How to Maintain Your Home with Brent Scott of Premier Home Inspection on Staged Home Lifestyle Radio Show
Our special guest on October 8, 2009 was Brent Scott of Premier Home Inspection, LLC. Brent has been conducting home inspections in and around the middle of Tennessee for the last 5 years and started his own company, Premier Home Inspection three years ago. Brent shared many important tips about how to maintain your home and what to do before putting it on the market. Here is some great advice to keep in mind:
1) Pay particular attention to any moisture intrusion which can cause mold issues and energy efficiency concerns.2) Check your drainage – make sure that your downspout system diverts water away from the house; make sure gutters and downspouts are clear (flush it out with a garden hose to remove any blockage).3) Walk around your house and look for anything that might need repair; take care of repairs sooner rather than later because what you may consider minor and defer maintenance on could end up costing you more in the long run.4) Maintain caulk and paint around trim surrounding doors and windows.5) Get a home inspection prior to buying a house so you know exactly what the house has to offer (good or bad); this will ultimately saves you money.6) Sellers should always get a home inspection prior to selling a house so that they have time to make repairs (on your own terms) and use the report and repairs made to your advantage in your marketing efforts.7) If you buy a brand new construction home, it would be advisable to get a home inspection to ensure that the builders didn’t miss anything. Keep in mind that builders are mass producing houses and there is a good chance that details are overlooked. A home inspection can help identify problems early so the builder can make necessary repairs at their expense, not yours.
To listen to the full interview, visit our radio page at http://blogtalkradio.com/Staged-Home-Lifestyle.
