The technology available to home inspectors is vastly more diverse, more functional, and (in many ways) harder to choose than it ever has been. The paradox of choice confronts ambitious inspectors whenever they go looking for a software solution to… Create and deliver inspection reports Manage client communications Schedule jobs (and manage schedules) Handle business […]
As most inspectors already know, add-on services are where inspectors can significantly increase their average per hour income and that can contribute substantially to the bottom line. Offering add-on services is critical to the survival and profitability of a home inspection business. In today’s real estate market, while the mortgage business for loans on conventional
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We’ve got some great news to share with you about our FlexFund program. If you’ve been using FlexFund, you already know it’s a game-changer for inspection payments. If you haven’t used FlexFund yet, here’s a quick rundown: When you offer FlexFund, Guardian funds your inspection fees upfront Guardian collects payments from your clients via
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From time to time, we’ll provide updates on product features, bug resolutions, and more! In this post, we’ll highlight some of the more recent updates made to FlexFund, as well a few workarounds for bugs that some of our customers have been experiencing. Product Updates: 1. We have added new verbiage to the invoice in
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The rising cost of inflation and skyrocketing interest rates are putting both home inspectors and homebuyers in a bind. In a slowed down market, home inspectors are eager to ensure inspections are completed and paid for. However, homebuyers are hesitant to spend more money than they need to. Offering homebuyers multiple payment options is the best way to tackle this problem, allowing them to choose what makes sense for them and their lifestyle.
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You’ve probably been given the option to “buy now and pay later” when attempting to purchase products or services this year. In years past, this option was usually connected to credit cards – but a wave of fast-growing financial startups has made Buy Now Pay Later, or BNPL, a common sight on eCommerce checkout pages.
By now, most home inspectors across the country have heard the news regarding the latest payment integration in ISN known as FlexFund. Inspectors have reaped the benefits of this automated, deferred payment feature that removes the risk traditionally associated with offering this service and has allowed inspectors to earn more revenue per inspection. The latest
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Guardian’s FlexFund program launched earlier this year, and our first real-world trials have been fantastically encouraging. We’ve run the numbers from our active users to show you what’s possible… From June 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022, inspectors using the FlexFund program generated an average of $2,791 in additional revenue – and this was possible
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If you are an inspector contemplating charging a convenience fee with credit card payments but have concerns about pushback from your customers, an ACH / e-check option is the best solution. With Guardian/ISN’s Integrated ACH Payment feature, home inspectors can now streamline e-check payments and potentially eliminate credit card processing fees. With the integrated e-check
The real estate market of 2022 looks a lot different than the market of recent years. Mortgage rates are rising, people are tightening their belts, and homes aren’t changing hands in less time than it takes to buy something on Amazon any more. This changed reality may pose some challenges to home inspection businesses –
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