The Official Guide to Home Inspections
Knowing and Playing by the Rules
Published on 23. June 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
138 pages
978-0-9883878-5-0 (ISBN)
Description
Will Your New House Deserve a Penalty Flag?
Moving into a new house is exciting. For once, everything seems to be in perfect condition-you're ready to relax and enjoy it. But is it just a facade? Under the surface may lurk mold, termites, or gas leaks.
Time to throw the penalty flag! And that's the specialty of professional home inspector Chris Perry. Also a high school football referee, Chris has written this book to educate you about home inspections-so that your next move will be unaccompanied by nasty surprises. Within these pages you will discover:
Reading this book won't make you a home inspector-just like reading a football rulebook won't make you a referee. But you will be equipped to make the right decision as you approach the significant step of buying a house. It's game time!
Moving into a new house is exciting. For once, everything seems to be in perfect condition-you're ready to relax and enjoy it. But is it just a facade? Under the surface may lurk mold, termites, or gas leaks.
Time to throw the penalty flag! And that's the specialty of professional home inspector Chris Perry. Also a high school football referee, Chris has written this book to educate you about home inspections-so that your next move will be unaccompanied by nasty surprises. Within these pages you will discover:
- Why a home inspection is essential, both for buyers and sellers
- How to pick a home inspector who's actually worth the money
- What types of inspections exist, and which you need
- How to maximize your benefit from the inspection report
- And much more!
Reading this book won't make you a home inspector-just like reading a football rulebook won't make you a referee. But you will be equipped to make the right decision as you approach the significant step of buying a house. It's game time!
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
168 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9883878-5-0 (9780988387850)
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Person
Chris Perry is America's Home Inspection Referee. Dual passions for football and inspecting houses converge in Chris, as he observes home infractions and throws penalty flags. Chris has worked in the home inspection field for over two decades, including as a FEMA inspector post-Katrina. As a referee, he is past president of the Arkansas Officials Association and founder of 5th & 1 Arkansas Referees. Whether crawling through an attic or officiating a football game, Chris always wears a wide smile. He's the man you want making the calls both on and off the field.