First off, Sharon insisted that we get the house appraised and provided us with her so-called excellent appraiser "James Moore". Don't go with him either. He was supposed to look into many homes in the area and consider the increase in home prices, etc. but he did none of that. Instead, he took six days to get back to us, told me on the phone that he had completed the appraisal within a few hours and called us past 9:00 p.m. the night before we wanted to list the house. He compared our home to ones in the same neighborhood only and did not consider any of our upgrades and energy efficiencies. The homes he compared were sold over 3 months ago or longer. He also sized it much smaller than our original appraiser had done. When I told Sharon what he came up with, not only did she tell me to go with his sizing (which is ridiculous) but she also said that we should price it at what he said or LOWER! That was crazy and for some reason, we bought it. We went slightly higher and that was not enough. She was obviously dying for us to make a quick sale and didn't want to do any work to get the money. I will describe more later as to the poor experience but in the meantime, another house in our small neighborhood sold for over $20/sq. ft more than ours and was not upgraded as ours was. Their bathroom was remodeled but nothing else was. We remodeled all bathrooms and kitchen, had travertine floor and hand-scraped wood floors, new landscaping, 16 Seer A/Cs, radiant barriers, and more. We had architectural features including the alcove for our wood-burning stove. I figure that we lost over $100,000 due to her tactics and the way she bullied us. I have been suffering for over a month in depression because of this. More details. The house was supposed to be listed on Thursday and I saw no evidence of it other than on her website. On Friday, I asked questions as to where the listings were online and was told it would take time. Finally, Sharon told me that it was on MLS and Realtor.com. I looked and it wasn't there. I sent an email to her and her staff and finally got a reply. Apparently, one of them forgot to check the box to post it to the internet. So it didn't get published to the two sites until Friday afternoon. We didn't have anyone call on Saturday but we did have two showings on Sunday. The people that saw it told her they would offer us something that night - we got the message just after their appointment viewing time ended. They offered us less money and Sharon told me that we should accept it. We counter-offered and she sounded very annoyed and didn't agree. Of course, they accepted it. We should have never priced it so low. What amazes me is that I see here that she is selling another home in Coppell for $175/sq. ft. She could have done that with us and allowed us to not lose money on our home. We told her that it was a sellers' market, that prices were rising, that homes were scarce and that we had lots of time. None of that worked - she insisted that we should price the home so that the banks would accept it based on other homes. That was all garbage. Obviously, banks are providing mortgages for higher-priced homes; and she's selling one of those homes (actually, I had seen on her site at that time that she was selling another for over $170/sq.ft). I don't know why she argued with us and coerced us to lose money. We spent over $200,000 on the home within the last five years (we lived it in less than five years) and we barely got that money back. Plus we had to pay the realtor fees, etc. out of our own pocket. Looking back, she must have just wanted the money quickly and not have to do any work. Her behavior is unethical. I had read a review about her on Yelp prior to choosing her and made the mistake of not considering it. The person had the same bad experience. She bullied him and got away with it. Another thing - she never stood up for us. Every time the other agent requested something, she would just pass on the email. She never gave us advice, only sent us his requests. Let me say something else about her team. They don't communicate with each other. I had to tell them what to fix in the flyer they prepared of our home. They had stupid irrelevant info in there where there were lots of things that could sell the house. They even had a line "appraised at ___". I told them to take it out because there was obviously no appraisal value we wanted shown since it was so low. I spent time fixing the "features" list and sent it to them only to get back the same thing. The sign had not been put up until the last minute and neither was the lock-box. I had to tell them to do it. Sharon gave us a long sales pitch when we met her yet never gave us any references. She refers to how her listings get on all these sites, but when you look at the URLs, there are multiple repeats and the data is old - some sites don't even exist. Please trust me that Sharon does not have your best interest at heart. I suggest you go with someone who is at least nice and takes into consideration what you want. We fully regret ever hiring her. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/grapevine/team-hodnett-reviews-8805412.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A-1 Guaranteed Foundation Repair","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Lisa F."},"reviewBody":"Serivce went great - the provider did the inspection and did not upcharge me for any work that did not need to be done."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/lewisville/a-1-guaranteed-foundation-repair-reviews-6601523.htm"},"position":10}]}
Home Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Rusk, TX
Last update on October 15, 2025
Nicole F.
