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The Ultimate Home Inspection

Posted on October 28, 2024 by - News

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

SPOTLIGHT:

The Ultimate Home Inspection  has more for you and your clients!

Pillar To Post Home Inspection Packages have technology-led features that bring more information and engagement to the inspection itself and our industry-leading report. These innovative features save you time, get you to closings faster and have quickly become agent and client favorites.

Standard with every Home Inspection:

PTP360 Interactive 360° Visual Inspection Summary*

PTPEstimates, a third-party cost estimate for Inspection Summary items – see below to learn more!

Also included with our Premium and Prestige Packages:

PTPFloorPlan, a measured floor plan of the entire home

PTPHomeManual, the digital owner’s manual for the home

Technology coupled with deep knowledge allows us to provide an exceptional home inspection delivered within a seamless brand experience. This experience, and the people who deliver it, has made Pillar To Post North America’s largest home inspection company.

PTPEstimates:
How Much Will These Fixes Cost?


Your client can request a third-party estimate to repair items called out in their Pillar To Post home inspection. PTPEstimates is included in their home inspection and is only a click away.

  • Repair cost estimates are based on local costs
  • Estimate is provided within approximately 1 business day
  • Your client can use the information to make repairs now or plan for them to be done over time
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PTP360 BRINGS THE INSPECTION REPORT TO LIFE!

Info graphic thumbnail of the Ultimate Inspection Experience
Download Here

PILLAR TO POST IS HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS

  • Buyer and Market Ready inspections available
  • Easy scheduling – just call or click
  • Report produced on-site
  • E&O insured to protect you
  • Ask about our added services
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November is Radon Action Month in Canada 2024

Posted on October 28, 2024 by - News

Inspector setting up a radon test
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NEWS YOU CAN USE

Inspector setting up a radon test

SPOTLIGHT:

NOVEMBER IS RADON ACTION MONTH IN CANADA

Any home can have a radon problem – old or new homes, well-sealed or drafty homes, homes with or without basements. Health Canada estimates that 1 in 14 homes in Canada has an elevated level of radon. Prolonged exposure to unsafe levels of radon can increase the risk of lung cancer; in fact, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. There is real risk in not knowing if a home has a high level of radon.

HOW DOES RADON GET INTO A HOME?

Openings or cracks in basement walls, foundations or floors are common avenues. Sumps, basement drains, and spaces between gas or water fittings can also allow radon into the structure. Other entry points can include gaps in suspended floors and cavities within walls. 

HOW CAN I MAKE SURE MY CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AREN’T AT RISK?

Testing is the only way to measure radon levels. Your Pillar To Post Home Inspector will set up monitoring equipment and report on the 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. Professional mitigation services can provide solutions for a home’s specific conditions.

Request radon testing when you book your next home inspection with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors.

PTPEstimates:
How Much Will These Fixes Cost?


Your client can request a third-party estimate to repair items called out in their Pillar To Post home inspection. PTPEstimates is included in their home inspection and is only a click away.

  • Repair cost estimates are based on local costs
  • Estimate is provided within approximately 1 business day
  • Your client can use the information to make repairs now or plan for them to be done over time
Close up of hands repairing a door

PTP360 BRINGS THE INSPECTION REPORT TO LIFE!

Info graphic thumbnail of the Ultimate Inspection Experience
Download Here

PILLAR TO POST IS HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS

  • Buyer and Market Ready inspections available
  • Easy scheduling – just call or click
  • Report produced on-site
  • E&O insured to protect you
  • Ask about our added services
Realtor and Inspector talking and shaking hands

Fall Maintenance

Posted on September 30, 2024 by - News

Close up showing some one cleaning leaves from a roof top gutter
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NEWS YOU CAN USE

Close up showing some one cleaning leaves from a roof top gutter

SPOTLIGHT:

Fall Maintenance

Tackle these recommended tasks now to ensure your home is in good shape inside and out for fall and winter, and help protect your investment, too!

