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ELECTRICAL PROTECTION – NEW(ISH) REQUIREMENTS FOR GFCIS AND AFCIS

Electrical dos and don’ts might just be the most confusing and frustrating part of an inspection report. Although it has been required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for over a year in Texas, the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOP) for Inspectors has just now caught up with a list, so Real Estate Agents and Clients may notice a lot more “Deficiencies” noted on their inspection reports. (This actually took effect on February 1st, 2022.) Regardless of when the house was built, if there is not GFCI/AFCI protection in the required locations, we are required to

YOU STILL NEED AN INSPECTION… EVEN IN A SELLER’S MARKET

 The housing market of 2021 was, and continues to be in 2022, without a doubt, a Seller’s Market. This means that sellers hold more power in the transaction due to an extremely low inventory. Because of this, potential buyers are often skipping the home inspection as a way to make their offer more enticing. Not only is this not advisable but it seems that a lot of buyers, and even some Real Estate Agents, do not understand what this means in terms of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) One To Four Family Residential Contract, which is the mandated form

The Smart Home Buyer’s Guide to Irrigation Inspection (Save Thousands)

Would you believe a broken irrigation system could set you back $2,000 in repairs? That’s exactly what one homeowner discovered during their irrigation inspection after purchasing a home. In fact, residential lawn irrigation systems often hide costly problems that aren’t covered in standard home inspections. From faulty backflow preventers to inefficient sprinkler heads and hidden water leaks, these issues can lead to significant water waste and expensive repairs. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to irrigation inspection. Whether you’re a potential home buyer or simply want to understand your current system better, we’ll show you exactly what to look for –

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Shannon Gatewood is the owner of Gatewood Superior Inspections. Sometimes he rambles on trying to teach someone a thing or two.

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