Five Star Property Inspections understands the needs of the realtor in the home buying/selling process. After all we share the same goal, a
satisfied customer. And while it is our duty to remain unbiased we understand the need to reach escrow. Five Star also understands the
needs of the client and the impact the inspection report has on the delicate nature of the buying or selling decision. We take it upon
ourselves to remain impartial and to not only find the major defects but we also point out the good aspects of the home too.
More and more real estate professionals are encouraging - even requiring - home buyers to invest in a property inspection before they
purchase a home. A growing number of real estate agents are even suggesting pre-listing inspections to sellers. The reason for these
trends is simple: Home inspections are a win, win, win for everyone involved in the transaction.
Buyers learn about the property up front, so they can proceed with greater confidence and peace of mind. Sellers, especially those who’ve
had a pre-listing inspection, benefit from a faster sale with fewer surprises as closing nears. Finally, the real estate agent, closing attorney,
and finance and insurance professionals benefit from more efficient transactions with less chance for unpleasant, and sometimes costly,
post-closing problems.
A Five Star Property Inspection offers many benefits to real estate professionals.
Among these are:
Less Buyer Discomfort
- Whether your client’s home is old or new, our Five Star Property Inspections experts help provide them with the information they need
to make educated buying decisions.
Less Buyer Remorse
- Many home buyers believe that a brand new home is a worry free home. But even the best homebuilders make mistakes, and that’s
where Five Star Property Inspections can help. Our impartial inspectors can disclose items in need of repair to reduce buyer
remorse after they purchase their new home. At Five Star Property Inspections, we have a commitment to customer satisfaction and
to helping our clients feel confident about their purchase.
Your Professional Image
- A professional property inspection report helps lend credibility and stature to the image of the real estate professional. It tells
customers that the firm and its sales associates are genuinely concerned with the best interests of both buyer and seller, thereby
reflecting on the real estate professional’s integrity.
Less Litigation
- Home buyers are potentially less likely to file suits alleging misrepresentation, negligence and fraud when the sale is preceded by a
home inspection.
More Sales
- Buyers may be positively influenced by a professional home inspection report, improving the speed, price, and likelihood of a sale.
Less Negotiation
- Prior acknowledgement of any defects reflected in sales price may leave buyers with fewer objections.
Reduced Listing Time
- By providing insight into the condition of the home, Five Star Property Inspections can help you reduce the overall listing time of your
client’s home. The home inspection benefits all parties involved in the real estate transaction. For further information or to arrange
an appointment with a Five Star Property Inspections professional.
Use only licensed certified professionals
Licensing of home inspectors only sets a minimum standard. Much like being up to code, any less would be illegal. Imaginary people,
children, psychics (who claim to "sense" if a house is OK) and even pets can be home inspectors. Other home inspection associations
have no entrance requirements and worse, encourage their candidates to go out and perform actual inspections for poor, unsuspecting
consumers as the only way to achieve full membership. NACHI finds this practice unconscionable. That is why NACHI front-ends its
membership requirements. We turn down more than 1/2 the inspectors who want to join because they can't pass our exam or fulfill our
membership requirements.
NACHI inspectors:
- Have to pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination every year with a score of 80 or better. (This general, not association-
specific exam is open and free to all). - Have to complete NACHI's online Ethics Obstacle Course. (This open book Ethics course is open and free to all).
- Have to take NACHI's online Standards of Practice Quiz (This open book Standards of Practice quiz is open and free to all).
- Have to sign and submit an Affidavit.
- Have to adhere to NACHI's Standards of Practice.
- Have to abide by NACHI's Code of Ethics.
- Have to continue learning (24 hours/year) as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.
- Have to maintain a member Online Continuing Education Log (free) as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.
- Have to (if never performed a home inspection for a fee) submit 4 mock inspections to NACHI's Report Review Committee (free)
before performing their first home inspection for a client. - Have to (within 10 days after joining) login to NACHIs educational message board.
- Have to (within 30 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Standards of Practice course (free).
- Have to (within 45 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Electrical course (free) including all the quizzes within
and pass its final exam. - Have to (within 60 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Roofing course (free) including all the quizzes within
and pass its final exam. - Have to (within first 3 months of membership) apply for a membership photo I.D. (free).
- Have to re-take and pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination again, every year (free).
- Have to attend at least one chapter meetings or educational seminars every two years (reasonable exceptions apply).
- Have access to Inspector's Quarterly, delivered to their doorstep.
- Have access to NACHI's free visual aid inspection frames to help them learn.
- Have access to NACHI's free library for improving their inspection skills.
- Have access to NACHI's message board for exchanging information and tips.
- Have access to NACHI's What's New section so they can keep up with the industry.
- Have access to NACHI's specific-topic advisory boards.
- Have access to Dear NACHI for detailed advice.
- Have access to a time-tested Agreement which keeps them (and you) away from lawsuits.
- Have access to NACHI's Report Review/Mentoring service.
- Have to submit passport photos for their membership I.D.
- Have access to NACHI's free online inspection courses.
- Have to have mock inspections reviewed before performing their first fee paid inspection.
- Have to carry E&O insurance (if their state requires it).
- Have access to a real estate agent hold harmless clause.
- Have access to NACHI University.
- Have access to The NACHI Mall
- Have a consumer hot-line for their clients.
- Have access to an Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Service.
- Have access to a Client Satisfaction Survey.
- And coming in 2007: Have to complete NACHI's Occupant Hazard Recognition Primer.
So the next time you need to refer your clients to home inspectors, make sure they are members of NACHI and never use a candidate or
associate of any association. NACHI, America's elite home inspection association.
Our Five Star Customer service
My Promise to You
Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult. Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet me until after you hire me.
Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods and yes, different pricing. One thing
for sure is that a home inspection requires work, a lot of work. Ultimately a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector’s
own effort. If you give me the opportunity to inspect your home, I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort.
This is my promise to you.
Thank you for your trust!
Robert R Cramer
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Belleville, IL 62223
1-877-378-2774 Toll Free
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Belleville, IL 62223
1-877-378-2774 Toll Free
IL Lic # 450.0003927
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