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Pillar To Post Newsletter, Vol. 25, No. 1

Posted on January 13, 2025 by - News, Post Notes

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VOLUME 25, NO. 1

HEALTHY HOME

For Peace Of Mind,
Test For Radon

Colorless and odorless, naturally occurring radon gas seeps into homes from underground. Exposure to dangerous levels of radon can put the health of your clients and their families at risk. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Any home can have a radon problem – old or new, drafty or snug, with or without a basement
  • An estimated 1 in 15 homes in the US and Canada has an elevated level of radon
  • Radon is the #2 cause of lung cancer after smoking
  • Illness from radon exposure is preventable if measures are taken to reduce high levels in the home
  • Radon can and does occur everywhere and levels can vary from home to home, even within the same neighborhood
  • Radon can cause cancers in household pets, too
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Home inspector setting up a Radon test

The only way to know if a home has excessive levels of radon is by testing. Your Pillar To Post Home Inspector conducts radon testing using continuous monitoring technology, then reports on results and recommends steps to reduce excessive radon levels if found.

Be sure to request radon testing when you book your Pillar to Post home inspections!

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Pillar To Post HomePage is Here

Pillar To Post HomePage allows you and your clients to access your individual, personalized dashboards, featuring all elements of the home inspection in one place. This exciting new feature was developed with your needs in mind: Ease of access, timeliness, accuracy and convenience. No more searching emails or documents looking for that report – it’s all housed on your Pillar To Post HomePage.

For you:

  • Access all of your Pillar To Post inspections from your personal dashboard
  • Receive updates in real time when a report is added or updated
  • Book an inspection with Pillar To Post right from your dashboard

For your client:

  • All elements of the Ultimate Home inspection on one page including PTP360 (a 360° visual inspection summary), PTPFloorPlan* (a measured floor plan of the home), and more, will be delivered on their own personal Pillar To Post HomePage dashboard
  • All-digital report is produced on-site with options to download, print or share
  • All key information about their home is all in one place
  • 100% compatible on any device
  • Easy, secure access anytime, anywhere
  • Clients can easily refer or reuse you down the road – your contact information is highlighted on their dashboard
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  • Easy navigation for a seamless, enjoyable user experience on any device
  • An ongoing resource with access to PTPConnects, our free moving concierge, and PTPHomeManual* (access to appliance user manuals and recall checks)

Start using this new feature with your next inspection!

* PTPFloorPlan and PTPHomeManual are available with Premium and Prestige packages.

New for you

Online Booking
Now Available!

Save time by booking your Pillar To Post inspections online! It’s fast, easy and convenient.

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  • 24/7 Accessibility: Schedule at your convenience
  • Real-Time Availability: View our schedule and select your time
  • Full Mobile Compatibility: Easily book from your phone
  • Automatic Notifications: Receive email and text confirmations after booking
  • Flexibility: Either you or your client can easily book the inspection

Experience all of these advantages every time you book online.

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How Pillar
To Post Can
HELP
YOU

Make More Money

  • Homes with a pre-listing inspection sell for more
  • Buyer confidence = better offers

Save Time

  • PTP Virtual Open House and PTP360
  • Fewer in-person visits to the home

Get to Closings Faster

  • PTPEstimates for repairs
  • Less negotiating
  • No surprises

Be a Hero

  • Expand the value of your services
  • Deepen your engagement with clients

Take advantage of our exciting new tools! Learn more about how Pillar To Post can help you expand your offerings and deliver even more value for your clients.

JANUARY IS RADON ACTION MONTH IN THE U.S.

Posted on December 30, 2024 by - News

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SPOTLIGHT:

JANUARY IS RADON ACTION MONTH IN THE U.S.

An estimated 1 in 6 homes in the U.S. has an elevated level of radon. Radon can affect any type of home – old or new homes, well-sealed or drafty homes, homes with or without basements. 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.

For your clients’ peace of mind, request radon testing when you book your next home inspection with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors.

E&O INSURANCE:
Why it matters when it comes to home inspection


If the home inspector you refer doesn’t carry E&O insurance, you could be at risk if a client includes you in a legal claim against the inspector. To us, that is an unacceptable and avoidable occurrence. Unlike some other home inspection companies and many independent home inspectors, all Pillar To Post home inspectors must carry E&O insurance.

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.

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Why You Need a Home Inspection

Why you need a home inspection infographic
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WE’RE HERE 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
  • Report produced on-site
  • E&O insured to protect you
  • Ask about our added inspection services

Canada – Ultimate Home Inspection

Posted on December 30, 2024 by - News

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SPOTLIGHT:

Experience The Ultimate Home Inspection!

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
Pillar To Post HomePage, an easy-to-use personalized dashboard

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.

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

E&O INSURANCE:
Why it matters when it comes to home inspection



If the home inspector you refer doesn’t carry E&O insurance, you could be at risk if a client includes you in a legal claim against the inspector. To us, that is an unacceptable and avoidable occurrence. Unlike some other home inspection companies and many independent home inspectors, all Pillar To Post home inspectors must carry E&O insurance.

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.

Home inspector holding a flashlight looking in an attic

Why You Need a Home Inspection

Why you need a home inspection infographic
Download Here

WE’RE HERE 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
  • Report produced on-site
  • E&O insured to protect you
  • Ask about our added inspection services
Inspector showing couple inspection results on a tablet

Understanding Carbon Monoxide in the home

Posted on December 2, 2024 by - News

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SPOTLIGHT:

CARBON MONOXIDE:
What you need to know

Carbon monoxide (CO) results from the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil, and propane in devices including furnaces, water heaters and stoves. Improper installation, incomplete combustion, or blockages, leaks or cracks in venting systems can cause CO to reach harmful levels inside the home. Colorless and odorless, dangerously high levels of CO can lead to incapacitation or death, with victims sometimes never having been aware they were being poisoned.

Prevention and working alarms are key to avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning:

  • Test CO alarms regularly and make sure they are properly located. 
  • Have all fuel-burning appliances professionally inspected annually, including gas stoves and ovens, gas, pellet or wood-burning fireplaces, furnaces and heaters, water heaters and gas clothes dryers.
  • Don’t use a gas stove or oven to heat the home, even temporarily.
  • Never start a vehicle in a closed garage or idle the engine in the garage even if the overhead door is open.
  • Gasoline-powered generators and charcoal grills must never be used indoors or close to the home.
  • Learn what to do if the CO alarm activates. If anyone in the home experiences symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, or confusion, everyone should leave immediately and seek medical attention. If no symptoms are felt, open doors and windows immediately and shut off all fuel-burning devices that may be potential sources of CO.

 Keep your family safe and avoid an unnecessary tragedy.

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

The Pillar To Post Virtual Open House makes it easy and affordable to present your listings in a high-quality 360° virtual format. It transforms your listings into a navigable virtual walk-through, helping to increase engagement, visibility and impact. 

  • 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

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!

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WIN MORE LISTINGS WITH A MARKET READY HOME INSPECTION

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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS

  • Buyer and Market Ready inspections available
  • Easy scheduling – just call, click or book online
  • Report produced on-site
  • E&O insured to protect you
  • Ask about our added services
Home inspector showing a home buyer couple a tablet with inspection results