Originally Posted By: jhorton This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I went to do an Appraisal on a home this morning. On the way back I noticed a home with the typical Realtors sign in the yard, except it had a Lenders sign under it advertising their services.
This got me to thinking. Is there a way we can offer our services through a Realtor maybe by doing a pre-listing inspection and then have our sign in the yard too?
Could this somehow be tied in with a home warranty program for the new owner?
Have not thought this through but seems like there is a good marketing idea in there somewhere.
-- Jeff <*\\><
The man who tells the truth doesn't have to remember what he said.
Originally Posted By: mrose This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Jeff,
In Georgia your idea would be covering old ground.
There is a very small market of pre-listing inspections. An even smaller portion are paid for by the listing agent. This leaves the seller to pick up the inspection cost.
I have inspected homes for buyers who also had me inspect the home they were selling as a pre-listing inspection. I did this at a discounted rate.
Pre-listing inspection can be used by the buyer as a very good marketing tool
If you can make this work for your business then do it.
Marketing is a combination of numerous techniques and programs. Each will generate some business at some time if continued long enough. There is no "silver bullet".
Best regard,
-- Mike Rose
Cornerstone Home Inspection Co. LLC
Lawrenceville, GA