What do higher interest rates mean for the inspection industry and your business? I was first licensed as an agent in 2004, went through the crash in 2008/2009, and now (even though I’m not licensed any more) get the opportunity to talk to hundreds of agents and inspectors across the US every month about what’s …
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Average Home Inspection Cost In The U.S. Every year, we survey hundreds of home inspection firms in every state across the US to track the average cost of a home inspection. Not that price alone is always the best deciding factor to use when choosing a home inspector (read more on this below) but it’s …
The Internet is the future of commerce, right? You can use it to buy sneakers, groceries, cars, and now…homes? That’s right. Consumers can simply log onto the nearest computer and snatch up properties without even physically walking through the home in person, thanks to online flippers called iBuyers. IBuyers such as Offerpad, Opendoor, and RedfinNow, …
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Did you know that it isn’t required to get a home inspection and some people choose not to when buying a house? This is known as waiving their right to inspect and it is commonly used by real estate agents as a negotiation tactic in a bidding war to make their buyers’ offer more attractive …
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It has never been a more exciting or easier time to purchase a new home. In fact, more and more new buyers are entering the housing market to capitalize on low interest rates and increasing property values. According to the National Association of Realtors, 35% of all home buyers are first time homebuyers1. But …
Right off the bat, it’s important to know that negotiating after a home inspection isn’t a bad thing. Most people think that it is, and we understand why; you probably think you’ll have to pay a higher price for the property, or even lose the property.
Whether you are renting an apartment for the first time or the 30th, you know that the inspection is one of the most critical points of moving in or out. The inspection determines a great deal in the bottom line of you the tenant, and of the landlord, and any property management company that may …
When selling a house, most owners want to hike up the price as much as possible. Luckily, there are steps you can take to increase property value, and some of them are fairly inexpensive. Make It More Energy-Efficient It’s hard to say no to a house that promises reduced energy bills. Making your home more …
When it comes to selling a property, you need to be extra careful about how you market your site. With the right techniques and strategies, you can easily sell a property that seems to be in bad shape and has most buyers skeptical about its worth.
You hire a home inspector to take a good look at the home you are potentially buying, so shouldn’t you be asking THEM a few questions also? Good home inspectors are an invaluable asset to a prospective home buyer, so make sure you ask them these 7 questions before you set an appointment, and see …
