an additional inspection performed by someone who is a professional regarding these specific features.

Also, while it may sound a little silly, remember that an inspector isn’t going to look at the ground beneath your home. This may not seem important, but the placement of your home could actually have a big impact on how susceptible it may be to flooding.

Most inspectors also won’t check swimming pools. This is another inspection that can be handled separately.

And speaking of features in the ground, the last thing I want to mention is the septic or sewer system. Inspectors will make sure that everything is working, but they won’t flush it out or send down a camera. Again, this feature can be further examined with an additional inspection.

Your home inspector can’t see every last thing.

The bottom line is this: Your home inspector can’t see every last thing. If you have concerns about any of the specific items I mentioned today, you should have additional inspections performed by specialized professionals.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.