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Imagine this nightmare scenario: you find the house of your dreams that’s right in your budget. You are careful on your walkthrough of the property to look out for any damage. When you’re ready, you place a bid and the seller accepts. Contracts are signed and they keys are exchanged. You have a wonderful […]
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How To Choose A Termite and Pest Control Company In San Diego
There are plenty of termite and pest control companies in San Diego, but they don’t all offer the same quality of service. Since the need for termite inspections and exterminations are relatively rare, San Diego homeowners don’t have a termite company on speed dial. So, when the need arises, how do you choose which termite […]
What Happens When The Dream Home You Want To Buy Has Termites?
Now that the real estate market is picking up in San Diego, you may decide it’s time to upgrade while prices are still low. But what happens if you find your dream home and it fails its termite inspection? Do you walk away from the deal and start your house hunting all over again? Not […]
Top Five Termite Myths That Real Estate Agents Should Know
As a real estate agent, some of your most fearsome foes are termites. These little buggers can literally eat away at your bottom line if they decide to move into one of the homes you are trying to sell. As the saying goes, know thy enemy. In order to help you better address termite issues, […]
That’s Not An Elf on the Shelf
A Holiday Message about Drywood Termite Damage As the holiday season approaches, you might tell your children that Santa’s elves are hard at work determining who’s a good boy or girl so Santa can finalize his list. You might even have your own “Elf on the Shelf” who hides throughout the house reporting all […]
Real Estate Agent Quick Tip: Make Sure New Homes Get Termite Pre-Treatment
The numbers on new home construction are finally starting to jump, which means real estate agents are jumping as well (for joy!). If you’ve taken on a client or two who are looking for a brand new home or looking to build a home, it’s important to suggest that they consider properties that are pre-treated […]
Real Estate Agent Quick Tip: Always Ask For A Home’s Termite Infestation History
Home sellers are required to disclose a variety of information about their home to buyers. The specific disclosure requirements vary by state, so buyers and their real estate agents should make sure they know what is and is not required. Some states require the seller to disclose the home’s past history of termite inspections. In […]
When Do Termites Strikes?
Q: I’ve heard that termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year in the United States. I definitely don’t want that happening to my house! Is there a certain time of year when they strike so I can be on the lookout for signs? A: You’re right, termites cause a significant amount of damage […]
Q& A: Termite Inspection Before or After Escrow?
Q: When purchasing a home, is it better to have the termite inspection performed before or after entering escrow? A: This is a question we get a lot in the wood repair business. Homeowners are understandably nervous about agreeing to purchase a home only to get back a termite inspection report that shows massive termite […]
How We Fix Termite Damaged Wood
We’ve written a lot about termites and termite damage on this blog Is Termite Damage Covered by your Home Owners Policy? Are Termite Warranties Worth the Price? Get the Most Out of your Termite Inspection Get to Know your Local Termites How to Find Termite Damage What we haven’t written about is how to fix […]