5.0
11/2024
This company is amazing! I need s d a cleaning before the holidays and they went above and beyond to ensure my home was super clean! Would highly recommend them to everyone.
Amber M.
5.0
11/2024
I came home to a clean house! Very detail oriented and cleaned areas I wasn?t expecting! Would recommend for sure!
Kenny C.
5.0
09/2023
Pete was awesome to get my home inspection done on short notice. I will tell others that need any home inspection.
Brady B.
5.0
06/2023
I cannot recommend Kirk highly enough for a home inspection, particularly a mountain home. His expertise in log homes specifically, but also all aspects of a home inspection, was so evident and comforting throughout the entire process. He is incredibly responsive and he took all the time we...
Juan R.
5.0
10/2022
The communication prior to the inspection was outstanding. Works with you with payment options. Great detailed explanation of the whole inspection process and overall a great experience! 10/10 would recommend!
Debra S.
5.0
03/2020
On time, looked into our issue and determined we had no problem. He will send an email detailing his findings that I can provide to my home inspector. He did not want payment for his service! My partner gave him a little cash and told him to buy some lunch. I will hire again if...
Jacob K.
5.0
12/2016
Diamondback Painting did an amazing job. Scott, the owner, came out personally to inspect the work and get our feedback. With small businesses, the thing you are looking for is that extra customer service. It was absolutely provided. We even required touch-ups and few extra finishes after the...
Steve C.
5.0
01/2016
The inspection was very detailed and thorough. I was impressed by the promptness in scheduling an inspection, the professionalism of the inspector, and the detailed inspection. The inspector completed the report onsite and went over the inspection report with me upon completion. I received...
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MEP Design for Residential, Residential Energy Inspection, HERS rating, Green Building Certifications, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes Verifier Partner, Passive House Consulting, Building Envelope Testing, Home Energy Audits, Builder Tax Credit Support, Renewable Energy Consulting, Water and Energy Management Solutions, Indoor Air Quality Solutions
EAS Resources is a full service consulting firm with service offerings in soils and material testing, geotechnical drilling, land surveying, engineering, land and right of way services, and home inspections.
EAS Resources is a full service consulting firm with service offerings in soils and material testing, geotechnical drilling, land surveying, engineering, land and right of way services, and home inspections.
Huntsville Pest Control has been in business since 1981 and has been owned by Russell Mauldin since June 3, 1983. It is owned and operated by Russell Mauldin and Bebe Brooks Mauldin. Russell graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1979. Bebe has been working with the business since 1993. She attended Sam Houston State University as well. Our company services both residential and commercial accounts. Quarterly service for residential customers is our specialty. We can treat your home for roaches, spiders, ants, silverfish, fleas, scorpions, rodents, wasps, yellow jackets, centipedes, millipedes, crickets, earwigs, pantry pests, and termites. We also exterminate yards for ants, fleas, and ticks, and perform Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Reports (termite inspections) for real estate transactions.
Huntsville Pest Control has been in business since 1981 and has been owned by Russell Mauldin since June 3, 1983. It is owned and operated by Russell Mauldin and Bebe Brooks Mauldin. Russell graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1979. Bebe has been working with the business since 1993. She attended Sam Houston State University as well. Our company services both residential and commercial accounts. Quarterly service for residential customers is our specialty. We can treat your home for roaches, spiders, ants, silverfish, fleas, scorpions, rodents, wasps, yellow jackets, centipedes, millipedes, crickets, earwigs, pantry pests, and termites. We also exterminate yards for ants, fleas, and ticks, and perform Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Reports (termite inspections) for real estate transactions.
