What is the difference between a Termite Clearance Letter & A Bond?

Interesting. I should know but was not aware of the bond.

Knock on wood (pun intended) can't say that I've ever had a house with termites, nor have my parents.  Of course we do engage in regular pest control and keep our basement/crawl space free from debris that would invite them.

Jenna,  I've not heard of the bond ... we have clearance here. Some companies do warranty their work for a period of time.

Homes in Arizona are the same way. If you've never had termites, just wait a little while because you will at some point. The termite inspection is paid for by the buyer here as a part of the overall home inspection. 

Jenna, nice post to clear up any questions buyers have on termite inspections.    

I have found it I get a house with termites then the next few will also have them. You are right a house has them or they will if you don't do something to prevent it.

Hi Jenna

Good information for buyers and sellers in Georgia to know. A termite inspection/report is not automatic thing here. Until the contract change in our areaw it was common fo rbuyers to ask for this, with repair to be completed by the seller, and the lender would require a clearance. No bond as far as I know termite companies do warrant their work for different periods. Now the inspection/report may or may not requested and it becomes part of the repairs requests, if the buyer wishes, to be negotiated with the seller.

We have the same saying here - about houses and termites. They have them, had 'em or will get 'em.

Jeff