Risk Reversal in Real Estate Inspections: Putting the Responsibility Back on the Seller

So you found the perfect home and your offer has been accepted. Congratulations…..now it’s crunch time. In the typical Chicago real estate transaction you, as the buyer, have 5 days during which your attorney will review your contract and your inspector will evaluate the condition of the property. In a competitive and active market, you…

Introducing Our “Kick-the-tires” Home Inspection

Saving Home-buyers Time and Money Have you been searching for a house inspectors near me? Here is some information that might help you to save you time and money. Business and marketing experts tell us to find the “pain points” in our client’s experiences and to find ways of solving those problems. One such issue…

What “Professionalism” Sometimes Means in the Real Estate Game

To My Realtor Friends Who May Read This, Please accept my preemptive apologies for some off the cuff, unvarnished notes rants from the field. I know quite a few agents who bring tremendous value to their clients and who have the best interests of those clients in the forefront. We love working with those kind of…

A Chicago Alley Tale

If you live in or around Chicago then you know that a huge ‘buzz’ in the real estate industry lately is the new ‘606 Trail’ aka ‘Bloomingdale Trail’. It’s a section of an abandoned railroad line that has been converted to a very pleasant hiking/biking trail. If you live in or around Chicago you also…

Inspector Education

Interested in a career as a home inspector? The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) provides the full Illinois State approved curriculum for Home Inspector Licensing on its website. Domicile provides critical ride-along inspections that are a part of the licensing process! Check out these report examples New Construction Older Home Small Two-flat Small…

The Time is Right for LED Bulbs

For reducing energy costs and reducing environmental impact from energy usage, there’s no easier way than replacing standard energy-wasting light bulbs with more energy-efficient products. After seeing a display at a home improvement store, I decided to do a side-by-side comparison, and believe LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs are the way to go.

Memberships

We are proud members of numerous professional organizations related to business and home inspection, including: BBB – Better Business Bureau of Chicago,  A+ RatingASHI – American Society of Home InspectorsNACHI – National Association of Certified Home InspectorsAIA – American Institute of ArchitectsLEED AP –  Leadership in Energy & Environmental DesignNCARB – National Council of Architecture…

Advice on Home Inspections

Interviews with Dan Cullen and Domicile Consulting “How to Get Your Home Ready For Winter” on Chicago NBC channel 5 tips by Dan Cullen from Domicile Consulting delivered on 10/12/2018. Watch the video below. Domicile Consulting has appeared on various news, education and entertainment programs sharing its expertise on a variety of topics. HGTV Write…