AGREEMENT FOR HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Date: Inspector: Client: Address of Inspection: City: Telephone: Ext.: State: CALIFORNIA Other Telephone: Zip Code: CELL-PHONE Inspection Fee: $ [Hereinafter called INSPECTOR]

[Hereinafter called CLIENT]

FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PROMISES AND TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR HOME INSPECTION SERVICES [This "AGREEMENT"] INSPECTOR AND CLIENT FOR HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1 INSPECTOR agrees to perform a visual inspection of the subject house and to provide CLIENT with a written or computer inspection report identifying the major deficiencies. The inspection will be of the readily accessible areas of the house and is limited to visual observation of the apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only. The written or computer report will include the following systems and terms only. O STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS O EXTERIOR STRUCTURE O ATTIC O DRAINAGE O ELECTRICAL O FIREPLACES O HEATING O INTERIOR O GROUNDS O CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING O INSULATION and VENTILATION O BASEMENT O BUILT-IN APPLIANCES O ROOF O FOUNDATION O PLUMBING O CRAWL SPACE

2. Systems and items which are excluded from this inspection include, but are not limited to, the following: recreational and layground facilities, including, but not ilmited to, tennis courts and swimming pools, geological and soil conditions, sprinkler systems [fire and lawn], solar systems, water wells, below ground septic or drainage systems, smoke detectors, wiring not part of the primary electrical distribution system, including, but not limited to, intercoms, cable TV, security systems and audio systems, portable appliances, including, but not limited to washers and dryers, and window air condition units, and any item considered cosmetic. Any comments about the foegoing excluded systems and items are informational only, and are not part of the inspection. The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging orgasnisms, rodent or insects, are excluded from this inspection. The presence of such pests may be noted for information purposes only. The CLIENT is urged to contact a reputable and licensed specialist if identification and extermination of the pests is desired. 3 The inspection and report will be performed in manner consistent with the standards of a The California Real Estate Inspection Association [CREIA and ASHI], and the terms used in this agreement shall have the SAME MEANING given them in the standards. A copy of the standards of CREIA and ASHI is available for the CLIENT'S review at the INSPECTOR'S office. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the CLIENT'S review The inspection and report are prepared for the sole, confidential and exclusive use and possession of the CLIENT. INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use and MISINTERPRETATION by third parties. 4 INSPECTOR is not required to move personal property, debris, furniture, equipment, carpeting or like material which may impact access or limit the

visibility. Major deficiencies or defects which are latent or concealed are excluded from this inspection. The inspection is not intended to be technically exhaustive. Equipment or systems will not be dismantled. The inspection report is not a compliance inspection of any government codes or regulations. 5 The inspection and report do not address, and are not intended to address, the possible presence of danger from asbestos,. radon gas, .lead paint, formaldehyde, pesticides, toxic or flammable chemicals, water or airborne illness, related disease, and all other .similar or potentially harmful substances. The CLIENT is urged to contact a reputable specialistif information, identification or testing for the foregoing is desired. 6 NEITHER THE INSPECTION, NOR THE INSPECTION REPORT IS A WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ADEQUACY, PERFORMANCE AND CONDITION OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM OR SYSTEM. THE INSPECTION OR REPORT ARE NOT INTENDED TO REFLECT THAT VALUE OF THE PREMISE, OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ADVISABILITY OR INADVISABILITY OF PURCHASE OR SUITABILITY FOR USE. 7 The parties agree, that the MAXIMUM liability for inspection, arising from any failure to perform any of the obligations of the inspector under this

agreement, is limited to an amount not to exceed the fee paid for the inspection service. 8 9 Payment is due upon completion of the on-site inspection. Inspector is authorized to disclose any and all items in this repot. YES ________ NO ________

[CLIENT shall initial]

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10 This agreement represents the entire agreement between the INSPECTOR and the CLIENT. No change or modification shall be enforceable against either party unless such a change or modification is in writing and signed by both the INSPECTOR and the CLIENT. This agreement shall be binding upon and enforced by the parties, and their heirs, executers, administrators, successors and assigns.

x INSPECTOR

x CLIENT If CLIENT's Representative: I hereby warranty that I am authorized to enter into this Agreemen t on behalf of the CLIENT.

