UNDERSTANDING THE HOME INSPECTION PROCESS

John Pavan of Accurate Home Inspectors, LLC is our guest for the hour.
John covers so many important topics as it pertains to the home inspection process as well as the value of pre-listing inspections.
Buyers & sellers alike will benefit from his information and help them better prepare for the inspection process and a more seamless transaction when selling or purchasing a home in Moore County.

SEPTIC SYSTEMS 101 & BEYOND

IMG_0014The care, maintenance and awareness of homeowners Septic Systems are the topics discussed by Moore County Environmental soil scientist & Environmental Health Specialist, Bill Dunlop, Jeff & Chris (Jeff) Kerr of Marlin’s Septic Service, real estate broker Rachael Hernandez of Berkshire Hathaway and recent home purchaser, Stephanie Lemke.

“Out of sight, out of mind” seems to be the order of the day when it comes to Septic system care.

In North Carolina, approximately 3 out of every 4 homes utilize a septic system.

IMG_0012The Moore County Environmental Health Dept. is a proactive user friendly oversight for homeowners, sellers, buyers & real estate professionals when it comes to improving, tweaking, recertifying or changing out systems that have been deemed unacceptable. 910 947-6283. www.moorecountync.gov/index.php/environmental-health-home? bdunlop@morrecountync.gov

Marlins Septic Inspectors have one of the most user friendly websites in the industry. Here you can research, in layman terms, how a septic system works. The landscaping and maintenance tips provided are invaluable. The site is predicated on educating the consumer, and does so in a user friendly and sometime humorous way. www.marlinsinc.com 910 295-1899. info@marlinsinc.com

IMG_0002Rachel, Stephanie & host Bill Sahadi discuss the vital role of pre inspections for would be sellers and buyers in order to make the real estate transaction go as smoothly as possible with the least amount of surprise or needless drama. www.rachelhernandezrealtor.com

Here is a past show covering this topic as well:

http://www.foreproperties.com/our-blog/septic-systems-in-moore-county-part-ii/

 


 
 

MILITARY FAMILIES – A REAL ESTATE PERSPECTIVE

IMG_0007Kristi Snyder, a real estate broker with Towering Pines Real Estate is our featured guest.  Kristi has been very successful working with military families in their purchase of Moore County real estate.  She walks us through the many twists and curves of a real estate transaction; specifically as it pertains to the special needs of our military families.  www.househoundnc.com. Kristi can be reached at 910 624-5411. IMG_0003Movement Mortgage lender, JasonBrooks adds a lot of important information for military families to know about the loan process.  www.movementmortgage.com. Jason can be reached at 910 920-7283.

Kristi’s assistant and team leader, Mandy Miller adds a lot of important information about her own real estate experience with her husband, as they too were a military transfer to the area.

http://www.foreproperties.com/mp3/2014/May/ATMC-Military-Real-Estate-05-02-14.mp3

REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE – 2012 REVIEW

Keller Williams real estate broker Shannon Stites is joined by Basil Group Realty broker & developer Murray Williamson and well respected local builder Vince Hubler to discuss the many facets of the Moore County real estate market this past year. Vince joins partner Murray Williamson to talk about their new 42 home development, DEVONSHIRE, in Aberdeen. Information on these single family homes can be found at www.basilgrouprealty.com.

Shannon Stites was recently inducted as an MLS Director for 2013. She has been a top producing agent for Keller Williams since her Rookie of the Year Award was given in 2006, and is well respected by all her peers.

Murray, Shannon and Vince’s perspective is based on first hand experience and their conversations can give both buyers and sellers good information about our Moore County market for 2013.

2012 Moore County Real Estate RoundTable