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NEWS AND INFORMATION
VOLUME 24, NO. 4
INSPECTION INSIGHTS
Home Inspection Myths – Busted!
Test your knowledge of home inspection misinformation – it’s more common than you would think! These myths and rumors continue to persist, so let’s set the record straight.
- A home will either pass or fail a home inspection. FALSE! A home inspection is an unbiased evaluation of the home’s condition. The inspector will note issues that should be addressed and explain them in the inspection report. The home is not graded or scored in any way.
- Getting a pre-listing inspection is just asking for trouble. NOT AT ALL! A pre-listing inspection (or as we like to call it, a Market Ready Inspection) gives sellers the opportunity to make recommended repairs and prevents surprise condition issues from cropping up during the transaction. Homes with a Market Ready Inspection get to closing faster and sell for more!
- Newly constructed homes don’t need an inspection – they usually have a builder’s warranty anyway. NOT SO FAST! It’s common for new homes to have problems come to light during the first year. An unbiased, professional home inspection enables owners to bring defects or faults to the builder’s attention while it’s under warranty, when problems will still be fixed at no cost.
- The buyer doesn’t need to bother attending the home inspection – getting the report is enough. NOT REALLY! While the inspection report is the key component of a home inspection, accompanying the inspector is a great opportunity for buyers to ask questions along the way and learn first-hand about the home.
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Utility Setup Made Easy
Setting up essentials like gas, electricity, water, internet and more can be a headache for your clients when they’ve already got a lot going on. Pillar To Post Connects eases the burden on both you and your clients by streamlining the process – free of charge.*
- Confidential, no commitment required
- Saves time and simplifies the process
- This service is 100% free
Your clients will enjoy complimentary setup for essential utilities along with comparisons for internet, television, phone and security services. Whether it’s just utilities or specialty connections, our team is ready to assist.
Be sure to ask your inspector about Pillar To Post Connects!
*Pillar To Post Connects is not currently available in Massachusetts.
Internet
Utilities
Security
Water
Gas
Cable
...and more!
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
Why Get A Sewer Scope?
The sewer line isn’t aways on a homebuyer’s list of potential concerns. But it very well should be, depending on the age of the home and the material used to construct the sewer line (lateral). The lateral is the sewer piping that runs between the home and the public sewer line. Its maintenance and possible replacement are the responsibility of the homeowner.
The main concerns are:
- The pipe may be blocked by roots or even collapsed, possibly causing sewage to back up into the house. Blockages, cracks and collapses can occur in multiple places along the pipe.
- The pipe may be so badly damaged that the only solution is costly replacement.
A sewer scope inspection can reveal pipe damage, blockages and other problems. Detecting and addressing these issues can save money in the long run. A minor problem could cost $1000 to fix, while replacement of the lateral could run $10,000 or more.
Sewer scoping can be scheduled with the home inspection or as a stand-alone service. Being informed about the condition of their sewer lateral will help your clients assess next steps on maintaining this critical system.
The Ultimate Home InspectionTM
Pillar To Post Home Inspection Packages include even more exclusive and innovative features than ever. These new services deliver speed, ease and convenience, getting you to closings faster, saving you time, and delighting your clients.
Standard with every
Home Inspection:
PTP360*
Interactive 360° Visual Inspection Summary
- Brings the inspection report to life
- Includes every room and the exterior
- Accessible any time
Also included with Premium and Prestige Packages:
PTPFloorPlan
A measured floor plan
of the entire home
- Use to determine furniture fit and placement
- Share dimensions with contractors for estimating
PTPEstimates
Cost estimate for Inspection Summary items
- Learn what recommended repairs will cost
- Estimate based on local costs
- Request an estimate with just a click
PTPHomeManual
The digital owner’s manual for the home
- Download user manuals/warranty information
- Find safety recalls on appliances
- Indicates age and useful remaining life of systems
*Where available Not all services are offered by every office.
Each office is independently owned and operated.