Sussex County Real Estate

I really don’t understand how come this book is so well rated.

Sorry Mr Rose, but the information in your book is weak. I only red a few chapters and I found a lot of information is missing. The roof chapter for example contains little more than a few comments on a few types of roofs (the one on the house I visited yesterday is not mentioned)

It says little about pro/cons or what we would need to check. As for illustrations: 2 roof pictures! What about some typical defects? In the attic chapter: No illustrations at all…

All in all I feel the athor is more a man of letters and lacks real construction knowledge. There is no focus on what is really important (isolation, humidity problems…) and too much information about secondary stuff. If the fixture is broken you can fix it later, if you discover humidity problems you may need to sell back your house!
Rating: 2 / 5

For most of us, our home is our biggest financial investment. Given this, it seems logical that we’d want to know as much as possible about our investment so we can take the best care of it. That knowledge begins before a house is purchased with the home inspection that’s done as part of the buying process. But why depend on information from a second party? With Inspect Before You Buy at your side, you can do your own inspection and know a lot more about your home before you even move in.

The author takes you through every step of a home inspection, describes what you need to look for, from roof to foundation and everywhere in between, and provides detailed checklists for recording your findings. Also covered are the big concerns–asbestos, radon, lead paint, water quality–and how to identify and test for them.

Although the title positions this book as one to read before buying a house, it’s an equally valuable guide to the inspections a homeowner should do on a regular basis to make sure things are as they should be. “There’s always something,” is a frequent homeowner lament. Inspect Before You Buy can make it one that’s not often heard around your house.

Rating: 5 / 5

Thinking of buying a house? With quite a few books on the market that deal with the subject, here is an A-Z guide that provides all the details you need to know before you sign on that dotted line. This handy manual examines the finer points of the inspection, not only from the basement to the attic, but does a virtual tour of the grounds to include the health of the lawn, pool, and also deals with pest infestation issues as well. It is so easy to miss some minor defects which could become major ones (costly too!) after the deal is concluded. This practical, easy-to-read guide includes a detailed checklist, and provides a formidable list of questions for the seller you’d hardly have thought of yourself! As a matter of fact, the manual is so thorough, I’d recommend you get it even if you’re thinking of selling, to gain an advantage over potential buyers, who just might have read this gem from cover to cover!
Rating: 5 / 5