x CLIENT's REPRESENTATIVE

Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Uniform Rules of Binding Arbitration of the Better Business Bureau of Southland [ published on our websit: www.labbb.org] in effect at the time of arbitration, and judgment upon the award entered by the arbitrator may be entered into Court having jurisdiction thereof.

x________________________

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AGREEMENT FOR HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Date: Inspector: Client: Address of Inspection: City: State: CALIFORNIA Zip Code: Inspection Fee: $ [Hereinafter called INSPECTOR]

[Hereinafter called CLIENT]

FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PROMISES AND TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR HOME INSPECTION SERVICES [This "AGREEMENT"] INSPECTOR AND CLIENT HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1 INSPECTOR agrees to perform a visual inspection of the subject house and to provide CLIENT with a written or computer inspection report identifying the major deficiencies. This inspection will be of the readily accessible areas of the house and is limited to visual observations of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only. The written or computer report will include the following systems and items only. O STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS O EXTERIOR STRUCTURE O ATTIC O DRAINAGE O ELECTRICAL O FIREPLACES O HEATING O INTERIOR O GROUNDS O CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING O INSULATION and VENTILATION O BASEMENT O BUILT-IN APPLIANCES O ROOF O FOUNDATION O PLUMBING O CRAWL SPACE

2. Systems and items which are excluded from this inspection include, but are not limited to, the following: Recreational and playground facilities, including, but not limited to, tennis courts and swimming pools, geological and soil conditions, sprinkler systems [fire and lawn], solar systems, water wells, below ground septic or drainage systems, smoke detectors, wiring not part of the primary electrical distribution system, including, but not limited to, intercoms, cable TV, security systems and audio systems, portable appliances, including, but not limited to, washers and dryers, and window air conditioning units, and any items considered cosmetic. Any comments about the foregoing excluded systems and items are informational only, and are not part of the inspection. The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents or insects, are excluded from this inspection. The presence of such pests may be noted for informational purposes only. The CLIENT is urged to contact a reputable and licensed specialist if identification and extermination of the pests is desired. 3 The inspection and report will be performed in a manner consistent with the standards of the California Real Estate Inspection Association [CREIA] and the terms used in this agreement shall have the SAME MEANING given them in the CREIA standards. A copy of CREIA standards are available for the CLIENT'S review at the INSPECTOR'S office. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the sole, confidential and exclusive use and possession of the Client. Inspector accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties. 4 INSPECTOR is not required to move personal property, debris, furniture, equipment, carpeting or like materials which may impede access or limit the

visibility. Major deficiencies or defects which are latent or concealed are excluded from this inspection. The inspection is not intended to be technically exhaustive. Equipment or systems will not be dismantled. The inspection report is not a compliance inspection for any governmental codes or regulations. 5 The inspection and report do not address, and are not intended to address, the possible presence of or danger from asbestos, radon gas, lead paint,

formaldehyde, pesticides, toxic or flammable chemicals, water or airborne related illness or disease, and all other similar or potentially harmfully substances. The CLIENT is urged to contact a reputable specialist if information, identification or testing for the foregoing is desired. 6 NEITHER THE INSPECTION NOR THE INSPECTION REPORT IS A WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ADEQUACY,

PERFORMANCE OR CONDITION OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM OR SYSTEM. THE INSPECTION AND REPORT ARE NOT INTENDED TO REFLECT THE VALUE OF THE PREMISES, OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ADVISABILITY OR INADVISABILITY OF PURCHASE OR SUITABILITY FOR USE. 7 The parties agree, that the MAXIMUM liability for inspector, arising from any failure to perform any of the obligations of the inspector under this

agreement, is limited to an amount not to exceed the fee paid for the inspection service. 8 Payment is due upon completion of the on-site inspection.

AGREEMENT and CHECK LIST for HOME INSPECTION - PAGE 2 9 This agreement represents the entire agreement between the INSPECTOR and the CLIENT. No change or modification shall be enforceable against

either party unless such change or modification is in writing and signed by both the INSPECTOR and the CLIENT. This agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties, and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

10

Inspector is authorized to disclose any and all items in the inspection report.

