Thanks to Barb Todaro's post today, I thought I would ask the AR group what your thoughts are on this comparison sheet between my company and my competition. This will be available for agents to hand to their clients when they start their search for an inspection company.
The typical practice is for the buyer agent (BA) to always give the client 3 names of inspectors to choose from. The logic is that if something goes wrong with the inspection, the BA liability will be reduced because the BA gave them 3 names, and it was the clients decision who they hired. In reality, using an inspection company that does not offer all the FREE warranties that we include, the client will be in a position of higher liability if a qualified system breaks down after they close, and the first person they will call will be the BA.
The options for the BA at that point are several. Tell the client that, A. things break and that's part of owning a home. B. BA pays for the repair out of their own pocket. C. Tell client to call the home inspector, and if he has no warranty coverages, he will say it was working when we were there, sorry. OR, D. Remind the client that they used SLS Home Inspections, and he has all those FREE warranties. Call Scott, and he will forward you the claim form and coverage will be up to 100% of the issue in some cases, or a good portion after the deductible in otheres.
So the liability of the BA was reduced, and the BA is the hero and likely to receive several referrals because they made sure their clients were protected, after the close. A good referral from a happy client is golden. Your business depends on it.
This is a rough draft, and it will be printed and designed by a marketing team of professionals. Any suggestions or comments welcome. It's still in the design phase.
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Thanks for a good idea Barb Todaro.
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Here is the link for the Simple Home Warranty. If SLS Home Inspections does the inspection, your buyers have 18 months of protection, starting the day of close.
12 month warranty is available if inspected by any other inspector. Same great conditions apply...no 30 day waiting period, choose your own contractor, no appliance prorating, no pre-existing conditions.
All these bonuses are FREE with every home inspection.
Scott Seaton-The Home Inspector With A Heart
SLS Home Inspections @815-644-6271
Inspecting homes like yours in the Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Illinois area since 2007.
Real Estate inspections with same day report delivery.
Mold and air quality testing.
FREE 90 day Homeowners Warranty. Included with every inspection.
FREE Sewergard protection for the first 90 days. covers up to $4000 of sewer or water main repairs.
FREE Recallchek appliance recall service. Included with every inspection.
FREE Moldsafe coverage on every inspection.
FREE Platinum Roof Protection Plan with 5 year leak repair coverage.
FREE $100,000 One Year NXT Structural warranty
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