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Finding an Inspection Company You Can Trust

Buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals all have one thing in common when selecting a home inspector — they want a realistic assessment of the property that won’t scare anyone.

A good home inspector will have the experience and the communication skills necessary to present information in a manner that does not play on the emotional aspects of the transaction. All homes are in need of some repair — your inspector should help everyone keep this in perspective and stay focused on making sound financial decisions. Selecting a home inspector with strong qualifications, training, and support is crucial. While professional organizations and training companies have helped, there can be a significant gap in services and value provided within the industry.

Buyers Protection Group understands the sensitive nature of buying and selling real estate and we’re working hard to providevalue to both Realtors and their clients. That's why with every home inspection we provide:

Exclusive E&O Insurance with Referring REALTOR® CoverageA 90-Day Guarantee on Most Items Inspected12 Months of Extended AdviceSM

Our Superior Service Guarantee

Our 90-Day Guarantee protects buyers on major systems that weinspect — just in case something goes wrong after the inspection.In addition, we provide 12 months of our Extended Adviceservice that provides a home maintenance plan plus tools to help manage the home during the first critical year of ownership.In fact, clients can easily access our inspectors free of charge —even on new issues that were not present at the time of the inspection. Water intrusion problems, windows that will not shut,or advice on a room addition — our expertise and advice continuesfor a full year. No one provides more value or protection for theirclients.

As one of the largest employee-based inspection companies , we employ more than 240 inspectors, engineers, and service professionals who must meet rigorous training and on-going quality review standards. Our inspections meet or exceed all state andindustry standards (ASHI®, CREIA®, NACHI®). Furthermore, we’re confident that our inspections provide real value so we provideour Superior Service Guarantee on every order. If you’re not satisfied with our service or value, we’ll make sure you get your feereturned — it’s that simple.

We believe home inspections shouldn’t end at the driveway.While our reports may be printed on-site or delivered electronically in a few hours, we know adding real value means being there forthe long haul and standing behind our work. That’s why we’re celebrating our 17th year of growth — and why we remain committed to earning your business every day.

We’re working to be your expert — we’re working to earn your business.

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Choose a shade of white light that works best for you and the task at hand. The color rating is marked on the package. Suppliers usually mark them as soft, bright or daylight. Information is generally displayed with the bulbs regarding recommended color for the required task. You should test a small sample of all bulbs for acceptability in the home before making any major purchases. Many types may not be available except at very large box stores.

After making decisions on the application/task and color, find an Energy Star labeled qualified bulb that provides the right amount of light output in lumens. You may choose to start with the bulb marked as equivalent wattage to the bulb in your existing fixture. The objective is to have the right amount of light provided by the lowest lumen or equivalent wattage bulb available. Our country begins phasing out incandescent light bulbs in 2012 per the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act.

How Do I Dispose of Bulbs?CFL’s must be disposed of properly since they do contain a miniscule amount of mercury. Check with your local waste management company for disposal guidelines or www.lamprecycle.org and www.epa.gov/cfl/cflcleanup.html

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Our View on Light BulbsYour choice in Light Bulbs Could Cost You $1,500

What Are Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs?Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are made in special types and sizes to fit in standard household light sockets. They combine the energy efficiency of fluorescent lighting and the convenience and popularity of standard incandescent lighting. As replacements for incandescent light bulbs, CFL’s use up to 75% less energy and have a rated life of more than 10,000 hours. They can save up to $30.00 per bulb in energy costs over their lifetime or $1,500.00 for a typical home. For more information on CFL Bulbs, visit www.energystar.gov.

How Do I Select the Proper Bulb?You must select the type of bulb appropriate for your specific application/ task e.g. standard lamp, dimmable, three way, interior flood, exterior flood, recessed can, ceiling fan, chandelier, bug, etc. They perform best in open fixtures with ample air flow like a standard lamp. They are not recommended in an environment with high vibration like garage door automatic openers.

Rob RehmBuyers Protection GroupResidential and CommercialASHI Certfied Inspectors

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The Best Inspectors. Anywhere.