Many agents believe that home inspections can potentially kill a deal and once upon a time this was true. It didn't take much to be an inspector and to justify their fees some manufactured reports that could curdle milk from a distance.

Today however companies like Pillar To Post have raised the benchmark and what it takes to be an inspector and set a standard for what the consumer and the real estate agents can expect.

In"?many"?regions we see a"?change from a seller's market to a buyer's market and agents are using pre-inspections as a tool to make their listings stand out and attract buyers.

When you think about from a potential buyer's perspective this pre-inspection does a number of things:

1. Discloses ahead of time any problems that may need to be addressed
2. Eliminates the potential for re-negotiations at the closing table when problems are discovered vs. disclosed
3. Shows that the seller is co-operative and less likely to have "anything to hide"
4. Gives the buyer peace of mind
5. Makes the home more saleable

Another thing to consider is what happens if something was missed during the inspection and the buyer subsequently decides to sue. And guess who is the easiest, commission totting target to hit?

That's right ... you!

Some of the larger companies like Pillar To Post actually have Errors and Omissions Insurance that will protect you the agent from such unforeseen disasters.

Listen in to this interview with Dan Steward; CEO of Pillar To Post and you'll be amazed at how the industry has changed to the betterment of agents and consumers.

Press this link and make sure your speakers are turned on:

http://www.brokeragentnews.com/audio/prodserv/stewart.html

All Best Wishes,

michael krisa aka That Interview Guy