" />

Archives

Categories

3 bedrooms Baltimore baltimore city baltimore county calendar chimney sweep clutter community deck Dundalk events fenced yard festivals finished lower level fireplace First Time Home Buyer garage gardens Gigi Causey realtor granite countertops hardwood floors home buyer home buying home for sale homeowner home ownership home sale home seller home tips landscaping monthly item of value neutral decor Off Street Parking open floor plan Parkville professional organizer real estate realtor spring Stainless appliances summer things to do tips from the pros townhome Updated Kitchen

brickwork degradation tagged posts

Roof and chimney with smoke coming out of the chimney. Common chimney problems can cause issues during a home sale.

3 Common Chimney Issues That Arise During a Home Sale

December 28, 2022, Posted in  Blogs I Follow, Gigi's Blog, Tips From the Pros Comments: No comments

Thanks to Clean Sweep for this episode of Tips from the Pros on common chimney issues that can come up during a home sale.

When you are preparing to help your buyers and sellers make any home transaction, the inspections are often one of the most important parts. If buyers find out about an issue that will take thousands of dollars to fix, it could compromise the entire sale. Scheduling a chimney inspection ahead of time is one way to avoid this. What are some of the most common chimney problems that can pop up as your sellers list their homes?

Creosote Accumulation

Creosote is a dangerous substance that naturally accumulates in chimneys as fires are lit. When creosote is present in a client’s chimney it does not necessarily mean that they did anything wrong...

Read More
Common Chimney Related Issues

The 4 Most Common Chimney Related Issues

April 13, 2022, Posted in  Blogs I Follow, Gigi's Blog, Guest Blogs, Tips From the Pros Comments: No comments

Thanks to Clean Sweep for this episode of Tips from the Pros about the four most common chimney related issues.

We always stress the importance of chimney inspections to our customers involved in real estate. Whether your client is buying or selling a home, it’s in their best interest to have this critical inspection completed. Above all, a Level 2 chimney inspection is required prior to the sale of any property. This guideline exists for good reason! Here are a few issues we commonly run into when completing chimney inspections.

Common Chimney Related Issues We Come Across

No Chimney Lining, or Cracked Chimney Lining. Chimney linings are now the standard for safe, structurally sound chimneys. However, it’s not guaranteed that every home has one installed...

Read More