JR Prince - Prospect Home Inspector's own Top Atlanta Home Inspector

Summary: 

JR Prince is the guest on this episode of The Perfect Property. JR is a home inspector with Prospect Inspections and has inspected thousands and thousands of homes in the past eight years. He is a certified home inspector and knows what to look for when it comes to home safety! In this episode, he shares his expertise as well as a few of his own home inspection stories.

JR and Juli chat about the importance of getting a home inspection — both financially and for your safety! JR also talks about the most common code violations, what you need to know about radon testing, and what you should look for when choosing a home inspector. He covers more practical information like the average cost of a home inspection and what you as a buyer can expect to receive at the end of a home inspection. 

What You’ll Learn: 

·         Why is it important to get a home inspection? (0:28)

·         What problems does JR see most often on home inspections? (1:54)

·         What about mold? (3:42)

·         JR’s home inspection horror stories (4:47)

·         Common code violations (7:43)

·         Qualifications to look for when searching for a home inspector (10:19)

·         What you need to know about radon and safety (12:16)

·         Home inspections, wildlife, and rodents (16:01)

·         Gutters and how water should be properly diverted (20:09)

·         What’s important for home buyers to know (22:20)

·         What if something is found during a home inspection? (23:18)

·         What can buyers expect at the end of a home inspection? (24:22)

·         What sort of home inspection report does JR provide to clients? (25:01)

·         The average cost of a home inspection (27:11)

Key Points:
 “It’s important for the buyer to have a home inspection completed so that way they get a better understanding of the overall condition of the property.”

“The average home inspection takes about three hours to complete.”

“What some people would think is a quirk or characteristic of an older home may be signs of a more significant problem that would need further investigation.”

“First and foremost, you want to ask if they’re a certified home inspector.” 

“One of the things that we always counsel our home buyers on is radon. Radon is a natural gas but it’s also a dangerous gas to have in your house at certain levels.”

“Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.”

“If you haven’t had a radon test, you can go ahead and schedule one at any time.”

“If you haven’t had one previously done, they recommend every two years to have your home tested [for radon].”

“Rats are a major issue. I haven’t seen a home yet that is rodent-proof, especially being inside the perimeter.”

“Your gutters should terminate at least six feet away from the home and be directed away.”

“It’s very important to do the proper maintenance on your home. It can save you thousands in costly repairs down the road.”

“You’ll save thousands in potential damages or potential litigations just based on the fact that you got your home inspected prior to purchasing it.”

Links: 

Juli’s Email: juli@theperfectproperty.com

Juli’s Phone Number: 404-668-8975 (call or text)

The Perfect Property Website. www.theperfectproperty.com 

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