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Home inspections for Cannon AFB and military buyers
Got orders to Cannon? Most military families I work with buy from another state, sometimes another country, on a tight PCS timeline.
Working around your PCS timeline
- Book early. As soon as you're under contract, schedule online. It takes a couple of minutes at any hour.
- Paperwork from anywhere. Sign the agreement and pay from your phone. New Mexico requires the agreement signed at least 48 hours before the inspection.
- Fast reports. Within 24 hours, and usually the same day, so you have time to negotiate.
- You don't have to be here.
Buying sight unseen
Listing photos and a 90-second video rarely show the crawlspace, the attic, the alley or the breaker panel. When you can't be here, I'm your eyes. Every inspection for a remote buyer includes, at no extra charge:
- High-resolution photos of every issue, with wider shots so you know where it is in the house
- Drone images of the roof and exterior
- Thermal imaging for moisture and electrical problems
- Questions after you've read the report? Call me and I'll explain what's serious, what's normal for the age of the house and what to negotiate
A VA appraisal is not an inspection
The VA appraiser checks the home against Minimum Property Requirements to protect the lender. The appraiser doesn't test systems, go through the attic or crawlspace in detail or document defects. The VA doesn't require a home inspection, but you have the right to one, and I strongly recommend it.
What may be new to you
Soil that moves, hail, wind, big temperature swings and swamp coolers. Here's what out-of-state buyers should know about Clovis homes.
$25 off for those who serve. Active military and first responders: enter code SERVES25 when you book. Base residential inspection fee only.
Common questions
Can you inspect a house if I'm not in New Mexico yet?
Yes. Most out-of-state clients buy sight unseen. You'll get a photo-rich report, and you're welcome to call me with questions after you've reviewed it.
Is the VA appraisal the same as a home inspection?
No. The VA appraisal checks value and Minimum Property Requirements for the lender. A home inspection is a detailed look at the home's systems and condition, for you.
Do I need a termite inspection for a VA loan in New Mexico?
A WDI or termite report is usually required for VA loans in New Mexico. Confirm with your lender. You can request one when you book. Jared's Lawn & Vector performs and bills it.
Do you offer a military discount?
Yes. Active military and first responders receive $25 off a residential inspection with code SERVES25. It applies to the base inspection fee only and can't be combined with other offers.
Ready to book your inspection?
Pick a time online in a couple of minutes, or call or text Bob at (575) 763-0001.