Home Save Energy is a minority Owned Business with10 years of experience in the Texas area. We are dedicated to installing /providing weatherization and energy conservation services to customers living in the Texas areas of coverage
Home Save Energy is a minority Owned Business with10 years of experience in the Texas area. We are dedicated to installing /providing weatherization and energy conservation services to customers living in the Texas areas of coverage
We have 45 years of experience in the electrical field in all phases of construction and repairs. JB Electricians is a service company that installs and repairs electrical systems in all types of building, from the smallest home to the largest commercial buildings. Our company has collectively 45 years of experience in the electrical field, and all of it’s personal are licensed in the State Of Texas. All of our electricians possess years of on-the-job experience. Not only that, they're also industry certified and committed to keeping up with the latest advances in the field. You can rest easy, because your electrical job will be in the best and most skilled hands that it can be.
We have 45 years of experience in the electrical field in all phases of construction and repairs. JB Electricians is a service company that installs and repairs electrical systems in all types of building, from the smallest home to the largest commercial buildings. Our company has collectively 45 years of experience in the electrical field, and all of it’s personal are licensed in the State Of Texas. All of our electricians possess years of on-the-job experience. Not only that, they're also industry certified and committed to keeping up with the latest advances in the field. You can rest easy, because your electrical job will be in the best and most skilled hands that it can be.
If you are in the market for a new home, a used home or a repo, then you need to make your first stop at the Palm Harbor Factory Clearance Center in Huntsville. Your budget and your satisfaction are our first priorities!
If you are in the market for a new home, a used home or a repo, then you need to make your first stop at the Palm Harbor Factory Clearance Center in Huntsville. Your budget and your satisfaction are our first priorities!
Contact me at (800) 660-0048 in Paris, TX, for full-service metal roofing and metal building construction.
Contact me at (800) 660-0048 in Paris, TX, for full-service metal roofing and metal building construction.
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FAQs for home inspection projects in Rusk, TX
It’s important to get a home inspection when buying a home because home inspectors are trained to examine the various aspects of a home to determine that everything is in good condition and find unseen problems that current homeowners need to fix before the home sale takes place. Although home inspections are not legally required, a thorough inspection can help you decide if you want to purchase a home. That’s why it’s essential to keep a home inspection contingency so that you have the option to walk away from the sale if the home inspection reveals expensive issues.
A home inspection typically includes the home inspector conducting a thorough visual examination of essential home structures and mechanical components. Afterward, the inspector will provide a home inspection report that relays descriptions of damage or other findings for the homeowner to review.
Home inspectors will examine the following home areas and features:
Plumbing
Electrical
Foundations
Roof
Windows and doors
Overall condition of interior and exterior
HVAC systems
Attics
Basements or crawl spaces
Major built-in appliances
Typically, a licensed and certified local home inspector conducts home inspections. Real estate agents often work closely with trusted home inspectors. Licensing requirements vary from state to state for home inspectors, but they must have local certification and valid insurance. Many licensed home inspectors belong to professional associations like the American Society of Home Inspectors.
Typically, the home buyer pays for the inspection by hiring a home inspector. This method helps you make an informed decision about a home’s condition before purchasing it. Home sellers can also conduct their own home inspection to ensure that they are getting the best price for their home and property.
On average, home inspections cost about $350, ranging from $200 to $500, depending on the home’s size, age, and location, plus any specialty inspections required. Additional cost factors include testing for asbestos or conducting thermal imaging tests to find infestations, checking energy efficiency, and looking for structural or electrical problems. If your home is more than 2,000 square feet, you can expect to pay $400 or more.
The Rusk, TX homeowners’ guide to home inspections
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
If you’re buying a home, having an inspection offers reassurance that it’s in good condition. How much a home inspection costs varies depending on the home's size, age, condition, and location.
Home appraisals are an important part of buying or selling a home and getting a mortgage loan. Learn more about home appraisal costs and what they include.
Buying a home is expensive, so it can be tempting to cut costs wherever possible. Learn why a home inspection is worth it even though it adds to expenses.