Home Buyers and Sellers rely on the neighborhood knowledge of their realtor but may not have any knowledge or appreciation of the myriad of intricacies of the real estate transaction. Home research, locating a mortgage lender, coordinating tours, putting in offers, assisting with home inspections and repairs, conducting a final walkthrough, and closing  are the broad services that Realtors provide to home buyers. For Home Sellers, the realtor determines pricing, they stage the home, put it on the market, schedule showings and open houses, purchase marketing, negotiate repairs, verify the appraisal, and schedule and attend closing. Most people will never realize that a real estate agent works all day, especially on the weekends, and always on the clock. Therefore, as a Home Inspector it is my  obligation and promise to provide the technical information necessary to support the transaction seamlessly in support of and coordination with the Realtor.

When I ask Realtors about their biggest challenges, invariably I will hear many of the same answers: low inventory, expansion of their sphere of referrals, online competition from listing portals, adapting to technological trends, costly digital lead generation, and implementing data base/marketing automation. Some of the other challenges Real Estate agents are facing include the effects on the industry by rising mortgage rates, market volatility, shifting political climates, and environmental change during a global pandemic.

We’re intimately aware that a Home Inspection can make or break a sale. All defects identified by a home inspector should be clearly, calmly and logically presented recognizing there are common and customary solutions to virtually any inspection defect. How, what, and when the information in a Home Inspection is presented assists the Realtor in helping his or her client navigate the inspection and subsequent negotiations that are occasionally required. If the Home Inspection findings seem to exaggerate a problem, and the Seller brings in experts to re-evaluate the home, working with reputable, skilled, professionals may protect the successful closing of the transaction and avoid alienating the buyer. Reputable Realtors associate with experienced certified inspectors that consistently provide an unbiased third-party evaluation of properties and recognizes it is always in the best interests of the homeowner to use that trusted professional.

Continuing and furthering relationships with realtors is the most crucial requirement of our home inspection company to succeed. Forming trusting relationships with reputable realtors that offer the same trust and respect in return can be extremely beneficial to the transactions that they pursue together. JCS Inspections will take the time to provide a succinct detailed report as well as additional information, technical support, and answer any questions after the inspection.