Get your home ready for spring and summer with these recommended tasks.
HEATING AND COOLING
Clean or replace furnace filters
Vacuum dirt and dust from around the unit
Have the cooling system services prior to the start of the season
Trim plants away from the air conditioner compressor unit
Change ceiling fan rotation to the summer setting
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Clean insides and outsides of windows
Checks screens for damage, and re-install if they were stored over the winter
Inspect weather stripping and replace if necessary
Make sure door and window locks function properly
Plumbing
Check the main water shut-off valve for operation and leakage
Look for evidence of leaks around sinks, showers, tubs and toilets
Check all faucets for leaks (indoors and outdoors)
Make sure laundry supply hoses aren't leaking and replace if necessary
Inspect irrigation system for leaks, exposed lines and overspray
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
PTP360*
PTP360 is our interactive 360° Interactive Visual Inspection Summary, included with all Pillar To Post home inspections. It’s a great way to expand your service offerings and add even more value for your clients.
The interactive features bring the inspection report to life
Key findings from the inspection can be viewed from within
the PTP360 Inspection Summary
Buyers can revisit the home anytime from their devices and
share with family and friends
Save time with fewer repeat visits to the home
Includes exterior, interior and every room, floor to ceiling
PTP360 has quickly become a favorite of agents and clients alike. Book your next inspection and find out why!
*Where available. Not all services are offered by every office.
AROUND THE HOUSE
Refrigerator Essentials
Keeping your refrigerator in top shape will help it last longer and run more efficiently. Here’s what to do:
CLEAN THE COILS
Dust or vacuum the condenser coils every few months. They’re located under, behind or above the unit, depending on your specific model. Specialized brushes are available for this task.
SUPER SEAL
Clean dirt and debris from the door gasket on all sides. Check for cracks or other damage and replace if necessary to make a tight seal.
PUT A FILTER ON IT
Change the water filter for the ice maker and water dispenser as recommended by the manufacturer. No one likes dirty ice!
COOL TO BE COLD
Use a refrigerator thermometer to make sure the temperature stays below 38°F /4°C in the main compartment to help ensure food safety. The freezer should be at 0°F /-18°C.
FILL IT UP
Keep both the fresh food storage and freezer sections at least half full if possible. Cold or frozen items help maintain the temperature inside, much like a cooler stays chilled longer when it’s full of cold items.
TIME TO MOVE ON?
If your fridge is 20+ years old, it’s time to consider replacement. Even though it might work well, your aging refrigerator might be using up to 3 times the amount of electricity than current energy-efficient models. Appliance delivery usually includes removing and recycling your old unit.
Following these steps will help your refrigerator last longer, perform at its best, and will save energy and money, too.
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The Pillar To Post Virtual Open House makes it easy and affordable to present your listings in a high-quality 360° virtual format. Unlike ordinary virtual tours, the Virtual Open House allows potential buyers to explore the home at their own pace using navigation hot spots. It’s the closest thing to being there in person!
Reduces the need for in-person showings, saving you time
24-hour turnaround
An average of just 15-20 minutes needed inside the home
Includes every room and the exterior
MLS ready
Measured PTPFloorPlan also available
The Virtual Open House transforms your listings into a navigable virtual walk-through, helping to increase engagement, visibility and impact. Add a Pillar To Post Virtual Open House to your next listing!
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is committed to helping you help your clients. From our newest technology-led features to our industry-leading inspection report, we can help you increase your service offerings and deliver even more value for your clients.
Here’s how you can:
Make More Money
Homes with a pre-listing inspection sell for more
Buyer confidence = better offers
Save Time
PTP Virtual Open House and PTP360* Visual Inspection Summary
Fewer in-person visits to the home
Get to Closings Faster
PTPEstimates for repairs called out in the report
Less negotiating
No surprises
Be a Hero
Expand the value of your services
Deepen your engagement with clients
*Where available. Not all services are offered by every office.
Any home, anywhere, can have a radon problem. While some geographic areas are more prone to elevated radon in general, radon can and does occur everywhere and levels can vary from home to home, even within the same neighborhood.
Why test for radon?
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking
Colorless and odorless, radon can accumulate to dangerous levels in the home
Testing is the only way to know if radon is present and at what level
Your local Pillar To Post Home Inspector uses continuous monitoring technology to conduct the test, then will report on results. If an elevated level of radon is detected, steps can be taken to reduce the concentration to or below acceptable levels inside virtually any home. These measures can be as simple as installing a radon vent pipe that can prevent radon from entering the home in the first place.
Request radon testing with your next Pillar To Post home inspection for your clients’ health and peace of mind.
INSPECTION INSIGHTS
Pre-listing Inspections For The Win
In a challenging market, it’s more important than ever to give your listings every possible advantage. A Pillar To Post pre-listing inspection is a smart choice for you and your sellers. Here’s why:
Homes with a pre-listing inspection sell for more
Opportunity to make recommended repairs
Prevent condition issues from cropping up during the transaction
Get to closings faster
Gain seller confidence that they’re getting the best price
The inspection report is a great tool you can use to market your listings with greater confidence.
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
PTPEstimates
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Now your clients can easily learn “How much will these repairs cost?” With PTPEstimates they can request a third-party estimate to repair items called out in their Pillar To Post home inspection report. PTPEstimates is included with their home inspection and is just a click away.
Repair estimates are based on local costs
Estimates are provided within approximately 24 hours, helping your transactions stay on track
Saves you time and delights your clients
Adds even more value to your service offerings
There’s no additional cost to your client to request their easy-to-access estimate. Contact us to book your next inspection!
*Where available. Not all services are offered by every office.
Homebuyers give Pillar To Post Home Inspectors their highest praise!
“I highly recommend Pillar to Post. Our inspector was more than thorough and answered every question we had for him. I walked into the inspection feeling uneasy and walked out educated and excited about our new home purchase. I was especially impressed with the PTP360 video inspection summary and PTPFloorPlan. Well worth every penny we spent for peace of mind. Thank you.”
“Pillar to Post was extremely thorough in their inspection and provided quality, easy- to-understand feedback, which, as a first time homebuyer, I greatly appreciated. In addition, the PTP360 video, PTPEstimates and the PTPFloorPlan were extremely useful as we made preparations to move in. I would highly recommend using their services!”
“The entire process was seamless from booking to completion of the inspection. Our inspector was absolutely wonderful! He took his time explaining every detail of the inspection and answering all of our questions. We were very impressed with the timeliness of the report and enjoyed sharing the PTP360 video with our family.”
“We were able to request a no-cost third-party estimate for fixes recommended in our report. I don’t know any other home inspection company offering anything like PTPEstimates.”
“Great experience! The inspector was super thorough, reached out to us as soon as the inspection was done, walked us through all the issues (small and large), and provided a professional report and PTP360 video of the house. Would be more than pleased to use Pillar To Post again.”
“I am a first time buyer and was referred to Pillar To Post by my agent. I had an excellent experience with Pillar to Post, from my initial intake and options discussion to the actual inspection and the timely follow up I received. Our inspector was extremely thorough and made sure I understood every aspect of the inspection and what each of his findings meant. I found the inspection report – as well as the PTP360 Video and PTPFloorPlan – to be extremely helpful tools to solidify and confirm my eventual home purchase. Highly recommended!”
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