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This episode is about setting expectations for home buyers and their realtors when buying a home built in the early 1900's. I have inspected hundreds of early 1900's homes over the years, the reactions from buyers and their realtors can be a bit numbing at times when i am giving my overview of what conditions i found during the home inspection. I believe the reason for this is because the buyers only see the new paint, drywall, kitchen cabinets and new stainless appliances etc. No one is thinking hey whats holding up the house?

The reality is the home may be a flip and the original systems may be still in place such as the foundation, wood framing, electrical, plumbing and heating. Determining the condition of these systems is the purpose of the general home inspection.

Congratulations on your home! Buying a home is a great investment, just make sure you get as much information as you can about the home you want to buy before you commit. Get all the inspections the home requires and get the specialists that are recommended to get you price quotes before the end of your inspection contingency period and the close of escrow.

Here are some of the different conditions i may find during a home inspection when inspecting an early 1900's homes.

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John Laforme
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