In a competitive market, highlight lifestyle, not just features. Focus your marketing efforts on showcasing the most eye-catching aspects of your client’s home on social media by leveraging the latest home trends.So are we. Many of us have been impacted by this year’s freezing winter – and so have our homes. As the weather begins to turn, prepare your home so you can transition into springtime activities stress-free
Take a look at these Spring home maintenance tips. By taking these steps, you protect your investment and prevent unexpected repairs:
Clear accumulated debris from gutters and make sure downspouts flow freely and direct water away from the foundation. Improper drainage can allow water into the crawl space or basement.
Check siding and trim for cracks, peeling or chipped paint, and general wear and tear. Have damaged areas repaired and repainted as needed for lasting protection.
Inspect patios and walkways for cracks and any loose bricks or pavers. These are tripping hazards that need to be corrected promptly.
Clean window screens and repair any damaged areas. Replace the screen material completely if damage is extensive or the screen isn’t holding up to the elements.
Look around the property for damaged tree limbs and branches. If a large tree appears to be damaged, stay safe and call a professional to address any issues.
Inspect the irrigation system and fix any broken sprinkler heads and emitters. Also check for overspray and adjust the system to prevent water waste
Time for a Spring Refresh
Once you have the maintenance essentials taken care of, spring is a perfect time to refresh your home. Small updates can make a big impact on the overall appearance of your home and help highlight elements that buyers are looking for.
Take a look at these Spring home maintenance tips. By taking these steps, you protect your investment and prevent unexpected repairs:
Refresh your outdoor living area: clean patio furniture and power wash your patio or pathways, or even add some colourful cushions
Brighten up your home’s exterior: small updates include painting on your front door, updating your house number, or new outdoor lighting to enhance curb appeal
Revitalize your backyard: reseed your lawn, add new planters, or create a designated gathering area
PTPHomeManual
The Digital Owner's Manual For The Home
PTPHomeManual is one of 4 innovative features of The Ultimate Home Inspection including PTP360,* PTPFloorPlan and PTPEstimates.
Pre-loaded with existing appliances and systems
Safety recall monitoring on all appliances
Add new items anytime
Get maintenance reminders
Access user manuals, how-to videos and more
PTPHomeManual is an easy-to-use app that puts information about appliances, systems, maintenance and more at a homeowner’s fingertips. It’s a convenient way for homeowners to keep track of their home and protect their investment.
The Pillar To Post Virtual Open House makes it easy and aordable 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!
Getting You to Closing Faster with Pillar to Post HomePage
Pillar To Post HomePage
Welcome to your Pillar To Post HomePage – your personalized hub for everything related to your home inspection. Designed with both you and your clients in mind, this new feature brings convenience, accuracy, and real-time access to the forefront, so you can say goodbye to digging through emails or misplaced documents. All reports are housed on your Pillar To Post HomePage and produced on site with no delay, helping you get to closings faster!
For You:
View all your inspections and book from one dashboard
Get instant updates when reports are added or changed
Works seamlessly on any device
Secure, with anytime access
Your contact info stays visible to clients for easy referrals
For Your Client:
All elements of the Ultimate Home Inspection, including PTP360 and PTPFloorPlan, in one place
On-site, digital reports with options to print, download, or share
Centralized home info that’s easy to access anytime
Includes Pillar To Post Connects (free moving concierge) and PTPHomeManual (appliance manuals & recall checks)
Simple, smooth experience across all devices
Online Booking
Book home inspections anytime, anywhere with Pillar To Post’s Online Booking system – designed for speed, ease, and convenience. Our Online Booking system is all about giving you more control and confidence!
Key Benefits of Online Booking:
24/7 Convenience: Instantly book and confirm inspections from desktop or mobile – no waiting, no requests.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose from available dates and times that work for you.
Real-Time Confirmations: Receive text and email confirmations for peace of mind.
Secure Payments: Pay online through trusted partners at the time of booking.
Property Info: Share home details upfront to ensure a smooth inspection.
Customize Services: Select add-on services or book them individually.
PTPFloorPlan
A client favorite, PTPFloorPlan is a measured floor plan of the entire home and includes room measurements. It’s one of 4 innovative features of The Ultimate Home Inspection that also includes PTP360,* PTPHomeManual and PTPEstimates.
