| You've just bought a brand new home in Nashville! | | | | been cut by the plumber for easier installation of a |
| Real Estate is booming...and there are a lot of new | | | | bathtub. I truly believe that the builder was not |
| homes to choose from. You've seen the New | | | | aware of it...but nevertheless, it was cut. |
| Construction model home...and the builder has given | | | | The inspector also found the following: |
| you an assurance that you have a full "1-Year" Builder | | | | Over-fused wiring in the main electrical panel |
| Warranty. | | | | Insulation that had been sprayed over the crawl |
| So, what could possibly go wrong? | | | | space ventilation openings |
| What happens when the 1-Year Builder Warranty | | | | Blanket insulation that had fallen down |
| runs out? Or...heaven forbid, the builder leaves town | | | | A large gap in the crawlspace that animals could crawl |
| or goes bankrupt? Or perhaps...the builder just keeps | | | | through |
| putting you off until the warranty runs out? I've | | | | Exterior caulking not completed |
| heard of all these things happening, haven't you? | | | | Central Vac was vented into the garage instead of |
| There is one major nationwide builder that has built in | | | | to the outside |
| several subdivisions here in the Nashville area. And | | | | The builder agreed to make all the necessary repairs. |
| they have a terrible reputation for their lack of | | | | Most of these things would have been noticed during |
| attention to homeowner problems after the sale. I | | | | the first year anyway. But what about that |
| always make sure new homeowners know about | | | | supporting joist? It could have been years before it |
| this builder because I feel that it's my job to protect | | | | might have caused a problem. Or, what if the |
| you! It's so important to protect yourself anytime | | | | homeowner decided to sell the home...and another |
| you purchase a new home! | | | | inspector found the cut beam? The homeowner |
| Let me tell you a true story of a home that I | | | | would have been responsible for the repairs at that |
| recently sold! | | | | point. Certainly if the year had passed! |
| During the initial visit, the home appeared to be very | | | | I just can't say enough about the importance of |
| well built. But I advised the new homebuyer to spend | | | | getting a home inspection...on any home that you |
| the extra money and invest in a professional home | | | | purchase. Home inspectors have been known to miss |
| inspection. Although most new homes in Nashville | | | | some things...we're all human. But, why not have all |
| pass inspection quite well...you just never know! | | | | the protection that you can get? |
| Well, this home inspection definitely paid off for the | | | | As always, please contact us with any questions. We |
| buyer. The first thing the home inspector found was | | | | are the Nashville Real Estate Authority...and we |
| an expensive engineered supporting joist that had | | | | always enjoy hearing from you! |