Home Buyer
Crumbling Foundations
The crumbling foundation crisis in Connecticut finally has some promising news! A process has been put into place for homeowners to get needed relief from the expense and stress of [...]
Different Types of Radon Testing
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and decay product which results from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock and enters your home through the foundation. It is the second leading cause of [...]
Radon Myths & Misconceptions
Over the years we’ve found a TON of misinformation exists surrounding radon. Whether you are a potential home buyer, homeowner or a real estate agent, you should [...]
Seller
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale
You have made the decision to sell your home, whether to up-size or down-size, move to a new area or just a new start. Below are some tips on how to make your house look [...]
9 Moving Tips You Haven’t Heard Before
Moving is never easy. When you’re packing up your entire life and shipping it off to somewhere new, you’re bound to hit a snag, no matter how much you plan and prepare. At Schaefer, we [...]
The Benefits of a Pre-Market Home Inspection
Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, selling your property can be nearly as complicated as it was buying it. One way to make the process less difficult is with a pre-market home inspection. [...]
Agent
Real Estate Agent Tool Kit
At Schaefer Inspection Service, we are incredibly grateful for the many referrals our real estate colleagues send our way. Between running from appointment to appointment, and closing deals left and right, we’re always in awe [...]
There’s an App For That! A Realtors Guide
Realtor Apps While many realtors currently use their phones as a means to connect with their clients through email and/or social media, many are still not taking advantage of the huge resource of applications that [...]
Home
Fall Maintenance
It’s Fall, the leaves are turning and falling to the ground, and that should be a sign to every homeowner to keep up with their Fall home maintenance. It may be called Fall maintenance, [...]
National Fire Safety!
October 7-13, 2018 It’s National Fire Prevention Week! This year's theme is: "Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere." Have you ever wondered how fire-safe your home is? Are you sure that you have [...]
#NationalSafetyMonth Home Safety: Fire Edition
Schaefer Inspection Service wants to remind you and your family that it is National Safety Month. Protect your family against fire, so prepare today for a safer tomorrow. You can practice good fire safety year-round! [...]
Schaefer After Hours
Volunteer With Schaefer at the Connecticut Food Bank!
More than 140,000 children in Connecticut experience chronic hunger. As a family-owned business, Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. knows the meaning of taking care of our children, and the children of Connecticut belong to us all. [...]