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Property insights that protect you

Issue #001 

7 October 2025

⚡ The Golden Hour Is Now

The property game is changing — fast. Right now, is your golden hour as an agent or agency. Those who act first by building home inspections into their sales kit will lead the pack. Those who wait? They risk being left behind when the market — or the law — forces change.

This isn’t about “maybe one day.” It’s about today. Smart agents are already moving. Are you?

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🚨 Industry Watch: Quasi-Mandatory by 2026?

The momentum is undeniable:

  • 2025 has been a turning point — buyers demand transparency, insurers are paying attention, and banks are watching closely.

  • 2026 is the tipping point — inspections may not be officially “law,” but they are quickly becoming the unwritten rule. Ignore it, and you’ll stand out for the wrong reasons.

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⚖️ The Wake-Up Call: Pam Golding Case

The recent Pam Golding sent shockwaves through the industry:

✅ Agencies can be held liable for latent defects years after a sale.
✅ “As is” clauses won’t protect you if you can’t prove disclosure.
✅ The Consumer Protection Act has teeth — and it’s biting harder.

 

Translation? If you don’t use inspections, you’re carrying unnecessary risk — and your clients are too.

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🚀 Why You Need to Act Now

  • Stand out with pre-listing inspections that show you’re serious about transparency.

  • Protect yourself and your agency from expensive legal battles.

  • Win client trust with independent, professional reports.

  • Stay one step ahead before inspections become a requirement.

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How a Home Inspection can

protect you, the agent .

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🛡️ How a Home Inspection Protects You, the Agent

 

1.   ✅ Shields You from Liability

       Agents are often caught in the crossfire when post-sale defects emerge.

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       A professional inspection:

  • Documents the property’s condition at the time of sale.

  • Reduces the risk of claims under the Consumer Protection Act or Voetstoots clause.

  • Shows you acted in good faith by recommending due diligence.

       Result: You’re less likely to be blamed for hidden defects or misrepresentation.

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​2. 📄 Strengthens Your Paper Trail

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       A detailed inspection report:

  • Serves as a third-party verification of the property’s condition.

  • Can be attached to your mandate or offer-to-purchase documents.

  • Helps resolve disputes quickly with clear, visual evidence.

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       Result: You have proof that protects your reputation and your deal.

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3.  🤝 Builds Trust with Buyers and Sellers

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       Recommending a home inspection shows you’re:

  • Transparent and client-focused.

  • Willing to go the extra mile to protect all parties.

  • Not just chasing commission — but delivering peace of mind.

     

       Result: More referrals, repeat business, and stronger relationships.

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4.  🧠 Educates Your Clients (So You Don’t Have To)

 

       Instead of fielding technical questions about damp, cracks, or compliance:

  • Let the inspector explain it professionally.

  • Use the report to guide negotiations.

  • Avoid giving advice outside your scope.

 

       Result: You stay in your lane and avoid costly misunderstandings.

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5.   📈 Helps You Close Faster

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       Properties with inspection reports:

  • Attract more serious buyers.

  • Face fewer delays due to surprises.

  • Are easier to price and position confidently.

       

       Result: Faster deals, smoother transactions, happier clients.

 

🔑 Bonus Tip for Agents

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Include a pre-listing inspection as part of your marketing package. It shows sellers you’re proactive and gives buyers confidence from day one.

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