Home Inspections Archives • Kay Pratt RE/MAX

What a Home Inspection CAN’T tell you

You hire a home inspector to look over the house you want to buy with a fine-tooth comb and tell you what issues they uncover. A good home inspector WILL thoroughly examine your home and will always … Continue reading...

Your Second Home Showing – What to Look For

Roof You have looked at several homes and have narrowed it down to one or two favorites. Things are getting serious now. You have scheduled your second showing and want to spend more time looking … Continue reading...

Do I need a home inspection on new construction?

The home inspector uses a Microsoft Surface table to record their findings. In the lower part of the picture is a device that checks for moisture. This is used to detect minor leaks or potential mildew. I love how even home inspectors are going high-tech with their tools!

We often get the question "why should I pay for a home inspection on a newly constructed home? Doesn't it come with a one year warranty?" A valid question for sure. In my experience, you should … Continue reading...

To Pier or Not to Pier – Only a Structural Engineer Knows for Sure

Earlier this week a home inspector looked at our seller's home and and recommended a piering company come out and take a look at the home for the buyer. The piering company comes out and what do you … Continue reading...

To Pier or Not to Pier after an Earthquake?

Ok, I never expected to be writing about this phenomenon in Oklahoma. The reality of it was very apparent when showing homes yesterday to some clients in the Jones area. It was one of those....when … Continue reading...

Six commonly asked questions about “comps”

Realtors often use the term “comps” in discussions. What are comps and how are they determined?

Downsides of carpet allowance in lieu of new carpet

Sellers often ask if they can just provide a carpet allowance on a listing in lieu of installing new carpet. In their mind, this is a benefit to the buyer since it allows the buyer to choose their own color and style of carpet. The benefit to the seller is they don’t have to deal […]

Hosting Bicycle Riders from South Korea

James and I hosted two young men – Min Ho Park Jaewon Heo – from South Korea who were riding bicycles this summer from Los Angeles to New York. They contacted us through Warmshowers.org, where we offer a room for bicycle riders to stay as they travel across America. They are following Route 66 from […]

Butterfield Overland Stage route on dirt bikes

Kay and I both love history, and we love riding motorcycles. We often combine our dual sport rides with a bit of historical sleuthing. This time we decided to follow in the footsteps of the Butterfield Overland Stage Route as it made it’s way through Oklahoma from St. Louis to the 1850’s gold fields of […]