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Stay ahead in the real estate sector with insights on evolving client expectations, major property risks, and cost-saving maintenance tips. Discover the potential liabilities of neglected property maintenance and how to mitigate risks effectively. Learn about the impact of water damage on homes and explore easy solutions with home warranty coverage. Gain access to specialty services like agent book seller's inspections and valuable resources from Carson Dunlop Homeowners Association. Download the lifecycles & cost tool for informed decision-making and save over $1,000 with exclusive benefits. Stay informed, stay prepared, and thrive in the ever-changing real estate market.
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Carson Dunlop Speaker Series The Future of Home Inspection Presented by: Brian Bell
Today’s Real Estate Clients are… • More sophisticated • More knowledgeable • More demanding • Have higher expectations • Less tolerable or forgiving when things go wrong • Less savings and more debt than ever before
Canadians have Less Savings…
Major Property Risks Environmental or Health Structural & Mechanical Poor Wiring Damaged Roofs
Insulation Asbestos Vermiculite insulation Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000+
Asbestos Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000
Mold Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000+
Termites Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000
Radon Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 3,000
Trees Can be Both … Homeowner Exposure ~ $10,000 +
Many homeowners neglect property maintenance and repair which can prove to be very costly: • Poor Living Conditions • Reduced Property Value • Foreclosure
The Easy Fix www.carsondunlop.com/if2012
Exterior • Homeowners can lose major $$$$ • by not paying attention to the exterior features like: • Gutters & Downspouts • Water Drainage • Roof Flashings
Water is the # 1Enemy because: • High probability of occurrence • Major impact on the home • High cost to repair and remediate if not addressed early • Potential impact on homeowner’s health and safety • Impact on cash flow
The Good News • 95% of the time it is PREVENTABLE • Most basements leak at some point • Not a structural problem • If water accumulates outside, it will almost • always leak through foundation
Home Warranty Coverage • Covers the major systems of the home & appliances • 1 phone number for homeowners to call to fix an appliance or address a system issue • Coverage up to $ 30,000 per year • Far less than a third party to maintain your property • Great client gift starting at $199
Seller’s Inspections • Market shift to • Seller’s inspections • Ability to advise • Buyer’s about the property • Saves times & • frustration • Helpful tool to • market your property
Lifecycles & Cost Tool Download this handy Resource at: www.carsondunlop.com
Carson DunlopHomeowners Association Savings of over $1,000 • Free technical advice for as long as they own their home • Up-to-date resources on maintaining, renovating, andrepairing their home • Access to group savings on a variety of home related products