Your House is a Mess!

Having inspected houses for over 18 years, I’ve had the opportunity to look at things that not many people have seen. What other profession do you have the need to look into not only people’s bedrooms but their closets, under their sinks and generally their lives?

Growing up, my mother use to tell me that I kept my room like a “pigsty.” Although I’ve never had the opportunity to actually visit  one, I had visions of adolescent pigs throwing clothes, and leaving food everywhere.  She made me feel like everyone one else but me, was neat and tidy. Boy, was she wrong!

After inspecting over 7000 houses, trust me when I tell you that probably 50% the houses I inspect, I wouldn’t stay in for one night! Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not “Mr. Clean” by any means. I consider myself pretty average. But, the way that some of these people live, would blow your mind! Keep in mind…..these people know the inspector is coming to inspect their homes! You would think that they may want to maybe get the food off of their nite stand that obviously has been sitting there for days!

It’s difficult to inspect the kitchen when can’t see one square inch of counter space, the sink is piled high with dirty dishes and it smells like an animal has died under the sink! And believe me, this is not directly related to economics. I’ve seen houses where the owners looked very well groomed, very attractive,obviously have money and  yet their homes looked like a war zone.

So the next time you feel guilty about not getting around to dusting you furniture, relax and know that you are probably much cleaner than you think!

Michael Boeger
Equity Building Inspection
310-540-0200
www.equityinspection.com