Termite and moisture inspection requests aren't as simple as many make them out to be, but being more informed can be very advantageous.
The advantage of a thorough agent
In the real estate business, not being thorough can cost you, whether you're an agent or a buyer depending on an agent who isn't thorough. As an agent myself, I like to keep a spreadsheet of wood-destroying insect (termite)/moisture companies that I work with, including their contact info, costs, reviews, and a number of other important pieces of information. My business is one where I constantly seek to grow as well, so often with some of the spreadsheets I develop, I'll add completely new columns/rows over time as I find more and more information that is important to note.
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Direct questions buyers and agents can ask the wood-destroying insect/moisture inspection companies if the buyer's agent representing you doesn't already know & if your buyer's agent can't fill in gaps (i.e. providing a camera on a pole like I have with a short/skinny termite/moisture inspector before, who didn't have the equipment necessary to inspect without cutting a hole in ductwork and repair the ductwork after the inspection):
Termite & Moisture?
Do you perform wood-destroying insect & wood destroying organism inspections?
The VAR contract (used in many locations in VA outside of Hampton Roads, & some within Hampton Roads) doesn't include the wood-destroying organism inspection by default, while the REIN Standard Purchase Agreement used primarily in Hampton Roads does. If you're a seller and the buyer is using a VAR contract, there's no need for you to get the wood-destroying organism inspection, and doing so could cost you thousands if there are issues. Conversely, if you're a buyer with a VAR contract, it's best to include a wood-destroying organism inspection with your home inspection, and it's often no cost to add on a wood-destroying insect inspection to a WDO.
Their Own Repairs?
What is the cost of the inspection?
Attics without floors policy (if applicable - Buyers)?
Availability
Gadgets (Buyers)
Inspector size (Buyers)
Many of the above questions in a single stream intended for text or email for buyers
Many of the above questions in a single stream intended for text or email for sellers
Additional questions for agents
Items agents ideally are familiar with or that buyers/sellers can find in reviews/experience
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