For the Buyer’s Agent:
Helps buyers understand the flow of space throughout the home
Use to determine furniture fit and placement for a smooth move-in
Buyers can share dimensions with contractors to get estimates for painting, flooring and more
Saves you and your client the disruption of repeated visits to the home
For the Buyer’s Agent:
Get PTPFloorPlan with your MarketReady (pre-listing) inspection or request it with your Virtual Open House
Include the FloorPlan in your MLS listings
Reduces the need for in-person showings
PTPFloorPlan is now included with our Premium and Prestige Home Inspection Packages. Both of these packages also include PTPHomeManual, a digital homeowner’s manual featuring appliance recall information, maintenance reminders and much more.
Our professionals are expertly trained home inspectors, performing to the highest of industry standards. With Pillar To Post™ Home Inspectors you have a certified partner who will provide calm, clear insight into the condition of the home.
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors are all required to carry at least $1 million of E&O Insurance.
If something goes wrong, our insurance covers the inspector and the agent. We take seriously our responsibility and our accountability to provide to your clients – and therefore to you – a home inspection experience that does not put you at legal risk for wrongful referral.
You can always refer Pillar To Post with confidence that you will be protected from such legal claims.
Online Booking
Key Benefits of Online Booking:
24/7 Convenience: Instantly book and confirm inspections from desktop or mobile – no waiting, no requests.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose from available dates and times that work for you.
Real-Time Confirmations: Receive text and email confirmations for peace of mind.
Secure Payments: Pay online through trusted partners at the time of booking.
Property Info: Share home details upfront to ensure a smooth inspection.
Customize Services: Select add-on services or book them individually.
Here’s what homebuyers are saying about The Ultimate Home Inspection™
“Pillar To Post is the most thorough and engaging inspection experience we have had. The PTPFloorPlan will help us arrange our move in, and the appliance records in our PTPHomeManual will last us long after closing.”
“Very thorough inspection. Explained all findings. Really liked the thermal imaging, PTPFloorPlan and interactive Visual Summary. Would recommend to others looking to have a thorough inspection.”
“A very thorough inspection with photo sand explanations of each issue. The PTP360 video walk through is amazing! I love that we have everything we need to make improvements and keep accurate updates of our home moving forward. A+.”
“As a new homeowner, I now have confidence in my home and the information I need to keep it in great shape for the future. Our inspector was kind, professional, and explained everything to me in a way I could understand. He was patient and helpful with all my questions.”
“Pillar To Post was extremely thorough in their inspection and provided quality, easy-to-understand feedback, which I greatly appreciated as a first time home buyer. PTP360, the detailed PTPFloorPlan and list of repairs were extremely useful as we prepared to move in. I highly recommend using their services.”
“Our inspector was amazing. He was very thorough throughout the entire process and so communicative. The PTPFloorPlan and PTPHomeManual are useful and awesome!”
New Year, Faster Sales: Highlight the Best Features of your listings!
In a competitive market, highlight lifestyle, not just features. Focus your marketing efforts on showcasing the most eye-catching aspects of your client’s home on social media by leveraging the latest home trends.
When mobilizing social media for marketing homes, take on a proactive approach for greater impact. Whether your client’s home has the latest eco-friendly features, dedicated flex spaces, trending paint colours, or smart home integrations, you can capture attention and turn casual scrolling into real buyer interest. Take some time every week to browse publications or social media accounts that report the latest home décor and architectural trends to get an idea of what you can highlight from different listings. Your content will become more focused, relevant, and therefore more likely to target the perfect buyers for your listings. By “trendjacking” the most popular home trends online, you boost engagement, and drive traction to your listings – increasing the impact of your social media marketing – getting your clients (and you) to closing faster!
Market Ready Inspections Lead to Faster Sales
Kick off the new year strong with booking a pre- listing MarketReady inspection. Conducting an inspection before listing can make you more money, attract higher offers, and allow for better negotiating power.
Helps identify issues before listing, preventing surprises during buyer inspections
Allows you to make repairs on your own timeline and budget
Helps you price the home more accurately based on true condition
Provides a competitive edge—homes with Market Ready Inspections often stand out
Builds buyer confidence and strengthens your negotiating position
Creates transparency, fostering trust with potential buyers
Reduces the risk of contract delays or fallout
Speeds up the closing process with fewer unknowns
PTPEstimates
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Need some repairs done this Winter? PTPEstimates is part of our home inspection packages and allows your clients to request repair estimates based on items found in the home inspection report.
Included in all home inspection packages
Cost estimate for inspection summary items
Learn what recommended repairs will cost
Estimate based on local costs
Estimates can be requested by the client in just a click from their Pillar To Post HomePage dashboard
There are no inspections available with this FBO within +/- 4 days of your preferred inspection date. Please pick another inspection date, or contact us.
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