Here’s how one company's home inspectors are adapting amid National Home Inspection Month and an unprecedented start to the spring home-buying season
April is National Home Inspection month, and this year the industry is seeing shifts in ways home inspections are conducted. With the coronavirus threat facing everyone, industries including the home inspection industry are adapting to reduce the spread of the virus while still serving their communities.
“Our number one priority is to help keep our families and our communities safe,” says HouseMaster President and CEO Kathleen Kuhn, a 35 year veteran of the industry. “Fortunately, a home inspection does not require face-to-face contact. Prior to the pandemic, we would encourage buyers to participate in the home inspection process to help them better understand the condition of the home. Today, for the most part we are going solo. If the home is not vacant, we ask home sellers to stay secluded in a part of the home away from the inspector. Our inspectors are taking careful to follow all CDC and Health Canada recommendations.”
In addition to conducting a home inspection without any attendees, here are three ways you can use technology to assist real estate professionals and their customers:
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