On Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Sam’s Real Estate Club Presents:

Common Items Found During Inspection and How to Use Them to Negotiate

Greg Prado | Senior Inspector at EWA Home Inspections and REALTOR

EWA Home Inspections started in the San Gabriel Valley in 1991 and currently has over 3000 agent clients. Several former EWA Inspectors are now working as City Inspectors. Greg has been a Certified ICC Combination Inspector since 2003. He has completed over 11000 inspections according to the State of California codes and regulations. Greg completes field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings to ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal agencies. He successfully develops alliances and strategic partnerships to promote relationship management. He also advises property owners on matters relevant to the building and occupancies and prepares estimates of repairs per client's request. 

What you will learn:
These items are normally found in older houses. 
Some of these items, if not addressed, will come up when the house is sold and can reduce the selling price.....

• Utilities: old electrical panels (Federal Pacific , Zinsco, Sylvania). 2 wire electrical systems
• Old plumbing piping, supply water and drainage piping
• Roof, Attic
• Raised Foundations, Slab foundations
• Water heater: Age and safety items. Smoke alarms, CO2 monitors in the proper place
• Furnace on Recall list. (Consolidated)

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