Tell agents in one sentence that their buyers can pay for the inspection at closing, with no upfront cost and no credit check.
Then add it to your website, your emails to agents and your booking confirmations. The free Spectora Pay at Close Marketing Kit has ready-made materials to help.
Why do real estate agents care about Pay at Close?
Agents want inspections that flow with their process. When a buyer can't pay for the inspection upfront, it can get delayed or skipped, and that puts the deal at risk. With Pay at Close, buyers pay at closing, so upfront cost stops getting in the way.
"It's a real big selling point, not only for us, but also for our Realtors. Our Realtors like it a lot. We get a lot of push from Realtors saying, 'these people offer you pay at close and you should use them.'" — Samantha, Office Manager, Show Me Missouri Home Inspections
What should I say to agents about Pay at Close?
Keep it to one line: "Your buyers can pay for the inspection at closing. No upfront cost, no credit check, and it's handled through closing."
Where should inspectors promote Pay at Close?
- Your website: If you have a Spectora website, add a Pay at Close page. If you don't, add a line near your booking button.
- Emails to agents: Send a short note to your agent list saying you now offer Pay at Close.
- Your email signature and booking confirmations: Agents see these on every job.
- In person: Mention it at office meetings, open houses and walkthroughs.
Is there a Pay at Close marketing kit?
Yes. The Spectora Pay at Close Marketing Kit has ready-to-use materials for agents and buyers.
Does offering Pay at Close help inspectors get more referrals?
It gives agents a clear reason to send buyers to you. Pay at Close is becoming common in many markets. Where it isn't yet, you can be the first inspector agents think of for it.
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FAQ
Do agents have to do anything for their buyer to use Pay at Close? No. The buyer chooses Pay at Close at booking, and Spectora works with the title company.
Does Pay at Close cost the buyer more? Only if you set an additional Pay at Close fee. It's optional, up to $100, and it appears on the buyer's invoice as its own line.
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