HOW LONG SHOULD A GOOD HOME INSPECTION TAKE?

How long should a home inspection take on a normal home in Land o Lakes and Wesley Chapel?  

A great home inspection on a normal home should only take 2-3 hours at the most. If it takes longer, it is not a better inspection.  It only means your inspector is inexperienced or unorganized. And you don't want that.  A really experienced inspector will know what to look for by the age of the home and also sometimes the community it is in. Builder problems make themselves known in neighborhoods to experienced inspectors.

For example the inspectors should start outside around 8:00 AM, inspect the roof and outside of the house, sprinkler system, then come inside and turn on all the appliances, check the lights, outlets, check plumbing for leaks and proper drainage, a/c and heat, windows and doors, go up in the attic and look around at the roof, wiring, insulation, trusses, tie-downs, and be done by 10:00- 10:30 AM.

Today they have handheld electronic devices to enter all their findings, and pictures on in a program that will print, when they are done with the inspection, instead of filling out a paper checklist.  This is designed to save your time.








You should be at the home inspection to be able to see any problems that are found, also so that the

inspector can tell you about the systems in your home.

One important question a buyer should ask after 'how much do you charge' for the home inspection, and before hiring a home inspector is - Can you do my home inspection in 3 hours or less?  And why not?  

We all know it will take a little longer if it is a huge house or there are detached buildings, spas and pools that must also be inspected.  

Call, text or email me at 813-714-9737 or deesmith@deesmith.com and www.DeeSmithSellsHomes.com 

SUNSCREEN, VEGGIES, & 401K

When asked my best advice, I would say...
Use sunscreen, eat your vegetables, and max out your 401k and self directed IRA's.

When you hear time flies, you don't understand what that means until you have a lot of years behind you... and you can't go back.

So protect your skin, keep your good health and save for your future, so you can have fun!

Meanwhile, go to the beach!  It's only a few minutes away. 

Oh, you don't live in Florida? 
Well... I am really good at fixing that problem.   Call, Text or Email me.  We will figure that out together.


If you would like more information about homes in Land o Lakes and Wesley Chapel please Text, Call 813-714-9737 or Email Dee@DeeSmith.com
 For Testimonials visit www.DeeSmithSellsHomes.com

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND ... IT'S WHAT TO DO IN LAND O' LAKES ... MUSIC FEST ... MARCH 11

Second Annual Land o' Lakes Music Fest at the Land o Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land o Lakes Blvd.... Saturday March 11 from Noon to 8:00PM  Rain or Shine.

Early bird tickets $10-$25 and $15-$30 at the gate. $5 parking.

Live music, bounce house, obstacle course, car show, food and drink vendors, art and craft showcase, business showcase.


I'll see you there...
OR if you rather look at houses call or text me at 813-714-9737
DeeSmith@DeeSmith.com
www.DeeSmith.com