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Well Inspection in Michigan: What Every Buyer Should Know Before Closing

Private wells are a common feature of residential properties throughout Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana, particularly in the rural townships, small communities, and lakeshore properties that define so much of the Michiana region. For…

Septic Inspection in Michigan: What Homebuyers in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana Need to Know

Septic Inspection

Much of what makes Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana so appealing to homebuyers is also what makes septic inspections a particularly important part of purchasing property in this region. The communities along the Lake Michigan shoreline,…

Mold Inspections: What Homeowners Should Understand Before It’s Too Late

Home Inspections

If you are buying a home, selling one, or simply want to protect your investment, mold inspections are an important part of understanding what may be happening behind the walls. Mold inspections evaluate your home for visible and hidden mold…

Luxury Home Inspections: What Homebuyers Should Know Before Investing

Home Inspections

If you are considering purchasing a high-end property, luxury home inspections are a critical step in the buying process. A luxury home inspection goes beyond a standard inspection by evaluating systems, finishes, and features unique to upscale…

Commercial Building Inspections: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Buying or Leasing

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If you are planning to buy, lease, or manage a non‑residential property, commercial building inspections are an essential part of protecting your investment. A commercial building inspection evaluates the condition of a property’s structural…

Home Inspection Services: What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Buying or Selling

Home Inspections

If you are planning to buy or sell a home, home inspection services are one of the most important steps in the process. A home inspection provides a comprehensive review of a property’s condition and highlights issues that may not be visible…

The Tension Between Home Inspectors and Realtors: Why It Matters to the Homebuyer

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There’s a well-known (and often unspoken) conflict that’s been simmering in the real estate world for decades: the uneasy relationship between home inspectors and realtors. Sure, this doesn’t apply to every single home inspector/realtor…

Commercial Building Inspections

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Commercial building inspections. Now, thats a broad subject with more nuances than you may think. Fortunately, Smart Choice Inspection Company knows the nuances and your pitfalls. There are in simple terms two types of commercial building inspection…

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Everything the home buyer needs to know about manufactured home foundation certifications

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Call it what you will, manufactured home certifications, HUD certifications, foundation certifications. The truth is, no one seems to agree on what to call them. You’re buying a manufactured home and your lender is suddenly asking for foundation…

If you’re thinking of buying a home with a wet basement, read on.

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If you're thinking of buying a home with a wet basement this is right up your alley. There isn't much more that will make a home buyer more nervous than a wet basement. So, lets take a quick dive into wet basements. Older – pre 1970’s…

Beware! There are no licenses required for home inspectors in Michigan

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Did you know there are no Michigan licensed home inspectors? What? There are no licensing requirements in Michigan. So, I hear this from realtors all the time. "There’s been no consistency from inspectors and inspection companies in the…

Licensed Home Inspectors

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Great licensed home inspectors know that while most defects aren’t deal breakers – nor should they be, defects do affect the perception of value. We should all know a home’s value is directly tied to its perceived condition. Perceived…

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Smart Choice Inspection Company provides a wide range of commercial and home inspection services to Northwestern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan, including: Michigan City • South Bend • Elkhart • St. Joseph • New Buffalo • Benton Harbor • Stevensville • Niles • Dowagiac • Buchanan • South Haven • Paw Paw • Bridgman • Berrien Springs • Surrounding Areas