Posts with tag 'Home Inspections Charleston SC'
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Before Every Showing, I Check This One Detail Most Buyers Overlook
Once I schedule a showing, there is one detail I always check.
I check whether the refrigerator is included.
Because whether people realize it or not, this is a real buyer concern.
At some point—usually late at night when everything starts to feel uncertain—this question comes up:
Does the refrigerator stay with the house?
In South Carolina, the answer is simple, but not always expected.
A refrigerator does not automatically convey with the home. Unless it is specifically written into the purchase contract, the seller can take it.
That is where the confusion begins.
When you walk into a home and see a refrigerator sitting th...
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What Sellers in Charleston Are Required to Disclose (And What They're Not)
Let's Start Here
One of the most common questions I get from sellers is:
"Do I have to tell buyers everything about my home?"
And the honest answer is… no.
But there are some things you absolutely do need to share, and where people get into trouble is not always obvious.
What Most Sellers Think (And Where It Goes Sideways)
A lot of people believe:
"If no one asks, I don't have to say anything."
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The Small Things That Become Big Problems: What Buyers Forget to Check Before Purchasing a Home
What Buyers Forget to Check Before Purchasing a Home
There's a moment I watch for when showing homes.
It's not when someone sees the kitchen.
It's not when they walk into the primary bedroom.
It's when they start imagining their life there.
Because that's when the details start to matter—and unfortunately, that's also when most buyers realize what they didn't think to check.
The truth is, a home can look perfect in photos and still frustrate you every single day once you move in.
Here are a few of the most commonly overlooked details that deserve your attention before you ever write an offer.
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Why Stacking Untreated Wood Near Your Home Can Invite Termites
If you've ever stacked firewood neatly along the side of your home or tucked extra lumber near the garage, it probably felt practical—even responsible.
But here's the part most homeowners don't realize:
That stack of wood can quietly become an open invitation to termites.
The Problem Isn't the Wood—It's the Location
Termites don't appear out of nowhere. They're already in the soil around your home, constantly searching for a food source.
And untreated wood?
That's exactly what they're looking for.
When wood is stacked directly on the ground and close to your home,...
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What I Learned This Week About Squirrels, Gutters, and Unexpected Home Repairs
This week, I found myself dealing with something I never expected—a squirrel stuck in our gutter.
What started as a simple situation turned into taking apart part of what had just been sealed up, trying to figure out how to help the squirrel… and realizing how easily something small can turn into a much bigger issue around a home.
And it made me think of a conversation I had with a client not long ago.
At one point, they had solar panels installed, and a squirrel found its way underneath them. It built a nest, created damage to the roof, and over time that turned into a hole.
What surprised them most wasn't just the damage—it was that their insurance would not cover the repair.
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