As first time home buyers we lived working with Karen! She is extremely thorough in her review and detailed in her report. She identified areas of concern and came back on short notice to ensure the repair work been performed adequately. Karen was recommended by our buyer agent and we are so glad we had Karen as our inspector.
She was thorough and explained the results of the inspection to us with patience and clarity. She was very timely in getting the report to us even though she had to be on site longer than normal as the keys were not on site when she arrived so her day was a bit longer than normal. Which did not seem to phase her one bit.
She was thorough and explained the results of the inspection to us with patience and clarity. She was very timely in getting the report to us even though she had to be on site longer than normal as the keys were not on site when she arrived so her day was a bit longer than normal. Which did not seem to phase her one bit.
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The condition of every major component from the roof to the basement. This includes but is not limited to: grounds, roof, exterior, garage, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, living spaces, and outbuildings. Evaluation and description of the manually tested working order of all operable systems, i.e. windows, doors, faucets and sinks, heating and a/c systems, etc.
Buying a house is a big decision - one of the biggest a person, couple, or family will ever make. How do you know you are making the right decision? Ultimately, only you can decide that. But it helps to have the information I can give you. A home inspection gives the buyer detailed information about the overall condition of the home prior to purchase.
Selling your house quickly can save you money. While your house is on the market, you are still paying the mortgage, insurance, taxes, and utilities. Getting the best price for your home is important, but a seller's home inspection will usually cost you less than a single month's overhead. Most purchase/sale agreements are contingent upon the buyer's response to a home inspection.
You can pay via check, a credit card with a 2.75% fee (3.75% if manually entered), or Venmo. At Check It Out Home Inspection Services, we offer all the home inspection services you would expect, for example electrical, plumbing, roof, structure, interior, exterior, garage, and grounds, etc. (Go to the Check It Out Home Inspection homepage for a full list of home inspection services).
Prior to a home inspection, my client and I sign an agreement that sets the terms of the service I provide, which adhere to the Oregon and Washington State Standards of Practice. This creates a mutual understanding of the scope of a the home inspection report. Please take the time to read the Pre-Inspection agreement in its entirety.
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Natalie Strom
Nov 13, 2021
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Shannan Carlino
Oct 31, 2021
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Karen is an all-star inspector. She is thorough and detail-oriented and straightforward with her communication. As a result, our inspection report highlights everything. She took extra time to answer all of our first-time homebuyer questions with the ease of an expert. Karen has a deep knowledge of inspections, construction, and historic buildings. We enjoyed with Karen and recommend her to anyone in need of an inspector.
Megan McFadden
May 12, 2021
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Jane Lee
Mar 12, 2021
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As a Realtor, I feel 100% confident referring my buyer clients to Karen for their home inspections, for her professionalism, expertise, attentiveness and for her numerous contractor referrals as needed. My buyers appreciate that she's personable and open to as much explanation as necessary for them to learn more about the home they're interested in buying. I'm impressed with Karen's handling of the pandemic situation, ensuring that everybody's safety was top priority. I'm happy to use her as my go-to inspector!!
Yelena Belikova
Feb 21, 2021
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I am a first time home buyer and Karen really took the time to break down all the things she found, and the things I should be extra concerned about. The booking process was super easy, she was very communicative and professional and updated me on every step of the process. I had the report in less than 24 hours. She made the whole process super smooth and easy, so I would absolutely recommend her!
Julie Rossberg
Nov 13, 2020
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It is so disappointing that a person can be so bad at their job and still get work. A year later, we are finding such basic things she missed; 2 doors which could not close due to two different reasons, major dry rot in a window frame, which she didn't bother to even look at from the outside. How could a comprehensive whole home inspection be possible when the inspector "inspects" the roof with binoculars from inside her car? The heat elator vents were blocked, making the fire place dangerous and inoperable. She didn't notice that, but did notice a brick missing from a decorative wall in the landscaping
Jesse Krill
Sep 27, 2020
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Karen inspected 3 homes for us before we found the right fit. She was thorough, informative, and responsive. Karen walked us through all potential problems she observed as well as giving us her helpful perspective on general findings. We met Karen first as she inspected our home which we sold, she was equally polite and professional from the receiving side. I would highly recommend her services and will use her again if ever I find myself buying another home.
Antonio Gonzalez
Jul 10, 2020
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Karen has worked with several of my clients. She has inspected around eight of my clients potential properties and I haven’t had any complaints from them about Karen’s work. To the contrary, they all have been pleased with the way she does her job. She is always on time to the sites, conducts herself very professionally, and made herself accessible to the clients for any possible questions they might have. She is very easy to work with. At the end of the inspection, she gives the clients a brief summary of the potential issues the properties might have, plus the inspection report has always
Amelie Marian
Dec 01, 2019
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Karen is a great inspector to work with! She is great with first-time home buyers and experienced home buyers alike. Her reports are comprehensive, easy to read, and always delivered promptly. The online scheduling tool helps me easily see her availability, and base my offers and inspection timelines around her next open appointment. I highly recommend working with Karen!
