The simple home inspection speech
You’ve worked with buyer clients Sam and Suzy for months and finally (!) found them what you think is their perfect new home. They were easy-going and fun to work with, and now all your hard work is...
View ArticleQuestions your clients should ask following a home inspection
When booking a home inspection, homeowners and potential homebuyers are typically focused on three main questions: 1) How much will it cost? 2) How long will it take? and 3) What will the inspector be...
View Article‘Informational inspection’ doesn’t impact the offer
There’s a new home inspection trend emerging that could be a great solution for your clients when it comes to buying/selling properties – and, in particular, during a sellers’ market. By changing the...
View ArticleWoodburning systems must be inspected by WETT certified experts
Not all home inspection services are applicable to every property, but there are several specialized areas of expertise that should be included in a homeowner’s or homebuyer’s inspection if the house...
View ArticleWhat to look for in a home inspector
Like any profession, there are some important qualities that a professional home inspector should have to ensure homebuyers can understand the inner workings of a property and make an educated decision...
View ArticleHome inspectors advocate for buyers’ legal right for inspections
A new national industry coalition of home inspectors has been formed with the goal of protecting Canadians at risk of missing out on a home inspection due to the current state of the real estate...
View ArticleSeller tips for preparing a home for inspection
When your clients are selling their homes, the last thing they need is to worry about the home inspection and what it may uncover – especially as markets become more balanced and we transition out of a...
View ArticleHow to win listings with home inspections
Achieving success as a real estate agent requires a competitive advantage. If you’re looking for a differentiator that sets you apart from other agents, consider pre-listing home inspections, also...
View ArticleHow to make home inspections work for you
While the real estate market was steeped in a state of fast-paced bidding wars, there wasn’t always time for home inspections. Now that inspections are back, this doesn’t mean there’s a new hurdle for...
View ArticleHelping clients identify top electrical defects in a home
A lot can go wrong in a home that can be costly to repair – it can also often be dangerous. In the case of electrical issues, they can range in severity from the inconvenience of power disruption to...
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