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Carson Dunlop Speaker Series The Future of Home Inspection Presented by: Brian Bell . Real Estate Industry is Evolving…. Today’s Real Estate Clients are…. More sophisticated More knowledgeable More demanding Have higher expectations Less tolerable or forgiving when things go wrong
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Carson Dunlop Speaker Series The Future of Home Inspection Presented by: Brian Bell
Today’s Real Estate Clients are… • More sophisticated • More knowledgeable • More demanding • Have higher expectations • Less tolerable or forgiving when things go wrong • Less savings and more debt than ever before
Canadians have Less Savings…
Major Property Risks Environmental or Health Structural & Mechanical Poor Wiring Damaged Roofs
Insulation Asbestos Vermiculite insulation Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000+
Asbestos Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000
Mold Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000+
Termites Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000
Radon Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 3,000
Trees Can be Both … Homeowner Exposure ~ $10,000 +
Many homeowners neglect property maintenance and repair which can prove to be very costly: • Poor Living Conditions • Reduced Property Value • Foreclosure
The Easy Fix www.carsondunlop.com/if2012
Exterior • Homeowners can lose major $$$$ • by not paying attention to the exterior features like: • Gutters & Downspouts • Water Drainage • Roof Flashings
Water is the # 1Enemy because: • High probability of occurrence • Major impact on the home • High cost to repair and remediate if not addressed early • Potential impact on homeowner’s health and safety • Impact on cash flow
The Good News • 95% of the time it is PREVENTABLE • Most basements leak at some point • Not a structural problem • If water accumulates outside, it will almost • always leak through foundation
Home Warranty Coverage • Covers the major systems of the home & appliances • 1 phone number for homeowners to call to fix an appliance or address a system issue • Coverage up to $ 30,000 per year • Far less than a third party to maintain your property • Great client gift starting at $199
Seller’s Inspections • Market shift to • Seller’s inspections • Ability to advise • Buyer’s about the property • Saves times & • frustration • Helpful tool to • market your property
Lifecycles & Cost Tool Download this handy Resource at: www.carsondunlop.com
Carson DunlopHomeowners Association Savings of over $1,000 • Free technical advice for as long as they own their home • Up-to-date resources on maintaining, renovating, andrepairing their home • Access to group savings on a variety of home related products