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REHIC - 4 Definition of Terms - Sample Pages With Filled Out Checklists - Sample Home Inspection Checklist Report Pages - Real Estate Home Inspection Checklist From A to Z

This book covers some portions of our CONDENSED - Home Inspection Report Generator and On-Site Checklist. The condensed version is mainly for use by non-professional home inspectors to assist them with inspecting real estate. Professional home inspectors use our NARRATIVE - Home Inspection Report Generator and On-Site Checklist. Contact us if you would like to purchase our Narrative - Home Inspection Report Generator and On-Site Checklist if you are interested in doing professional home inspections on any real estate property.

 

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3900 - Q: My wife and I are caught in the middle of a disagreement between our mortgage company and the county tax collector, and it appears that we are going to be the looser. In March, 2001, we refinanced our mortgage with a local bank, but since then the mortgage has been sold twice to out of state mortgage companies. Our mortgage requires an escrow account for property taxes and insurance. We recently received a notice from Fairfax County that the property taxes had not been paid and that we would have to pay a large penalty. We called (and wrote) the mortgage company, who claim that the taxes were paid. What can we do to resolve this difficult situation and protect our credit rating – and our house. A:Don’t fret! You will not be the looser. This is typical of many of the horror stories I have heard (and seen) when lenders escrow money monthly for payment of future real estate taxes and insurance. This is really not a difficult situation. If your current lender claims that they have paid the real estate tax, demand that they produce proof of that payment. Either the payment was made or it was not. If the bank can produce proof of payment, show that proof to the County and let the County work out the situation with your lender. Read this Nemmar Real Estate Training article at Insurance, Taxes

 

Definition of Terms

The following definitions are general guidelines to use when writing up your home inspection report or filling out your on-site checklist at the subject property. When you describe the condition of a particular item at the subject property you want to make sure you use the same criteria in your definitions for all items so your inspection report is consistent. Using the following guidelines will simplify the process for you.

  • GOOD  =  The condition and/or appearance of the subject item is above the condition normally expected for a similar item. There are no significant repairs and upgradings needed at the present time in the visible and accessible areas. The age, apparent quality of manufacture, exposure to the elements, reported maintenance history, etc., are all taken into account in evaluating the subject item.
  • AVERAGE  =  The condition and/or appearance of the subject item is equal to the condition normally expected for a similar item. There are no significant repairs and upgradings needed at the present time in the visible and accessible areas. Normal maintenance is expected for the subject item. The age, apparent quality of manufacture, exposure to the elements, reported maintenance history, etc., are all taken into account in evaluating the subject item.
  • FAIR  =  The condition and/or appearance of the subject item is below the condition normally expected for a similar item. There are some significant repairs and upgradings needed at the present time in the visible and accessible areas. Above normal maintenance is expected for the subject item. The age, apparent quality of manufacture, exposure to the elements, reported maintenance history, etc., are all taken into account in evaluating the subject item.
  • POOR  =  The condition and/or appearance of the subject item is far below the condition normally expected for a similar item. There are significant repairs and upgradings needed at the present time in the visible and accessible areas. Far above normal maintenance is expected for the subject item. The age, apparent quality of manufacture, exposure to the elements, reported maintenance history, etc., are all taken into account in evaluating the subject item.

NOTE:  There will be abbreviations next to some of the applicable blank lines on the checklist pages to assist you in filling out the home inspection checklist at the subject property. The abbreviations are:

  • (G/A/F/P) = Good/Average/Fair/Poor
  • (y/n) = Yes/No/Not.  You can put a check mark for a "yes" answer. Some items can have more descriptive answers like "slight", "some", "average", "a lot" "abnormal", "extensive", "excessive", etc.
  • (#) = Enter the applicable number or amount for this item.

 

The following scanned images are examples of how you might fill out the Real Estate Home Inspection Checklist From A to Z pages when you use them for an actual home inspection.

REHIC sample report page 1
REHIC sample report page 2
REHIC sample report page 3
REHIC sample report page 4
REHIC sample report page 5

 

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