________
[Please initial] YES

________
NO

x INSPECTOR

x CLIENT If CLIENT's Representative: I hereby warrant that I am authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the CLIENT.

x CLIENT's REPRESENTATIVE

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HOME INSPECTION CHECK LIST ON-SITE INSPECTION

Outdoor Temp: Present at Inspection:

Weather:
Client Inspector Only Seller

Recent Weather:
Listing Agent Selling Agent

Client Received Report: Comments:

At Inspection

By Mail

By Third Party

FAX

EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
TYPE OF BUILDING:
Single Family N/A Duplex Serviceable Condominium See Comments Other

Comments:

ROOF DESIGN:
Gable Gambrel

N/A Shed Mansard

Serviceable Hip Other

See Comments Flat

Comments:

ROOF COVERING:
Asphalt Roll Roofing

N/A Wood Other

Serviceable Slate Not Fully Visible

See Comments Tile

Comments:

ROOF MOUNTED STRUCTURES:

Chimmney Metal Flashing

N/A Chimmney Flues TV Antenna

Serviceable Plumbing Vents Satellite Dish

See Comments Skylight Not Fully Visible

Comments:

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GUTTERS and DOWNSPOUTS:

Galvanized Gutters Downspouts

N/A Plastic Gutters Splash Blocks

Serviceable Copper Gutters Not Fully Visible

See Comments Other

Comments:

STRUCTURE:
Wood Frame

N/A Block & Brick

Serviceable Solid Brick

See Comments Other

Comments:

FOUNDATION WALLS:
Poured Concrete Other

N/A Block Not Fully Visible

Serviceable Brick and Block

See Comments Solid Brick

Comments:

SIDING:
Brick Other

N/A Stucco Not Fully Visible

Serviceable Wood

See Comments Alum. or Vinyl

Comments:

EXTERIOR TRIM
Soffit Railings

N/A Fascia Other

Serviceable Eaves Not Fully Visible

See Comments Columns

Comments:

GARAGE:
Attached Not Fully Visible

N/A Detached

Serviceable Carport

See Comments Overhead DOOR

Comments:

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PORCHES:
Front

N/A Rear

Serviceable Side

See Comments Not Fully Visible

Comments:

WINDOWS
Wood Glazing

N/A Aluminum Vinyl

Serviceable Storm Sash Not Fully Visible

See Comments Weatherstripping

Comments:

DOORS:
Metal

N/A Wood

Serviceable Threshold

See Comments Weatherstripping

Comments:

GROUNDS
DRIVEWAYS:
Concrete N/A Asphalt Serviceable Other See Comments Not Fully Visible

Comments:

SIDEWALKS and PATHS:

Concrete Other

N/A Asphalt Not Fully Visible

Serviceable Stone

See Comments Brick

Comments:

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DECKS:
Pressure Treated Girder Beam Steps

N/A Cedar Support Post Guardrails

Serviceable Redwood Bracing Fasteners

See Comments Other Footings Thru-Bolts

Comments:

PATIOS:
Location Other

N/A Concrete Drainage Slope

Serviceable Stone Not Fully Visible

See Comments Brick

Comments:

STAIR WELLS and WINDOW WELLS:

Block

N/A Brick

Serviceable Drainage

See Comments Other

Comments:

LAND DRAINAGE:
General Grade

N/A Drainage

Serviceable Swales

See Comments Erosion

Comments:

RETAINING WALL:
Block

N/A Brick

Serviceable Wood

See Comments Other

Comments:

LANDSCAPING:
Trees Metal Fencing

N/A Shrubs Wood Fencing

Serviceable Planting Beds Other Fencing

See Comments Ground Cover Not Fully Visible

Comments:

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ATTIC
TYPE:
Full N/A Crawl Serviceable Finished See Comments Unfinished

Comments:

ACCESS:
Stairs

N/A Pulldown

Serviceable Scuttlehole

See Comments No Access

Comments:

ROOF DECKING:
Moisture Stains

N/A Not Fully Visible

Serviceable

See Comments

Comments:

VENT STACKS, FLUES, and CHIMMNEYS:

