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Friday, October 11, 2013

How Home Inspections Help Buyers Avoid the Money Pit

You’ve made an offer on a Fountain Hills home and it’s been accepted, but before you start packing boxes for your move there’s one more important step in the home-buying process – the home inspection.

A professional home inspection is key in making sure your new home doesn’t have any hidden flaws or major repairs that may have gone unnoticed at first glace. Plus, an inspection can give you added confidence and peace of mind in your decision to purchase a particular home. That’s why it’s so important to find a reputable home inspector who is licensed and current on local building codes. All of the professional home inspectors I work with are certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and carry general liability as well as errors and omission (E&O) insurance.

During a home inspection, the inspector will take a thorough look at many areas of the home including:

Heating and cooling systems
Windows
Interior plumbing
Doors
Electrical systems
Floors
Foundation and substructure
Signs of wet or dry rot
Other damage or neglect
Walls
Signs of termites

Once the inspection is complete, the home inspector will write up a detailed report of their findings. This will give you an accurate picture of the overall “health” of your home and any potential issues or major repairs that may need to be done. Remember, no house is perfect. Finding out any potential issues early can let you know what to expect and give the seller a chance to correct them. All of my inspectors guarantee their work and offer extended advice or service long after the inspection is over.

Home inspections are an important part of the home-buying process. As a Fountain Hills real estate agent, it’s my job to give you all the information you need to make the right home-buying decision. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran, I’m happy to answer any questions you have and discuss your real estate goals. Give me a call and I can help you get started.

Tina Nabers

Nabers Property Management & Real Estate

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Hi, my name is Tina Nabers. Selling Real Estate in Fountain Hills is not a job for me, it's a lifestyle. I relocated with my family from Tempe, Arizona in 1973 and began working in what is now the oldest real estate office in Fountain Hills (Nabers Realty) in 1977. I have literally grown up in Fountain Hills since it began.

I am a full time Realtor and believe ongoing education is key to staying on top of the dynamics of the real estate industry. Besides taking the required 24 hours of education every 2 years, I like to take additional real estate classes to further expand my awareness of the changes occurring yearly in this industry. I currently hold the designations of Accredited Buyer Representative, Graduate of the Realtor Institute and have my e-Pro designation which is the National Association of Realtors Technology Certification Program.

With my dedication, knowledge and reliability, I have assisted hundreds of Buyers, Sellers, and Investors realizing their dream of owning real estate in Fountain Hills. I'm sure I can help you too! I know the market and the market trends, after all, I've lived thru a couple of them myself over the years! THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY. I know because I do!

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Nabers Property Management & Real Estate is a full service real estate company with over 30 years of experience serving the community of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Conveniently located in the center of town, we invite you to stop by our office and introduce yourself. We are members of the Scottsdale Association of Realtors, Arizona Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.

Whether you are a first-time buyer, property owner or investor, long term tenant or a visitor looking for a seasonal rental, Nabers Property Management & Real Estate Company can assist you with all your real estate needs.

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Fountain Hills has been well known for its Fountain, its Great Fair, its Fountain Festival, its magnificent mountain views and very friendly people. Back in 1993 it was voted as one of the "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family" and was featured on Oprah. After that review the community quickly became both a vacation Mecca as well as a place for permanent settlement. Accommodations from resort condos, bed & breakfasts and full service hotels have attracted vacationers as well as home hunters and investors. In the May, 2006 issue of the Phoenix Magazine's Annual "Best Places to Live" in the Valley, Fountain Hills was voted #1 out of 22 Valley communities!!

It was based on such issues as property tax rate, population, crime, school test scores and student-teacher ratios, park acreage and miles to Sky Harbor Airport, to name a few. When asked by visitors if Fountain Hills is a nice place to live we suggest they go to any local grocery or retail shop and at random, ask any shopper the same question. Obviously, residents will give the most objective answer and, as we can corroborate, we feel it is "one of the best places to raise a family", live, work and play.... Read more about Fountain Hills!