Niche opportunity for property inspections

23 September 2020

ADVERTORIAL

Property Inspections represents an exciting opportunity for niche service providers, as well as for existing businesses such as real estate franchises looking to streamline inspection departments within their operations.

So says David Hutchison, sales director at Property Inspect. Property Inspect is a cloud-based system and mobile app designed for scheduling, producing and managing inspection reports. It is used by thousands of property managers, service providers and inspection businesses to improve efficiency, reduce risk, save money, increase response times, handle disputes more effectively and remain compliant. The platform is tried, tested and trusted.

Inspections play an integral role in the property transaction process, helping to reduce risk and shorten timelines for all parties involved. Demand for property inspections is already increasing, with more sellers requesting reports than before. New legislation such as the Spatial Planning and Land-Use Management Act and the Property Practitioners Act is expected to further accelerate this demand.

“That’s why we say there really is a business opportunity in the niche field of providing property inspections,” says Hutchison.

Inspections and property reporting made simple

Inspections are becoming increasingly important during the buying and selling process. Estate agencies may be required to source a range of inspection reports, from valuation inspections used to set accurate marketing prices, to building inspections that identify defects before an offer is made. There are also mandatory compliance inspections, including beetle and electrical performance inspections.

“The reports are completely customisable and available in real time to improve and speed up decision-making with instant ‘eyes on the ground’,” explains Hutchison.

Using the app in the post-Covid working environment allows agents to spend less time on site while supporting greater social distancing. The system even offers a self-service inspection option that homeowners can complete themselves, without the need for an in-person visit.

In practical terms, Property Inspect provides a complete end-to-end reporting system, from the client portal through to price lists and invoicing. “Property Inspect is a business-critical software solution for businesses providing inspection services,” Hutchison concludes.