Moisture Stains

N/A Fire Stops

Serviceable Not Fully Visible

See Comments

Comments:

VENTILATION:
Windows Louvers

N/A Whole House Ridge Vent

Serviceable Power Ventilator Not Fully Visible

See Comments Soffit Vents

Comments:

INSULATION:
Type

N/A Location

Serviceable Average Inches

See Comments Vapor Barrier

Comments:

STAIRS and BALCONIES:

Risers Lighting

N/A Treads Not Fully Visible

Serviceable Baluster Spacing

See Comments Rail Height

Comments:

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INTERIOR
BATHROOMS:
Location Sink Walls and Ceiling Trim Receptacle Outlet GFI N/A Tub Water Value Floor Hardware Heat Supply/Return Serviceable Shower Ventilation Window Light Fixture Ceramic Tile See Comments Toilet Cabinets Door Switch Not Fully Visible

Comments:

KITCHEN and APPLIANCES:

Cabinets Disposer Walls and Ceiling Trim Receptacle Outlet GFI

N/A Counters Oven/Range Floor Hardware Heat Supply/Return

Serviceable Sink Water Value Cooktop Windows Light Fixtures Not Fully Visible

See Comments Dishwasher Ventilation Doors Switch

Comments:

LIVING SPACE:
Location Windows Light Fixtures Cabinets/Counters Fireplace Gas Starter Not Fully Visible

N/A Walls and Ceilings Doors Switches Special Plumbing Fireplace Veneer

Serviceable Floors Trim Recptacle Outlets Fireplace Masonry Ash Dump

See Comments Closets Hardware Heat Supply/Return Fireplace Prefab Hearth

Comments:

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BASEMENT or CRAWL SPACE

BASEMENT:
Risers Foundation Concrete Floor Finished Insect Infestation N/A Treads Foundation Block Moisture/Efflore Unfinished Not Fully Visible Serviceable Baluster Spacing Foundation Stone Sump Pump Insulation See Comments Rail Height Other Windows Wood Decay

Comments:

CRAWL SPACE:
Access Trap Door Foundation Concrete Floor Concrete Ventilation Wood Decay

N/A Crawl Door Foundation Block Floor Dirt Vapor Barrier Insect Infestation

Serviceable Insulation Location Foundation Stone Other Insulation Moisture Not Fully Visible

See Comments

Comments:

MECHANICAL
HEATING SYSTEM:
Fuel: Gas/Electric Steam Boiler Relief Valve N/A Forced Air Furnace Radiant Heat Other Not Fully Visible Serviceable Gravity Boiler Electric Baseboard Chimmney Flue See Comments Forced Boiler Heat Pump Combustion Air

Comments:

HEAT EXCHANGER:
Condition

N/A Not Fully Visible

Serviceable

See Comments

Comments:

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DISTRIBUTION:
Ductwork Baseboard Convertor

N/A Radiators Converter

Serviceable Galvenized Pipes Not Fully Visible

See Comments Copper Pipes

Comments:

AIR FILTER:
Washable

N/A Disposable

Serviceable Electronic

See Comments Not Fully Visible

Comments:

COOLING:
Central Air Heat Pump

N/A Room Unit Distribution Not Fully Visible

Serviceable Gas Chiller Compressor

See Comments Electric Compressor Other

Comments: PLUMBING:
Private Water Service Brass Service Brass Interior Waste Galvenized Waste Cast Iron Electric Water Heater Pressure Relief

N/A Public Water Service Plastic Service Plastic Interior Waste Brass Waste Disp. Sewer Oil Water Heater Vent

Serviceable Copper Service Copper Interior Water Value Waste Plastic Septic Tank

See Comments Galvenized Service Galvenized Interior Waste Copper Waste Lead Gas Water Heater

Not Fully Visible

Comments:

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ELECTRICAL:
Service Line Overhead Panel Box Amps Circuits Ample Branch Knob and Tube

N/A Service Undeground Panel Circuit Breaker Circuits GFI Smoke Det.: Wired

Serviceable Service Amps Panel Box Fuses Branch Copper Smoke Det.: Battery

See Comments Service Type Grounded Branch Aluminum

Comments:

Other Comments:

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