Kristin Marsden, Author at Women Belong

“Working over the seller” is NOT the point!

by Kristin Marsden | Nov 26, 2019

Most people who buy a new home have it inspected by a licensed, independent inspector…as well they should! You would never buy a car without test driving it, why would you ever consider buying a home without an inspection? We can all agree that a home inspection is...

C’mon…the IL State Standards Don’t Require That?: What’s True and What’s False About Home Inspections

by Kristin Marsden | Aug 7, 2019

Home Inspectors must attend over 100 hours of live inspections before they can obtain their license. False. Home inspectors are only required to attend FIVE “INSPECTION EVENTS”. This often entails attending 5 live inspections with another (licensed) inspector....

Why the heck do I need a home inspection?

by Kristin Marsden | Aug 2, 2018

I’m buying a house…the money is flying out the window…can’t I save some cash and skip the home inspection? The answer to that question is a resounding ABSOLUTELY NOT! Buying a home is the biggest investment many people will ever make and having a thorough home...