or their lender. This usually does not occur until the last 10 days of the process. It usually takes place on the morning of the closing. It is not necessary for you to be home for the survey, because they do not need to come into your home. The only evidence of the survey having been done is the classic wood stakes with red or orange ribbon at the corners of your property. The “termite” inspection is an inspection of all wood- destroying organisms, including but not limited to dry wood and subterranean termites, wood-boring beetles, carpenter ants, and wood rot caused by wet rot or by fungi. The pest inspection paperwork, called the WDO, cannot be more than 30 days old. If the sale is contingent on financing, the inspection is usually not ordered until there is a full loan approval. However, if the loan approval is imminent but not official within the final week before the closing date, then it might be wise to order it anyway. Your agent will advise you on this. If you have an active termite contract, then you should call that termite company to set up the inspection. 9. Pest Inspection:
If you do not have a termite contract, then you and your agent will discuss selection of a company to do the
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