Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a person who will research a pending purchase thoroughly, and then some, before making a final decision. Most times it's not that I want the best deal, it's that I just want the best!
I found HomeStars, online, about a year ago, around the time when my wife and I started our first home search. I kept this site in my favourites folder, knowing it would be a very valuable resource many times over down the road, because actual customers were rating the contractors. It's always said getting the opinion of former and current customers is the best way to find a reliable contractor.
When we finally found a home that fit just about all our criteria, and were ready to put in an offer, our R/E agent recommended a pre-offer home inspection so we could go in without any conditions to booster our offer. She asked if I had someone in mind, or wanted her to tap into her sources. I immediately thought of HomeStars and started my search for the best rated, most highly reviewed & recommended appraiser. Believe me, I read many, many of the reviews Brent got from other clients and was truly impressed.
That being said, of course, his reputation preceding him, I had little doubt I would be in good hands, if only for the fact this professional appraiser had his, and his company's good name and reputation to protect.
When I arrived on site, Brent was already there, early, ready to get to work.Thumbs up!
He is very down to earth, someone easy to talk to and ask questions of. If you have to equate him to someone on TV, think Mike Holmes - customer first, professional, and VERY thorough. He explained what was in need of immediate attention, what was not, what was new, what wasn't.
Of the issues, the most important/costly he found, was that the roof would likely need replacing in 6-7 years, thus was something to keep an eye on as we got closer to these years. He gave us tips on maintaining areas of the home.
Overall, he gave the home a clean bill of health.
Brent provided us a binder with a full and complete report.
Each section was labeled to make it easy to find and understand.
He later emailed us a folder of pictures he took during his inspection, which included many of the exterior, roof, interior, basement, tight spaces, etc., supporting his findings - fantastic work. Thank you for this.
It's amazing the things you don't think of until after a good inspector brings it to your attention.
Today, our offer was accepted!! YES!
My wife, son, and I are very excited!
We got the house at the price we wanted, and because of Brent's work for us, and with us, we feel secure, knowing the property is totally worth every penny we're paying.
Brent, thank you for just being professional and taking pride in your work, for being courteous, and honest. Too many of us in our everyday work sometimes take these things for granted, but you didn't - and I benefited from it!
You have a client here for as long as you're in the business.
Vic
