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What are people saying about HouseCalls Home Inspection Services? "I wanted to thank you for the prompt service... I appreciate all you did... I will be sure to recommend you to all my real estate clients. Thank you!" Lisa - Glens Falls, NY "Nice job!" Don - Wyckoff, NJ "If you need a recommendation, please feel free to use us! We thought the service was great!" Roseann - Pearl River, NY "I was pleased with your services... and will be happy to refer you." Robbin - Ticonderoga, NY "Very nice people, did a great job and I would recommend to others in the future." Jeff - Glens Falls, NY "I just want to say thank you for all the help you gave me. You... are very nice people and you know your job very well. I can't thank you enough for doing my inspections. I will recommend you to other people. Thank you again." Rhonda - Argyle, NY

Online Special: Get your home ready to sell By MELISSA GUAY mguay@poststar.com Published: Thursday, August 17, 2006 Getting a home ready to sell is more than just cleaning and removing clutter. Home safety issues can give a potential buyer leverage in the purchasing process, and take a huge chunk away from any seller's asking price. By addressing these issues beforehand, sellers can eliminate that risk. "A buyer wants to move in with a clean bill of health on a house. They want to know what they're getting is safe and up to date," said John Graham, co-owner of House Calls Home Inspection Services, in Hudson Falls. Graham said that issues such as railings on outdoor steps, pressure relief values on water tanks, and specific outlets required for any outlet within six feet of a water source are common safety hazards his business finds in both new and old constructions. "If a structure was built before 1987, we know we'll have to make sure GFCI outlets (special outlets that protect from potential hazards of water combining with electricity) are near water sources. A buyer, or anyone living in the home, is going to want to know that these type of things are in order," Graham said. It is also important to address the date of the roof, the type of wiring and electrical panel, the foundation, and the overall status of the structure itself. "A buyer or a seller should know these things about the home, for both safety and sales," Graham said. "Home inspections should also highlight the positive aspects of a home. In fact, many of the home inspector's observations or recommendations help to dispel home purchaser anxieties, and provide useful repair suggestions," according to www.housecallsonline.net The bottom line: You'll get a better price if you address these issues, or, you'll feel better living there knowing you're investment is sound. For more information, call House Calls Home Inspection Services at 747-7410, or www.housecallsonline.net.