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About John McKenna, CMI
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Expertise
I can answer your question about home inspections and the hidden aspects of of the industry. I own American Home Inspection for east Texas and am a Certified Master Inspector. Sometimes there are questions about buying and selling a home that a qualified and honest home inspector can answer. Many people are led to believe incomplete information about repair items and make costly mistakes when they respond. If you do not know enough information or know what to ask, you can buy a nightmare instead of a home. Is your home inspector working for you or the Realtor? Is the owner of the home telling the truth? How do you make sure the contractor who makes repairs will do it right? Is the Realtor moving too fast and causing a person to make hasty choices? What are some of the things the Realtor does not want you to know? What you discover after you are the owner of the home and then decide to sell? What type of box can the home inspector put you in when the new buyer is now inspecting your home? What can you do if the home inspector was negligent? How do you prepare for a home inspection? What should you do with the home inspection report at the negotiating table? What are the signs of sheeple being led to the slaughter? Why do some realtors hate the "deal killer" home inspector? What type of action can you take now to protect yourself from law suite after someone buys your home? When is something a minor or major problem? What are the most common problems found in a home inspection? What can you do to prepare for a home inspection? What questions can you ask the home inspector so you choose the right one? The list goes on and on... "The truth will make you free"

Experience
Over 25 years experience in construction and board certified as a Certified Master Inspector. Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission as a Professional Home Inspector (TREC #4565) and Certified by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

Education/Credentials
Certified Master Inspector (CMI) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC #4565)
See more info: http://texas-inspection.com

Organizations
InterNACHI, CMI, IHINA

Publications
AllExperts.com http://www.allexperts.com/ep/1476-75002/Buying-Selling-Home/John-McKenna-CMI.htm

Education/Credentials
Certified Master Inspector FLIR - ITC Building Science Thermographer TREC Inspector Lic #4565 and Approved MCE Instructor Infrared Certified Trainer

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Questions Answered By Expert John McKenna, CMI
In Category Home Inspection

Subject	Date Asked

negligent inspection?	7/2/2008
Q: I'm hoping your can give me your take on an electrical issue on a home my wife and I recently ... A: I agree with you that the inspector should have at least tested a sample of plug outlets and ...
Plumbing	7/1/2008
Q: We just bought our first home 2 weeks ago. We had an inspector (recommended by our agent) come to ... A: It sounds like the inspector pointed out the need to clean out the drain at the time of the ...
window well sump pump	6/13/2008
Q: we would like to get your opinion regarding a window well sump pump. We have our house up for sale ... A: Your asking me to give my opinion about something that I cannot see. Electrical analysis involves ...
window well sump pump	6/13/2008
Q: we would like to get your opinion regarding a window well sump pump. We have our house up for sale ... A: Without being present to see how things where installed, it would be hard to say. Ask the ...
Unfair Billing of Home Inspection	6/9/2008
Q: In March 08' I made an offer on a home in California. The offer got accepted by the bank since it ... A: You said you wanted a home inspection and you gave the agent permission to set it up. You received ...
possible negligence	4/29/2008
Q: Good Evening Mr. McKenna, Thank you in advance for you advice. I have a question about what I ... A: It sounds like you have some legitimate complaints. I would recommend that you contact your ...
Inspectior missed foundation problem	4/22/2008
Q: John I purchased a home 4 weeks ago and had a home inspector look over the house. I know that when ... A: At this point, you need to verify if indeed it is an item in need of repair. Then you can decide ...
Inspection Issues - Flooding	4/18/2008
Q: I submitted a question on 4-8-08, but don't think it went through as I never got a confirmation, but ... A: Poor drainage is a common problem and the damage it can cause is very serious. Moisture is ...
Home Inspection - flooding problems	4/15/2008
Q: My wife and I bought our first house not long ago (August of last year). Its been a great house so ... A: Poor drainage is a common problem and the damage it can cause is very serious. Moisture is ...
block older home	4/5/2008
Q: I'm still looking for a home. I just saw a 1950 home made of block that has central air and ... A: The energy efficiency of your central AC system will have a lot to do with the cost of running those ...
home inspection problem	4/5/2008
Q: My daughter recently had a home inspection ,on a home she tendered a deposit of purchase.the ... A: If the windows are old and made of wood, then the changing of humidity may cause some of the problem ...
block older home	4/4/2008
Q: I'm still looking for a home. I just saw a 1950 home made of block that has central air and ... A: A block home is not high on the list of energy efficient homes. Masonry products are solid mass and ...

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