What is a CL-100 Inspection and why do I need it?
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If you’re purchasing a home in Charleston, South Carolina, a CL-100 Inspection will be required by your lender in order to close. So what is this inspection and what does it entail? The CL-100 Inspection is also called a Termite Inspection, and the report is called the Official South Carolina Wood Infestation Report.
The purpose of the inspection is to check for:
- Visible evidence of active, or a previous infestation of subterranean termites or other wood-destroying insects (like powder post beetles or carpenter bees, for example).
- Visible evidence of whether there has been prior subterranean termite treatment.
- Below the first main floor, if there is the presence or evidence of:Â active wood-destroying fungi…
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Many people who consider Charleston, South Carolina as a retirement destination or a possible move with a job transfer sometimes feel overwhelmed with the number of options available. Each area that surrounds Charleston has its own unique character, charm, and feel about it. I am excluding the beaches this go-around, but I’d like to briefly explain some of the areas that surround Charleston, in hopes that it might make it a little easier for those from out of state:
Those out there that consistently make good money in real estate know the market. That’s why you see a lot of us Realtors purchasing real estate…simply because it’s what we do, every single day. We know the market. But you can also do most of this work as well. Almost everyone out there right now has access to the same information in the Charleston MLS as real estate agents do. Whether you’re looking on Google, Trulia, or my own Charleston MLS Search website, you have basically the same information that we do. Knowing the market before a good deal comes along is critical. Study it, live it, breathe it…so that you know a great deal when you see one.