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The most common bad information I hear agents telling clients is:
"Well that would be covered in your warranty" The topic of conversation is usually the HVAC. Well, the truth is, no its not covered if its the HVAC and older than 10 years. I remember listing a house for sale years ago that included a "warranty" starting on the listing date, I asked the agent what all is covered, she said "oh, everything". The exterior spa broke down so I called her up, she said "oh, thats not covered". Do you warn your clients? Verbally? In the report? I put it in the report and tell the client right in front of the agent if possible. $199 bucks will get you a $5000 hvac system right? LMAO! B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC www.BAKingHomeInspections.com Serving Charlotte NC area and Rock Hill SC areas. CMI Certified Master Inspector and Independent 704 301-3207 |
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Yes I've had my share of inspections were realtors state the house comes with a warranty. I don't say anything in large part I don't know what the warranty they are getting actually covers so I let it be. Now if I had first hand knowledge what the warranty covers and what it doesn't cover then yes I would say something. Are you saying no warranty covers HVAC over ten years old?
Bill Boerner St. Louis,MO - Professional Home Inspector STLhomeinspector.com All of metro St. Louis including all surrounding Areas Customer Testimonials Home Inspector Pro Software - A Professionals choice in software.
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The seller's warranty is not associated with a home inspection in my opinion and I don't mention it. It's not my job to tell a buyer to read the fine print on all the documents associated with buying a house.
Bruce, do you warn them of the potential hazards of adjustable interest rates? Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com Last edited by jfunderburk; 7/3/09 at 1:36 PM.. |
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Not my business. . .
IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ℠ Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
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If and when you hear or see anything while on the property that affects your client, it is your business and you would be found negligent by any reasonable jury for not informing your client.
B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC www.BAKingHomeInspections.com Serving Charlotte NC area and Rock Hill SC areas. CMI Certified Master Inspector and Independent 704 301-3207 |
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Show me a warranty that covers an 11 year old HVAC including replacement if deemed necessary. B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC www.BAKingHomeInspections.com Serving Charlotte NC area and Rock Hill SC areas. CMI Certified Master Inspector and Independent 704 301-3207 |
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B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC www.BAKingHomeInspections.com Serving Charlotte NC area and Rock Hill SC areas. CMI Certified Master Inspector and Independent 704 301-3207 |
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ANYTHING - no. Example: If they are talking about financing and I think they are getting a lousy rate, it's not my place. As for warranties, I tell them to read them carefully and reveiw with their attorney so they undertand all of the terms, conditions and most importantly limitations. I am not a warranty expert. Owl Home Inspections Rick Maday Itasca, IL Home Inspector Serving all Chicago Suburbs Schaumburg Home Inspector Naperville Home Inspector Lake County Home Inspector
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That's a stretch.
Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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No. But I do tell them that I offer a Warranty Inspection in their report. I explain that I can come back prior to the expiration date of the home warranty, so they can take advantage of the features and benefits and see that necessary repairs guaranteed under the warranty are executed, should any damage or problems be discovered.
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Bruce I'm asking you if there is such a warranty.
Bill Boerner St. Louis,MO - Professional Home Inspector STLhomeinspector.com All of metro St. Louis including all surrounding Areas Customer Testimonials Home Inspector Pro Software - A Professionals choice in software.
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Are we still talking about warranties here? I have no obligation, duty nor responsibility to say anything with regards to a warranty that is not provided by me. FYI - there ARE warranties that will cover replacement of units - aged or not - you just have to purchase the right one. IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ℠ Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
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I think the answer to that question is obvious.
To clarify, I think the main issue is where the hvac tech says a unit needs replacement and has not been properly maintained. The client expects a working unit since the agent led them to believe that. B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC www.BAKingHomeInspections.com Serving Charlotte NC area and Rock Hill SC areas. CMI Certified Master Inspector and Independent 704 301-3207 |
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No you don't but I would hope you warn your client to find the true facts. They are told bogus info around here on a daily basis. I really doubt its any different there. Show me one that will cover replacement on a 15 year old gas furnace, or any unit over 10 years....... B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC www.BAKingHomeInspections.com Serving Charlotte NC area and Rock Hill SC areas. CMI Certified Master Inspector and Independent 704 301-3207 |
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