We do home inspections the wrong way, and its a major killer:
My proposal is to have a service that provides a home inspection via local home inspectors that fill out a pre-arranged template. The seller would pay for this report ONCE. Then, the report would be made available on the site for prospective buyers to purchase and download, with the seller making money back with each transaction. (i.e seller pays 500 for report, buyers pay 50 per buyer, seller gets that profit). This report would have grades on all important areas, and advice about where to focus on after the purchase to keep the house in good shape.
Why it benefits the seller:
Why it benefits the buyer:
I think this could be a revolutionary idea and change the way we approach home sales, particularly for those doing sales themselves instead of through an agency.
Thoughts? Feedback? Appreciate it!!!
Carfax for homes. I like it! You solve some key problems. Still, the most important concern is the quality of the inspection. Currently, results vary greatly and with extreme potential cost and little recourse.
I think that you are on the right track!