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Shannon Ensor, Author, Realtor/Broker (ENSOR Real Estate Group)

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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

We start with a general home inspection, and if there are any specific issues, we bring those who specialize in addressing specific issues. 

Feb 09, 2016 04:26 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm with Inna Ivchenko.  We start with the general inspection and based upon the inspector's recommendations, we go from there.  Some people want to have specialists from the onset, especially if there is a unique or poorly maintained item.

 

In the city of Ventura, every sale MUST have a sewer line inspection.  In the city of Los Angeles, every sale MUST have an inspection for gas shutoff valves, water heater straps and water conservation devices/low flow toilets.  Those are two examples of specialists that come out all the time.

Feb 10, 2016 08:17 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Typically, it's the inspector that will refer buyers to specialists when potential issues are identified.

Feb 09, 2016 03:22 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Interesting, thank you.

Nov 26, 2019 06:05 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I'll look up the article.

May 12, 2019 08:37 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Shannon - I think Inna Ivchenko has provide a great answer.

Feb 11, 2016 01:55 PM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Shannon,
I offer my buyers “Home Inspection & Safety Consulting” at no charge. I don’t inspect houses but I advise my clients in advance on whether they may want to start with a general inspector or may be better served to have a specialist out first. My process has served my clients very well.

Feb 11, 2016 08:18 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We use home inspectors who arrive with specialists (roofing, pool, A/C, & pest)

Feb 10, 2016 10:02 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Buyers usually do not have their own inspectors, or other specialized inspectors, and rely on us to provide names.

Feb 10, 2016 10:17 AM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Shannon. My clients often ask me for referral, home inspectors are just one of them. Always willing to share a name.

Feb 09, 2016 05:43 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Shannon Ensor . Home inspectors are generalist and they let you know when to bring in a specialist.

Feb 09, 2016 05:28 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Same for us, begin with inspection. Sometimes that will trigger a visit from another professional. 

Feb 09, 2016 12:39 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Yes..after an inspection is completed and the inspector suggests a specialist look at specific items.

Feb 09, 2016 11:47 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Shannon Ensor not that I can think of.

Usually, I suggest them a few names of the home inspector - they ARE professionals and licensed and my buyers pick the one they like.

Feb 09, 2016 11:43 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

No, most don't know enough about the way things work to ask that kind of a question, however I tell them the price difference and let them make their decisions.  It also would depend on the individual home and it's condition.

Feb 09, 2016 11:36 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

A good home inspector often raises red flags and suggests that you get in an expert for specific issues, but a specialist in one area might not pick up on many other problems that are beyond his expertise.  So I would start with a good home inspector and hire a specialist if needed.

Feb 09, 2016 10:40 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I have had a few ask about specific types of inspections beyond the general home inspection. Usually the home inspection will recommend further evaluation by qualified professionals

Feb 09, 2016 10:13 AM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

After the home inspector is finished and if there are any major issues then you bring in specialists.

Feb 09, 2016 09:31 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I recommend the home inspectors (at least 3) and they recommend experts.

 

Feb 09, 2016 08:05 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

A few times but over 26 years, rarely.

Feb 09, 2016 07:14 AM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

We suggest it to our buyers by law.

Feb 09, 2016 07:08 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Are you trying to get us to the post or are you asking a real question?

If you're sending us to the article to up the views it's bad etiquette in my opinion.

Feb 09, 2016 06:33 AM
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sandy straley
Rindlesbach Homes - Salt Lake City, UT
Selling Homes for over 40 Years

In Salt Lake we also use a home inspector and if he feels there is a problem, then at the option of buyer or seller a specialist is contacted.

Feb 09, 2016 06:12 AM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Any time my buyer is concerned about the roof, structural, electrical, plumbing, etc., I suggest that they get a specialist besides the home inspection. Always. It's up to the buyer, then, to decline to do so, especially if the home inspector answers their questions to their satisfaction.

Feb 09, 2016 06:06 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No, I ususally bring it up myself..all options on the table

Feb 09, 2016 05:16 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Never comes up in our state

Feb 09, 2016 05:01 AM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

It depends on the buyers.  If they were sophisticated buyers and only had questions about specific things, thn a specialist might be good.  I push home buyers to get inspection on the whole house and get specialists as needed.

Feb 09, 2016 04:52 AM
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Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

They can do whatever they want as long as the house gets inspected.

Feb 09, 2016 02:16 AM