1. Carson Dunlop Speaker Series The Future of Home Inspection Presented by: Brian Bell

3. Real Estate Industry is Evolving…

4. Today’s Real Estate Clients are… More sophisticated More knowledgeable More demanding Have higher expectations Less tolerable or forgiving when things go wrong Less savings and more debt than ever before

5. Canadians have More Debt Than Ever…

6. Canadians have Less Savings…

7. Future of Home Inspections

8. Major Property Risks Poor WiringDamaged Roofs Structural & Mechanical Environmental or Health

9. Environmental & Health

10. Insulation Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000+ Vermiculite insulationAsbestos

11. Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000 Asbestos

12. Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000+ Mold

13. Termites Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 10,000

14. Radon Homeowner Exposure ~ $ 3,000

15. Trees: A Thing of Beauty or Liability?

16. Trees Can be Both … Homeowner Exposure ~ $10,000 +

17. Many homeowners neglect property maintenance and repair which can prove to be very costly: - Poor Living Conditions -Reduced Property Value - Foreclosure

18. Do you See an Issue?

19. The Answer

20. The Easy Fix www.carsondunlop.com/if2012

21. Exterior Homeowners can lose major $$$$ by not paying attention to the exterior features like: Gutters & Downspouts Water Drainage Roof Flashings

22. Water is the Enemy!

23. Water is the # 1 Enemy because: High probability of occurrence Major impact on the home High cost to repair and remediate if not addressed early Potential impact on homeowner’s health and safety Impact on cash flow

24. The Good News 95% of the time it is PREVENTABLE Most basements leak at some point Not a structural problem If water accumulates outside, it will almost always leak through foundation

25. Easy Solution

27. Home Warranty Coverage Covers the major systems of the home & appliances 1 phone number for homeowners to call to fix an appliance or address a system issue Coverage up to $ 30,000 per year Far less than a third party to maintain your property Great client gift starting at $199

28. Specialty Services Home Inspection Asbestos Indoor Air Quality MoldRadon Sewer Camera Thermal Imaging TermiteWETT

30. AgentBook

31. Seller’s Inspections Market shift to Seller’s inspections Ability to advise Buyer’s about the property Saves times & frustration Helpful tool to market your property

32. Lifecycles & Cost Tool Download this handy Resource at: www.carsondunlop.com

33. Carson Dunlop Homeowners Association Free technical advice for as long as they own their home Up-to-date resources on maintaining, renovating, and repairing their home Access to group savings on a variety of home related products Savings of over $1,000

34. In Conclusion…