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Forclosure Cleanup & Minor Repair Service Deborah Fuselier 1450 Williams Avenue Eunice, LA 70535 337-580-3455 Protect Your Investment! Would you consider a service that can offer you to an affordable way to protect your investment and get a higher resale potential? In many cases, the vacant properties are overgrown with weeds and shrubs and have become magnets for squatters and vandals. Swimming pools often become stagnant, turning into breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Cities are starting to frown on properties that are not maintained and up to code. The reason for this concern is that the foreclosed homes are not being taken care of and are bringing down the neighborhoods. Of course there are some questions as to who to go after. People are not cleaning up the property before they leave. Instead most are leaving trash, personal items, unfinished home improvement projects, dogs, cats, and in some cases unsafe structures. Not even to mention a yard that is not maintained and hasn't been for a long while. This is a concern for neighborhoods that have "owner pride" and are concerned about their property value going down -- right along with the neighborhood value. Realtors list vacant foreclosed homes with minimum information pertaining to the home. As an appraiser who has inspected and appraiser foreclosed homes, I have witnessed many homes that could have had a higher resale value had there been simple steps taken to inspect, haul trash, cleanup exterior and interior of home, and repair minor issues. Your investment is very important to us! We are offering a service that would address all of the above mentioned problem areas attached with foreclosed home. Most cities will issue default judgments for code violations and imposing the maximum fine, which varies from state to state, city to city. These cities can and will put a lien on the property. In some cities this could impede the bank's ability to buy or sell other properties in the area. CONTACT US TODAY! (337) 580-3455 It is our purpose to provide you a service that will protect your investment by maintaining your vacant property in order to increase the resale potential. • Clean up abandoned foreclosed property and remove debris to maximize property value and increase resale potential • Repair minor damages to property such as drywall, interior paint and replace damaged exterior doors to secure property • Install new locks if necessary to secure the property • Monthly Lawn and pool maintenance • Report damage or theft to property • Secure swimming pools to lower liability exposure or provide monthly maintenance • Drain swimming pools if necessary • Treat lawn for insects and fertilize lawn every 3 months • Stop HOA, state or county fines that may lead to liens • Keep your investment maintained to maximize resale value • Complete visual evaluation on all properties Included in the fee is a full 1004 appraisal. As a certified real estate appraiser, I will appraise the property once the home is cleaned, repaired and secured. Our initial visit will include the following services: 1. Secure the property and take pictures of exterior and interior photos 2. Assess damages and prepare an estimate for additional work if necessary along with photos 3 Provide a home inspection report by a state certified home inspector, as approved by customer Once this is completed we will begin the basic clean up. 1. Clean interior to include carpet cleaning, painting, general cleanup of interior, minor repairs, as approved by customer, by licensed contractor 2. Trim shrubs, mow lawn and clear the yard of debris 3. Removal and haul off debris from interior and exterior 4. Provide customer with full appraisal which will include an itemized list and photos of improvements to home. We offer a monthly maintenance service in order to maintain and inspect property. 1. Lawn maintenance (and pool maintenance if pool is present) 2. Inspect property for vandalism 3. Make sure property is secure Our Home Evaluation Includes EXTERIOR Start at the exterior front of the house and work our way around the house (clockwise or counter-clockwise) at a distance which allows us to view a complete face comfortably. On each face (front, sides, rear) start our visual inspection at the top of the structure and work our way down to the ground and lot area. As an example, we would start at the front and note the roof and chimneys, the gutters, fascia and soffit's. Then, moving down the exterior wall coverings (brick, wood, aluminum), noting windows, doors, etc. Examine any porches or decks down to the foundation, then the grade or slope of the lot area, followed by any coverings, such as flower beds, walkway's, interlocking brick, driveways, etc. Move closer to the house, to examine more closely any details which may have attracted our attention, without skipping any items. Having completed the front, move to the sides and rear of the house and start the same procedure (roof to ground). INTERIOR On the interior, begin we will begin our inspection of the interior with the floor, go to the walls and then the ceiling, moving from room to room inspecting doors, windows, a/c ventalation, etc, and then consider any appliances or other items in the room. When inspecting the floors, walls and ceilings, scan the entire area that is visible. In the utility room, visually inspect hot water heater, electrical panel, plumbing system, etc. Inspect the heat sources, electrical outlets and switches, fireplaces, closets etc. In bathroom or kitchen, inspect plumbing system, fixtures, and electrical outlets. CONDITION While performing the inspection, whether at the exterior, the interior or one of the mechanical systems, we will note the system first, then its relative condition. For example, if you were inspecting a wall on the interior of the home you would first note that the wall is plaster, and then examine the wall for cracks and irregularities. On exterior for example, we would examine mechanical sewer and note if there is ponding of water, odor, or any defects. PROBLEMS The following are some typical problems or occurrences to look for in the major components and systems of the home. ROOF Examine roof for signs of sagging , signs of deterioration of asphalt shings, such as curling, wasping, broken edged, rounded corners, slits wider than normal. Examine roof for loose flashing's, at the chimney, roof-to-wall connection or elsewhere Examine for proper ventilation and possible moisture CHIMNEYS Examine the masonry cap cracked or broken Inspect for flaking or missing bricks, missing mortar, and leaning SOFFIT'S AND FASCIA Note whether the soffit and fascia are wood, aluminum or plastic Examine for loose or missing sections If wood, examine for moisture rot or paint problems GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUT'S Ensure gutters slope down toward downspout's Examine for Any rust or peeling paint Examine for apparent leaks or loose/sagging sections Examine to ensure that the downspout's extend away from the foundations WALL COVERINGS Examine for missing mortar Exaime for cracked bricks Examine for loose, missing or rotten siding, deteriorated paint. Examine for exterior walls bowed, bulged or leaning? WINDOWS AND DOORS Examine for problems with paint or caulking, rotted wood components, broken panes, working properly PORCHES AND DECKS Examine for cracking or flaking masonry Check for paint problems, rotted wood, and wood-earth contact. Note any settlement or separation from the house. Inspect the underside, if accessible. FOUNDATIONS Check for cracks, flaking or damaged masonry. Note any water markings and efflorescence (whitish, chalky substance) Examine for any bowing, bulging or other irregularities Examine for soft mortar LOT AREA Report if grade slope away from the house? Any settled/low areas next to the foundation, or cracked walks/driveway Examine if the property is lower than the street or neighboring properties FLOORS Check for deteriorated coverings or cracked ceramics. Any water staining or other damage? Sloping or sagging? WALLS Randomly sample to check that the windows and doors work. Are the walls straight vertically and horizontally? Look for cracked or loose plaster. Look for stains, physical damage or previous repair evidence. Examine for any drywall seams or nails showing? CEILINGS Check for cracks in the plaster or loose, sagging plaster. Look for stains, mechanical damage or evidence of previous repair. Examine for any seams or nails showing? BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS Check that all fixtures are secure. Are there any cracks in the fixtures? Note the condition of the tiles and caulking in the tub/shower area. Examine faucets to determine the water pressure, leaks, and working condition Look for staining and rot under the counter-tops Randomly sample the operation of the cabinet doors and drawers. MECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS Type, style and age of heating & cooling systems. When possible report when were they last inspected or serviced Type of water supply piping and drains - report any visible rust and corrosion Report if sewer is provided by municipal utility, mechanical system, or septic tank Let us know how we can help you. Click here! |