Introduction The real estate market in Kansas City is booming, and one essential factor for potential homeowners applying for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is the FHA home inspection. Not only does this inspection safeguard your investment, but it also ensures that the property meets specific safety, security, and soundness requirements. Gordon & Associates, as a leading home inspection …
The Essential Guide to Termite Inspection in Kansas City: Why You Can’t Afford to Skip It
If you’re contemplating purchasing a home or currently own property in Kansas City, it’s crucial to pay attention to the termite inspection aspect. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the vital importance of termite inspection for home purchase in Kansas City, the potential severity of an unchecked termite issue, and how Gordon & Associates can help you with your termite …
New Construction Home Inspection in Kansas City
Why New Construction Homes Aren’t Exempt from Inspection… So, you’ve decided to buy a brand-new home in Kansas City or Overland Park. Congratulations! But before you get swept up in the excitement, there’s a crucial step you shouldn’t overlook: a new construction home inspection. You may think that a new build is synonymous with perfect condition, but this can be …
A Home Inspector Wants to Help You Prepare For Your Purchase
A home inspector can give you a better idea of a home you want to buy, depending on the property’s condition, before the sale is complete. This allows buyers to require items to be acted upon or prices to be renegotiated with repairs in mind before closing the deal. This also will give sellers a better view of the property …
Skipping a Home Inspection Carries More Risk Than Reward
When it comes to a home inspection in Missouri or Kansas, no laws require one to take place. While this might cause many people to think they can go without an inspection, they couldn’t be more wrong. Dru Gordon of Gordon & Associates has skills gained over his long career to help you protect your home investment in Kansas City. Read on …
Hiring a Home Inspector? Here’s What You Need to Know
When a home inspector comes into your home and begins looking around, you might wonder what they’re looking for. Gordon & Associates wants our clients in Overland Park and Kansas City areas to understand our process to ensure you’re comfortable with our procedures. That’s why we want to offer the following information.What is a home inspection?A home inspector provides an unbiased, professional …
Frequently Asked Home Inspection Questions
A home inspection can be a confusing process for homebuyers. There’s no doubt that you have a lot of questions. That’s why Dru Gordon and Gordon & Associates want to help by offering our answers to some common questions we’ve encountered while providing home inspection services in Overland Park, KS, and throughout the Kansas City metro area. Why do I need a …
How To Choose the Right Home Inspector.
No laws require a home inspector to be licensed by any board in Kansas. Because of the lack of a legal guarantee of qualification, the American Society of Home Inspectors is a precious resource for you to use in your search. ASHI’s tools are designed to help simplify the process of finding a trustworthy inspector. Dru Gordon of Gordon & Associates is ASHI certified …
How A Home Inspection Protects You
A home inspection gives buyers a good assessment of a property’s condition before a sale is complete allowing for items to be acted upon if desired before a closing. For sellers, an inspection will provide a better view of the property before being listed, thus reducing surprises during the selling process. Dru of Gordon & Associates provides the advantages described above as …
A Home Inspector Shares Home Maintenance Tips
Every home inspector knows regular maintenance will ultimately benefit the home’s value. The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) not only offers a level of guarantee to the skills of an inspector but also provides advice on what areas of the home to inspect and maintain regularly. Dru Gordon of Gordon & Associates is a member of ASHI and knows that regular …