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Regardless of what the law requires, I would NEVER sell a house here without advising the seller to expect to pay for a professional termite inspection -- even on a brand-new house. On the flip side, I would never let a buyer buy a house without a termite inspection unless they were getting a great price and were already planning to do it themselves.

John Dirgo, R, ABR, e-PRO
Island Trust Properties, LLC
808-987-9243 cell
http://www.hawaiirealproperty.com

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I have the same policy at my company. Usually, the Seller pays for the termite inspection, but if we represent the Buyer and the Seller refuses to pay for it, we insist on the Buyer getting one or sign a release of liability. In Hawaii termites are everywhere, not just on the East side. A good real estate agent can explain the consequences to the Seller. A $200 or so inspection fee is peanuts compared to the Seller's liability.

Aloha,
John S. Rabi, ABR,CM,CRB,FHS,PB
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties

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RE: Affordable Structures - Dave M - 06-19-2007

Termite inspections, while not policy, are highly recomended here as well. I agree in that I never let my buyers close without one.

In the rare event that they don't want one I have a little form that I include to the closing that says they were warned, by me, that I ask them to sign.

I usually try to negotiate the cost of Termite Inspectiion & Home warranty in the contract. But the buyer generally pays for the physical Inspection.

As an inspector, I again warn them in writing. If I spot conducive areas or active infestation I really get after them to have one. I have two termite inspectors that are good and trustworthy (they don't find termites every time they show up).

Blessings,
dave

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RE: Affordable Structures - Dave M - 06-19-2007

Sorry for the double post, but I still don't know if Termite Inspectors, there, are State certified. Is the termite inspection part of the physical inspection?

BTW.. the reason i posted about inspectiions etc.. here, was to let people know that termites are a major problem anywhere that there is a minimal freeze line, which of course is the case in HI.

I just didn't want anyone thinking to bad about my dream Island.

Blessings,
dave

Edited by - Dave M on 06/19/2007 15:47:08

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RE: Affordable Structures - John S. Rabi - 06-19-2007

"I still don't know if Termite Inspectors, there, are State certified. Is the termite inspection part of the physical inspection?"

Termite inspection companies are licensed by the State, their license numbers begin with "P.C.O." Termite inspection is separate from the physical inspection.


Aloha,
John S. Rabi, ABR,CM,CRB,FHS,PB
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties

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