
Real Estate
Investment
Home Inspection
We get it
At Walter Residential, we understand that knowledge of investment purchases minimizes risks and accelerates the negotiation process. We see inspections as an investment rather than an expense. By conducting pre-purchase inspections, you will be able to...
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Identify the quality and structure of the home by a certified inspector.
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Begin the estimation process before the closing.
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Maximize the amount of your return.
How does it work exactly?
Schedule
Report
Inspection
SCHEDULE:
To schedule an inspection we will need a little information from you about the house.
Information?
1. Is it vacant or occupied?
2. Address of the home?
3. How will we get in?
(Is there a lock box or will someone meet us there to let us in?)
If you have a steady need for inspections, we will create a streamlined process for handling new properties.
Access:
To complete an inspection we need full access to the house. Roof, interior, exterior and crawlspace.
Duration:
In an inspection we are looking for high-dollar items that will need replacing. We are walking through taking photos of every room (if possible) from multiple angles, as well as a walk through video of the home's layout. A complete inspection is typically 20-30 minutes.
REPORT:
Once we have completed the full inspection, the report will be completed and we will start the photo upload process.
When do I get the report?
In most cases the report is submitted to the client within an hour after the inspection is completed.
How will the report be sent?
The report will be sent by email. In the report will be a link to the photos/videos of the home.
What is included
Investment Pre-purchase Inspection
Any investment is a risk so we are here to help minimize that risk with just the right amount of information you need to make an informed decision. A pre-purchase inspection includes 4 major pieces shown below...

Driveway damage
Reporting on exterior condition and highlights on any major issues
1. Exterior Condition
What's included?
Patch recommended

Roof in poor health

Full roof replacement recommended
Damaged windows
Multiple windows damaged
and will require repair.


Avg. lifespan 15-20 years (rec replacement)
1996 AC Condenser

Major foundation repair required
Foundation
settling
Deck damaged
Full deck replacement required

Photo & Description

Electrical Service
Panel style: Fuse style
Photos of interior condition and reporting and major issues
2. Interior Condition
What's included?
Upgrade to breaker style (recommended)

Plumbing type: Galvanized
Recommended replacement

Kitchen cabinets
Good condition. Possible restoration

Photo & Description
Flooring
Flooring appears to be in acceptable condition.


Furnace Age: 2018
Photos of Attic condition and reporting and major issues
3. Attic Condition
What's included?
Furnace has been installed
with the last 5 years

Roof Truss Structure
Acceptable condition

Photo & Description

Photos of Basement/Crawlspace condition and reporting and major issues
4. Basement/Crawlspace
What's included?
Photo/Description
Flooring structure
Flooring structure in acceptable condition

Foundation
