John McKenna, CMI - Home Inspection - Home Buying/Selling - Real Estate

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Expert Profile: John McKenna, CMI

Expertise: I can answer your question about home inspections and the hidden aspects of of the industry. I own American Home Inspection for east Texas and am a Certified Master Inspector. Sometimes there are questions about buying and selling a home that a qualified and honest home inspector can answer. Many people are led to believe incomplete information about repair items and make costly mistakes when they respond. If you do not know enough information or know what to ask, you can buy a nightmare instead of a home. Is your home inspector working for you or the Realtor? Is the owner of the home telling the truth? How do you make sure the contractor who makes repairs will do it right? Is the Realtor moving too fast and causing a person to make hasty choices? What are some of the things the Realtor does not want you to know? What you discover after you are the owner of the home and then decide to sell? What type of box can the home inspector put you in when the new buyer is now inspecting your home? What can you do if the home inspector was negligent? How do you prepare for a home inspection? What should you do with the home inspection report at the negotiating table? What are the signs of sheeple being led to the slaughter? Why do some realtors hate the "deal killer" home inspector? What type of action can you take now to protect yourself from law suite after someone buys your home? When is something a minor or major problem? What are the most common problems found in a home inspection? What can you do to prepare for a home inspection? What questions can you ask the home inspector so you choose the right one? The list goes on and on... "The truth will make you free"

Experience in the area
Over 25 years experience in construction and board certified as a Certified Master Inspector. Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission as a Professional Home Inspector (TREC #4565) and Certified by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

Education/Credentials
Certified Master Inspector (CMI) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC #4565)
See more info: http://texas-inspection.com

Organizations
InterNACHI, CMI, IHINA

Publications
AllExperts.com http://www.allexperts.com/ep/1476-75002/Buying-Selling-Home/John-McKenna-CMI.htm

Education/Credentials
Certified Master Inspector FLIR - ITC Building Science Thermographer TREC Inspector Lic #4565 and Approved MCE Instructor Infrared Certified Trainer

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Prestige Points: 130
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		18

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/17/08
10	10	10	10	07/06/08
10	10	10	10	04/30/08
10	10	10	10	04/12/08

User Comments

Very good advice and that'll make it clear not to get a septic system.
(Esther Villarreal on 09/17/08)

thanks for the prompt reply!
(Antal on 07/06/08)

Thank you for the advice... as an answer to your inquiry - the inspector was selected by my realtor!
(Andrew Smith on 04/30/08)

Thanks so much and I think I'll just wait on the house and keep looking.
(Esther on 04/12/08)

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Recent Answers from John McKenna, CMI

2008-09-28 home inspection on a 1975 home: You need to hire a home inspector to tell you what things need repair in this house. Here are some tips to hire a home inspector. 1- Ask if they have references from the local realtors and if the realtors...

2008-09-06 country home: You need to have your septic system inspected before you buy the house, especially considering the age. There numerous issues that can go wrong with a septic system and other factors that must be looked...

2008-07-02 negligent inspection?: I agree with you that the inspector should have at least tested a sample of plug outlets and reported the lack of proper grounding. This is a common deception by those who "upgrade" electrical system...

2008-07-01 Plumbing: It sounds like the inspector pointed out the need to clean out the drain at the time of the inspection. Inspectors are only responsible for what is visible and cannot report on defects underground. I...

2008-06-13 window well sump pump: Your asking me to give my opinion about something that I cannot see. Electrical analysis involves more than just the couple consideration you have referred to. I recommend you have a qualified electrician...