What you can expect
We work for you
As part of your real estate team, A Pro Team home inspectors work for you, meaning your interests come first! We will provide you with: 1) an accurate, detailed and unbiased report of the property condition, noting defects and areas of concern, 2) explanations to any questions and 3) be available after the inspection for further consultation--giving you the information you need to make an educated decision about the property.
Detailed, Yet Easy to Understand Reports
Our home inspection reports are detailed, yet easy to understand. They are computer generated and feature digital photos of any noted findings. We quickly deliver our reports within 24-48 hours-enough time to ensure quality and accuracy, but fast enough avoid delays. Our reports are available for fast access online and if you desire we will also deliver a copy of the report to your attorney or real estate agent.
Availability
Time is a precious commodity in the real estate transaction. We are available for property inspections 7 days a week and can provide same day service.
Buying a Home?
Existing Homes
Buying a home is often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime! Not only will it cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but also you will most likely live in it day in and day out. Whether you are buying a small condo, brand new townhouse, or well-maintained mansion, the truth is no home is perfect.
In fact, a study by the U.S. General Accounting Office found that 67 percent of inspections identified problems to be addressed, and 29 percent of those problems identified would cost more than $500 to fix.
Having your new home professionally inspected by A Pro Team Home Inspections, can alleviate the fear & anxiety of the unknown and potentially save you from buying a "money pit" or spending hundreds to thousands of dollars paying for unexpected repairs that the seller could correct now.
New Construction
Owners of newly constructed homes are more likely to skip inspections to their detriment...
According to the Daily Herald, the number of new-home buyers who filed construction complaints with the Illinois state attorney general's office jumped 40 percent between 2005 and 2006. And similar grievances lodged with the local Better Business Bureau rose 21 percent.
Even new homes are not immune to problems and you cannot rely on the municipal code inspectors as a catch all. To their unfortunate surprise, many owners of brand new homes that passed code have experienced headaches like leaking pipes, improperly installed components like windows or roof coverings, and structural or safety issues.
During new home inspections, significant structural deficiencies and safety concerns, along with many less significant but important and potentially costly deficiencies are often found. In fact, according to a recent Consumer Reports investigation, 15 percent of all new homes sold -- approximately 150,000 a year -- have a serious defect.
Protect Yourself. Catch Problems Early. And Don't Close or Let Your Home Warranty Expire Without the Peace of Mind That You Deserve.
New construction inspections help you to identify existing and potential problems, that could turn into disasters over time, while you still have the leverage to get the builder to correct them.
By working with A Pro Team Home Inspections, you can provide your builder with a thorough, written report of any defects to be corrected either before you close or before your 1 Year builder's warranty expires.
"It's cheaper to fix it than to negotiate the price down. It's been suggested that for every $1 of identified repairs, the buyer would be looking for double that in price reduction."
Protect Yourself & Set the Stage for a Smooth Closing
With a Pre-Listing Inspection from A Pro Team Home Inspections, you can help protect yourself from non-disclosure claims and speed up the closing process. By identifying deficiencies in the property ahead of time, you can make the necessary repairs or disclosures and include them in the asking price. This helps to save you money from costs incurred in last minute contractor fees, avoid expensive price concessions and prevent these items from becoming stumbling blocks later in negotiations.
With a pre-listing inspection, you will also receive a customized one-page executive summary of the inspection report. You can provide this to potential buyers at the open house, communicating good faith in disclosure requirements and setting the stage for smooth negotiations.
Our Service Area McHenry County Illinois IL: Algonquin, Bull Valley, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Huntley, Johnsburg, Lake In the Hills, Lakemoor, McHenry, Richmond, Ringwood, Spring Grove, Wonder Lake, Woodstock. Cook county Illinois IL: Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Berkeley, Berwyn Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Cicero, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Elmwood Park,, Evanston, Franklin Park, Glencoe, Glenview, Hanover Park, Hillside, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Kenilworth, Maywood, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook, North Lake, Palatine, Park Ridge,, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Schiller Park, Skokie, North Barrington, South Barrington, Wheeling Dupage county Illinois IL: Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lombard Naperville, Oak Brook, Roselle, Villa Park, Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton, Wood Dale. Kane county Illinois IL: Aurora, Batavia, Carpentersville, Elgin, Geneva, Gilberts, Pingree Grove, St. Charles, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin, West Dundee.
If your town isn't listed below, give us a call. It is more than likely that we service it as we work in all 6 Chicago, Illinois counties and some of the surrounding counties. Some of the areas where you will often find us helping our clients include:
Lake County Illinois IL: Antioch, Beach Park Barrington Hills, Barrington, Channel Lake, Deer park, Deerfield, East Dundee, Fox Lake, Grayslake, Gurnee, Hainesville, Highland Park, Ingleside, Island Lake, Lakemoor, Lake Barrington, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Mundelein, North Barrington, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Tower Lakes, Vernon Hills, Volo, Wadsworth, Wauconda, Waukegan, Zion.
Will county Illinois IL: Bolingbrook, Lisle, Naperville, Plainfield
