They say buying or building a home can be one of the most stressful self-induced situations to endure. The financial costs and implications bring a level of stress that can put a potential home owner on a roller coaster full of peaks and troughs.
The same can be said (perhaps to a lesser degree) of those selling a home.
Are we selling at the right time, for the right price; what will the market do in a year or two from now? The ‘what ifs’ are almost endless.
The same can be said (perhaps to a lesser degree) of those selling a home.
Are we selling at the right time, for the right price; what will the market do in a year or two from now? The ‘what ifs’ are almost endless.
If you are selling your home, there are a few key things you can do to protect your investment and get a good return.
The Auckland housing market is in boom mode, however that does not mean it is without its own unique quirks, demands and pitfalls.
“Leaky homes” are two words that strike fear into the heart of any home owner. They carry with them plummeting house values, expensive repair costs and an overall degraded perception of the home.
The stigma of leaky homes is felt throughout the Auckland housing market whereby homes that, due to their look, are often tarred with the leaky building stigma.
The Auckland housing market is in boom mode, however that does not mean it is without its own unique quirks, demands and pitfalls.
“Leaky homes” are two words that strike fear into the heart of any home owner. They carry with them plummeting house values, expensive repair costs and an overall degraded perception of the home.
The stigma of leaky homes is felt throughout the Auckland housing market whereby homes that, due to their look, are often tarred with the leaky building stigma.
Can you tell a leaky home by its construction?
Examples exist of Mediterranean style homes (common to leaky buildings) that have been certified water-tight but are languishing on the Auckland open market - sitting for 8 months and more.
Even when the dryness of the home is confirmed and backed by thermal imaging and building reports, making it, in many instances, as dry as any house in Auckland could hope to be, there still remains this crippling stigma.
As a seller it is a frustrating wall to come up against. One that is built on fear and hype.
People are prone to applying judgement calls devoid of fact – whereby a house looks like it could have a leaky roof, so they walk away.
There needs to be an end to this knee-jerk reaction.
Thermal imaging and building reports provide the quantifiable data and inspection proof of a dry home. Nationwide perceptions driven by fear however are not as easy to placate.
Even when the dryness of the home is confirmed and backed by thermal imaging and building reports, making it, in many instances, as dry as any house in Auckland could hope to be, there still remains this crippling stigma.
As a seller it is a frustrating wall to come up against. One that is built on fear and hype.
People are prone to applying judgement calls devoid of fact – whereby a house looks like it could have a leaky roof, so they walk away.
There needs to be an end to this knee-jerk reaction.
Thermal imaging and building reports provide the quantifiable data and inspection proof of a dry home. Nationwide perceptions driven by fear however are not as easy to placate.
Say no to the drama
What’s the best way forward and how can we calm the hysteria, over-reactions and knee-jerk judgement calls?
Marketing
Market your home as first and foremost “A healthy home”. This is, after all, a key factor when purchasing a property, so if imaging and building reports show that your home is moisture-free then it will not harbour mould and other ill health causing bacteria
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A HEALTHY home is a big selling point, particularly for a family with young kids.
One of the fears Kiwi home buyers have of a leaky home (or even one that looks like a leaky home) is the cost to rectify, but also the health implications. So why not eliminate that fear for them?
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A HEALTHY home is a big selling point, particularly for a family with young kids.
One of the fears Kiwi home buyers have of a leaky home (or even one that looks like a leaky home) is the cost to rectify, but also the health implications. So why not eliminate that fear for them?
Testing for leaks
Infrared Inspection
By providing a Thermal Imaging Inspection (Building Envelope Inspections, Roofing, Moisture Restoration, Mould Remediation) we can document a hidden fault for corrective action or to prioritise repairs. . Thermal Imaging should be completed prior to or during a Building Inspection.
Pre-listing/sale inspections
More and more home sellers today recognise the advantage of having their home inspected before putting it on the market. Being able to market your home problem-free gives you a distinct advantage over other homes on the market.
The sale of the property is less likely to fall over at the last minute:
• Relieves pressure of having to rush around at the last minute to get repair estimates
• Alleviates disagreements on how much the price should be adjusted down
• Lightens negotiations and last minute renegotiations
• May lead to purchaser waiving their home inspection.
The sale of the property is less likely to fall over at the last minute:
• Relieves pressure of having to rush around at the last minute to get repair estimates
• Alleviates disagreements on how much the price should be adjusted down
• Lightens negotiations and last minute renegotiations
• May lead to purchaser waiving their home inspection.
The buying process pitfalls
There is a reason why some unscrupulous people choose to sell their home at auction.
Most home buyers under normal buying conditions will get a building and moisture inspection prior to going unconditional on a property, however some people don’t follow the exact same process when buying at auction. This leaves a weak spot that allows those with less than strong moral fibre, to work it to their advantage.
Most home buyers under normal buying conditions will get a building and moisture inspection prior to going unconditional on a property, however some people don’t follow the exact same process when buying at auction. This leaves a weak spot that allows those with less than strong moral fibre, to work it to their advantage.
Buyer beware
Some vendors prefer to sell their home at auction because they know perfectly well it will not pass a building and/or moisture test under a normal contract of sale agreement.
If you are not familiar with buying at an auction, the basic rule of thumb is that when the hammer goes down, the deal goes unconditional, you get the property as is, no matter what potential issues there may be lurking beneath (some auction conditions can vary).
If you are not familiar with buying at an auction, the basic rule of thumb is that when the hammer goes down, the deal goes unconditional, you get the property as is, no matter what potential issues there may be lurking beneath (some auction conditions can vary).
Don't relax your focus
As a buyer, don’t relax your pre-purchase due diligence process in the lead up to an auction.
If you are a seller, why not pre-address any issues and go to market with a focus on transparency as a way to prove to potential buyers that your home has nothing to hide – it is dry, healthy and not deserving of unfair judgement.
At Heat Seekers we are able to help you, whether a buyer or seller, with getting accurate thermal imaging and building inspections that tell the true story of your home or potential home.
If you wish to sell your home with an open knowledge policy, with nothing to hide and nothing to fear, then a thermal imaging test and inspection will help you do that. If you are a buyer and pride yourself on doing your due diligence, then thermal imaging and inspection will be a necessary part of your home buying journey.
Don’t allow hype or unadvised and knee-jerk judgements to tarnish your investment process. Call our team today to ensure you get ‘it right’ with accurate, data driven testing.
If you are a seller, why not pre-address any issues and go to market with a focus on transparency as a way to prove to potential buyers that your home has nothing to hide – it is dry, healthy and not deserving of unfair judgement.
At Heat Seekers we are able to help you, whether a buyer or seller, with getting accurate thermal imaging and building inspections that tell the true story of your home or potential home.
If you wish to sell your home with an open knowledge policy, with nothing to hide and nothing to fear, then a thermal imaging test and inspection will help you do that. If you are a buyer and pride yourself on doing your due diligence, then thermal imaging and inspection will be a necessary part of your home buying journey.
Don’t allow hype or unadvised and knee-jerk judgements to tarnish your investment process. Call our team today to ensure you get ‘it right’ with accurate, data driven testing.
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