by REM Editorial Team | Mar 24, 2022 | Featured, News
A new national industry coalition of home inspectors has been formed with the goal of protecting Canadians at risk of missing out on a home inspection due to the current state of the real estate market. Canadian Home Inspectors for Consumers (CHIC) says it was formed...
by Darci Campbell | Feb 11, 2022 | Advice for Agents, Featured
Like any profession, there are some important qualities that a professional home inspector should have to ensure homebuyers can understand the inner workings of a property and make an educated decision on whether to follow through with a purchase. Buying a home is a...
by Cliff Campbell | Dec 13, 2021 | Advice for Agents
Not all home inspection services are applicable to every property, but there are several specialized areas of expertise that should be included in a homeowner’s or homebuyer’s inspection if the house contains specific features, such as woodburning appliances. In this...
by Rick Mayuk | Sep 23, 2021 | Columnists, Featured
There’s a new home inspection trend emerging that could be a great solution for your clients when it comes to buying/selling properties – and, in particular, during a sellers’ market. By changing the offer language to an “informational inspection” from a traditional...
by Martin Fiesel | Aug 27, 2021 | Advice for Agents, Featured
When booking a home inspection, homeowners and potential homebuyers are typically focused on three main questions: 1) How much will it cost? 2) How long will it take? and 3) What will the inspector be checking? While it’s important to know what to expect, it’s even...