What we actually find in Wiregrass homes
The same handful of items show up on inspection after inspection across the Greater Dothan area. Here is the real data from thousands of local inspections, so you can prep a listing, coach a seller, and set a buyer's expectations before anyone opens the report.
The most common findings
Share of local homes where each item turned up. Percentages are rates across our inspections, not counts.
Fix these before you list
Handle the cheap safety and electrical items up front and they never become the buyer's leverage. Most cost very little:
- GFCI outlets at kitchens, baths, garage, and exterior
- Smoke and CO alarms updated and dated
- Any visible moisture or water staining traced and addressed
- Self-closer on the garage-to-house door
- Aging water heater or HVAC serviced, or disclosed with a plan
Set expectations early
A long report is normal and does not mean a home is in bad shape. It means the inspector did the job. Buyers who know that going in stay calm, focus on safety and real cost, and keep the deal on track.
Read it fairly by age
Older homes met the code of their day. R-30 attic insulation was standard once, so "below R-38" is context, not a defect. GFCI protection is different: it is a safety item regardless of a home's age.
We will build your buyers a one-page client handout with your logo, headshot, and contact up top, and our inspection data as the fine print. No charge to you. See a sample at cornerstonehomeinspectors.com/client-guide-sample.
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