DOORS AND WINDOWS

  • Inspect caulking for deterioration at the openings and joints, especially at the top
  • Check weather stripping and replace if necessary
  • Remove screens if possible, clean and store in a dry place

HEATING AND COOLING

  • Clean or replace furnace filters
  • Lubricate fan and motor bearings (only where indicated)
  • Vacuum dirt and dust from around the unit
  • Have the system serviced prior to the start of the season

FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY

  • Have the fireplace and chimney professionally inspected
  • Have chimney cleaned if needed
  • Use binoculars to check chimney for loose, deteriorated or missing mortar or bricks
  • Have gas fireplaces serviced

FOUNDATION AND EXTERIOR

  • Clear gutters and downspouts of leaves and other debris
  • Check for moisture or leaks in crawlspace or basement
  • Check that water will flow away from the foundation
  • Inspect wood surfaces for weathering and paint failure
  • Check brick and stucco surfaces for cracks

The Ultimate Home Inspection has more for you and your clients!

Pillar To Post Home Inspection Packages have technology-led features that bring more information and engagement to the inspection itself and our industry-leading report. These innovative features save you time, get you to closings faster and have quickly become agent and client favorites.

Standard with every
Home Inspection:

PTP360*

Interactive 360° Visual Inspection Summary

PTPEstimates

A third-party cost estimate for Inspection Summary items

Also included with our Premium and Prestige Packages:

PTPFloorPlan

A measured floor plan of the entire home

PTPHomeManual

The digital owner’s manual for the home

*Where available Not all services are offered by every office.
Each office is independently owned and operated.

Download Here

WE’RE READY FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS

  • Easy scheduling – just call, click or book online (where available)
  • Get a Market Ready inspection for your listings
  • Buyer, seller and post-sale inspections available
  • Add even more value to your services
  • E&O insured to protect you
  • Ask about our added inspection services

Pillar To Post Newsletter, Vol. 24, No. 5

Posted on September 16, 2024 by - Post Notes

Real Estate Agent showing options to prospective buyers
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postnotes

VOLUME 24, NO. 5

SEPTEMBER IS REALTOR SAFETY MONTH

8 Tips
for Personal Safety

  1. Know who you’re dealing with. Meet a new client in the office first and take a photo of their I.D. and license plate. A criminal won’t be comfortable with this and may be thwarted.
  2. Touch base. Always let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll return. Have them call you to check in.
  3. Don’t get lost. Know the exact address of your destination. If you use a navigation app, pull over and stop in a safe place if you’ve made a wrong turn.
  4. Sense your surroundings. Is there questionable activity in the area of a property you’re showing? Is anyone loitering or making you uncomfortable? Follow your instincts if you feel you should leave.
  5. Don’t go it alone. Have an associate or other person host open houses with you.
  6. Park for protection. At open houses or showings, park on the street instead of in the driveway so you can get away quickly if necessary.
  7. Go on the defense. Learn some self-defense skills. Martial arts studios, many community colleges and police departments offer basic classes.
  8. Choose flight over fight. While self-defense is a good idea, the primary goal in any threatening situation is to escape from immediate danger and call for help.

Be aware and be safe!

Source: NAR Realtor Safety Resource Kit.

Real Estate Agent showing options to prospective buyers

Additional Resources

Your safety is of utmost importance to all of us at Pillar To Post. For more personal safety information, tools and resources please visit:
nar.realtor/safety
beverlycarterfoundation.org

FALL & WINTER
MAINTENANCE

Tackle these tasks and make sure your home is in shape for the months ahead!

Check

the roof for missing or loose shingles with binoculars

Clear

leaves and other debris from gutters

Direct

water away from the foundation

Repair

damaged caulk and weatherstripping

Arrange

for fireplace inspection and cleaning

Replace

the furnace filter

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT

We're Here For You

Agent and clients and a desk

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is committed to helping you help your clients. Technology-led features including our Virtual Open House, PTP360 interactive inspection summary and measured PTPFloorPlan can help you increase your service offerings and deliver even more value for your clients.

Contact your local Pillar To Post home inspector to learn more.

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
inside of a home with a slightly transparent image of a floor plan overlayed

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
generic floor plan

PTPEstimates

Powered by BOSSCAT
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

Powered by Centriq
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
Mobile phone featuring the PTPHomeManual app

Experience
it today!

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*Where available Not all services are offered by every office.
Each office is independently owned and operated.