The Insider's Guide To Selling Your Home By Owner- Rocio Fausto I | Seite 98

more than 30 days old. If the sale is contingent on financing, the
inspection is usually not ordered until there is a full loan approval;
however, if the loan approval is imminent but not official within
the final week before the closing date, then it might be wise to
order it anyway.
Your agent will advise you on this. If you have an active
termite contract, then you should call that Termite company to set
up the inspection. If you do not have a termite contract, then you
and your agent will discuss selection of a company to do the
inspection, and either one of you may make the phone call.
You will need to be home for the inspection. If you cannot
be there for the inspection, then your agent may be able to help
co-ordinate the inspection on your behalf. When you call to make
the inspection appointment, make sure to inform the inspector that
the purpose of the inspection is for a real estate sale.
10. Pest Inspection results: The Termite company will
either give you the written report at the time of inspection, or they
may deliver or mail it to you or your agent. It is very important
that your agent get the original inspection report as soon as
possible.
If you ordered the report yourself, please advise your agent
by who and when the inspection is being performed, so your
agent can follow-up on the paper work. Copies have to be faxed
or delivered to all parties concerned, including the Lender,
Closing Agent, and the Buyer or Buyer's agent.
*NEGATIVE REPORTS: Occasional a negative report is
received indicating that a termite infestation has been found, or
worse than that, a wood boring beetle infestation. Your contract
may cover only certain types of pest.
If you have a subterranean termite infestation, then a ground
treatment is done which may involve boring holes in the slab for
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