WA Home Inspectors Can’t Repair Homes They Inspect

We received a call from a Realtor recently asking if we do repairs on a home we inspect.  Absolutely not!  Even though there are home inspectors doing this, it is not allowed in Washington State.  The WAC 308-408C-020 (Code of Ethics) for Washington State Licensed Home Inspectors states “the home inspector must:

(8) Not for one year after completion of the inspection repair, replace, or upgrade for compensation components or systems on any building inspected – this section applies to the inspector’s firm and other employees or principals of that firm or affiliated firms.”

This Ethic is set in place to protect the home buyer/seller.  Otherwise, a home inspector could call out problems within the home just to create more work for themselves and additional pad their pocket.  You can view all the Ethics at the Washington State Legislature Website.

AMS Inspection Services is a home inspection company based out of Leavenworth, WA, with inspectors in Seattle, Wenatchee and throughout Chelan and Douglas counties.  AMS Inspection performs blower door tests for on new construction projects. 

Walk for Carol Kavanaugh, Douglas Co. Commissioner Candidate, in Apple Blossom Festival Classy Chassis Parade May 4th

JOIN FRIENDS & FAMILY IN SUPPORT OF

“I am a mom, a property owner, a business owner, and a long-time volunteer in our communities. I will work to create an inviting Douglas County.”  – Carol Kavanaugh

IN A CLASSY CHASSIS SORT OF WAY!

On Friday, May 4^th, join Carol Kavanaugh and her supporters as they walk in the Classy Chassis Parade! This will be a FUN and interactive way to show your support and say hi to all your friends along the way!

NOT A DOUGLAS COUNTY RESIDENT?

If you do business in or have friends or family that live in Douglas county, you need to support Carol Kavanaugh!  We need good, strong, healthy leaders that are there to support the ideas and concerns of the people. Her goal is to create a “County of Opportunity” and address “excessive and unnecessary regulation”.

Parade starts at 6:30 but they’ll be there an hour early!  Meet at the merry-go-round at the Eastmont Park at 5:30 to get T-shirts and cars are available at the end of the parade route to shuttle people back to their cars at the park .

Carol Kavanaugh is currently the President-Elect for the North Central Washington Association of Realtors.  In a recent press release from the NCWAR President, Paul Mares said, “Carol is extremely well versed in issues that affect housing, jobs, the economy, the rising cost of living and many others. It has been an honor to work with Carol, she is an extremely well-rounded candidate and will work tirelessly to represent Douglas County and help develop a stable future for its residents and the valley.” 

Carol has lived in the Wenatchee Valley for over 35 years and is presently with John L. Scott in Wenatchee and has been a real estate professional for 9 years.

Chelan Home Inspection Photo: Wood Destroying Organisms

Wow, if only these wall could talk!  Our home inspector took a photo of this door frame.  Check out the frass left behind by the wood destroying organisms.  Fortunately, Aaron is also a licensed WSDA pest inspector. 

AMS Inspection is a home inspection company based out of Leavenworth with inspectors in Seattle, Wenatchee, Methow Valley, Chelan and surrounding areas.

Seattle Home Inspection Photo: Flood Evidence

Check out water mark on the door.  This home was flooded a couple of years prior to our inspection.  The owners replaced the drywall and other components but the evidence remains.

AMS Inspection is a home inspection company based out of Leavenworth with inspectors in Seattle, Wenatchee, Methow Valley, Chelan and surrounding areas.

Leavenworth Food Drive Oct. 22nd

“Make A Difference Day” is Oct. 22nd.  The North Central Washington Association of Realtors is sponsoring a food drive in the following locations.  The donations collected in Leavenworth will be given to the UV MEND Community Cupboard.  If you’re not available on Oct. 22nd, contact a local real estate office.  Many of them are currently accepting food donations and will store them until then.

• Grocery Outlet ,Wenatchee 9 AM-2 PM
• Food Pavilion, E. Wenatchee 9 AM-1:30 PM
• Martin’s Market, Cashmere 9 AM-2 PM
• Dan’s Food Market, Leavenworth 9 AM-2 PM

Leavenworth Home Inspection Photo: Stick a cork in it!

I never know what I’m going to come across.  Check out this photo from a recent Leavenworth home inspection.  It’s an interesting way to fill a hole.  Now you know what to do with all those corks you get from wine tasting in Leavenworth!

Lake Chelan Home Inspection Photo

Here is an opportunity to learn from someone else’s mistake.  Check out the photo below taken at a recent Chelan home inspection.  You should never cut a main support beam so that plumbing pipes have an easier route.  Pipes have curved elbows and connections for a reason!  Don’t compromise the overall integrity of your structure.  Use proper plumbing installation practices.

Realtor’s Charity Putt-Putt Tournament: Having fun and supporting the community!

On Thursday our home inspection company sponsored the North Central Washington Association of Realtor’s “Golf for the Good” Putt-Putt Tournament at Desert Canyon near Lake Chelan.  The community fundraiser benefitted the YMCA Scholarship Program for Kids, Respite Care and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. 

The day was a lot of fun and we raised quite a bit of money for local charities.  A huge thanks goes out to all the sponsors:  Wenatchee World, AMS Inspection, Pioneer Title, Mortgage Advisory Group, Pacific Appraisal, Laura Mounter Real Estate, Anita & Larry Day, People Bank, Banner Bank, Numerica Credit Union, US Bank Home Mortgage, Karie Rolen & John L Scott, Cashmere Valley Bank Mortgage, Sangster Motors, Jackie Blanchfield, Jeffers- Danielson- Sonn- Aylward, Ogden- Murphy- Wallace, Johnson- Gaukroger- Smith- Merchant, LocalTel Communications, Eagle Home Mortgage, Carole Keane, NCHBA and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

2011 Tour of Homes : Wenatchee, Chelan, Malaga & Peshastin

credit: http://www.nchba.cc

The North Central Home Builders Association’s annual Tour Of Homes is coming up on Sept. 22-25th.  Most homes are in the Wenatchee area but you’ll find one in Lake Chelan, Malaga and Peshastin.  For complete details about the tour, directions, coupons and more visit their website.  As members of NCHBA we are proud to be a part of this great event!  In Leavenworth pick up coupons at Marson & Marson Lumber or Dan’s Food Market.

Leavenworth’s 16th Annual Home & Garden Tour

Photo credit: http://www.cascademedicalcenter.org

Don’t miss Leavenworth’s 16th Annual Home & Garden Tour on Sunday, Sept. 11th.  You can begin at any of the homes starting at noon and it ends at 5:00 p.m.  The cost is $20 per person and the proceeds benefit the Cascade Medical Center Foundation and their purchase of a new Automated Medication Dispensing System. 

TOUR HOMES INCLUDE: 

9343 Lone Pine Orchard

Road  10741 Titus Road

11630 Alpenview Estates

11650 Alpenview Estates

12661 Shore Street

12659 Shore Street

506 Orchard Street

Tickets are available beginning September 1 at Cascade Medical Center’s Admitting Office at 817 Commercial Street.  Tickets will also be on sale at the individual homes on September 11th.  For more information call (509) 860-1963 or email imbikin@gmail.com or visit http://www.cascademedicalcenter.org.