Blog Posts in August, 2017

What are the Pitfalls of Specialist Inspections?

Why bother to get a general inspection done on a Commercial or Multi-Family property when you already know a few systems need help? Why not just have these looked at by a contractor or a specialist in those systems? Here are three of the advantages to having a generalist inspect your property first rather than just having your contractor “take a look” or attempting to line up a number of ...

It's All About What You Don't See

It would seem that anyone could walk around and look at the walls, ceiling, and flooring, turn on the lights, start up the HVAC system, walk on the roof, and flush the toilets. So why pay someone to do what you can do? It’s because it’s all about what you DON’T see. And, you don’t want to be surprised by what you didn’t see after you buy the building! During an inspection of a new apartment ...

How Can You Determine the Actual Costs of Buying a Commercial or Multi-Family Property?

Predicting how much building repairs and mandatory upgrades will cost is part of what brokers and buyers need to know in order to make a sound decision. Although there are industry standards concerning costs, the more experienced the inspector the better this question can be answered. Another variable is what the local contractors in your area are charging. There can also be seasonal factors or ...