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Did you know that a home inspection is an important part of transferring home ownership from a seller to a buyer?  Plus, home inspections are definitely in the best interest of both parties involved. What Do Home Inspectors Actually Do? A good home inspector will check out the home's plumbing system, electrical system, furnace & air conditioning, and look for structural problems. They will should note things like a damp basement, and leaky windows also. Inspections will report needed repairs and or replacements that should be made, so you buyers and sellers avoid surprises. When getting a home inspection, you should remember that it does not  "pass" or "fail", and the home inspector will not tell you whether he thinks the home is worth the money, or if you should or shouldn't buy it.  Their job is to make you aware of repairs that they or deem necessary. Home Inspection For Home Sellers We often hear of the home buyer having an inspection prior to the  

Choosing to move from one state to another can be intimidating. The easy part of the process is to make this decision. The challenging but thrilling part is sorting out the details and planning for the big move. It can be a logical nightmare. To help, here are tips to make a smoother move.  1.  Research Your New State Moving to a new state can sometimes feel like moving to a new country. Before deciding to move out of Illinois, take some time to do as much research on the new state you are moving to as you can. For example:  • Find good schools, if you have children, and figure out the best area to search for a new home. • Find out how much taxes you are going to pay in the new state. • Learn how cold it gets in the winter and how hot it gets in the summer. • The idea of leaving Illinois and moving to a new home might seem exciting, but you need to do enough research to know you're making the right move. 2.  Search for a Home Once you finally decided to move to a new state, start l

Exterior staging your home is also known as creating curb appeal. There is an old saying that everyone knows: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is especially true with real estate; when your home is for sale! It’s so important to make sure that the first look that buyers get, leaves a positive, and lasting impression.  Enhance Your Home's Exterior Power wash the exterior of the home, however, if you see peeling paint, you may need to hire professional painters to clean and repaint the home  Deep clean the inside and outside of your windows to make your windows shine!  Clean out your gutters and replace them if they look old or are rusted out Have someone jump on the roof and fix loose shingles  In the Fall, rake leaves and tidy up your flower beds  During Spring and Summer, mow your lawn and remove weeds and growing up through sidewalks Keep you trees and bushes trimmed  Plant some bright-colored flowers  Keep toys and yard tools stored and put your gar