In today’s Real Estate Jam Podcast episode, it’s just Melissa and me. We have no special guests because we are the special guests. Today, we will discuss how we prepare for the appointment and what details we take note of inside (and even outside) the property. Stay tuned to learn more.

The points below are from the 48th episode of The Real Estate JAM, where we discussed how we do property inspections.

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Prepping the Property

Pre-work is an integral part of property inspections. As they always say, when you plan to fail, you fail to plan, and this couldn’t be more appropriate than when it comes to property inspections. Many things go into this, and a checklist is a must-have.

Small Talk is Important in Pre-Work

Sometimes, it’s not just about ticking things off from a checklist. It also matters that you talk to the owner, ask how they are, and find out why they are selling. This is the most important part of pre-work. Find out what else matters in this episode.

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Outline of the Episode:

• [00:48] We don’t have guests today. Melissa and I will be the guests!
• [01:11] We will discuss property inspections and what you can expect, what to do, how you can prepare for the appointment, and what you need to take note of.
• [01:26] New to wholesaling or investing? Here’s what you need to know about property inspection and whether or not you need to bring a contractor right off the bat.
• [02:00] What is pre-work? Is this an essential part of the property inspection process? How do we learn everything we can about the property?
• [03:07] Why is it important to check things on Zillow? What details can we glimpse from there?
• [04:33] What happens when pre-work is not done? What are the potential outcomes?
• [07:06] In Bay County, it’s also essential to check on permits to avoid problems. Is this part of your pre-work checklist?
• [09:49] Another thing to add to your pre-work checklist is to check that the house doesn’t need to be torn down. There are a lot of factors as to why it might be so checked, check, check.
• [12:15] Checking the neighborhood is another thing you should add to your pre-work. Is it a renter’s neighborhood or an owner’s?
• [13:27] Is building rapport a vital part of pre-work? Does it matter that you talk to them about their babies and the breed of their dogs?
• [18:13] Do you need a mask during the property inspection? Melissa thinks so.

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