Rehabbers: Do you create an owners manual for the homebuyer?

[David Robertson]

I work in commercial construction and typically an owner will request an owners manual with a list of product installations and their associated warranties.

I think it would be a great marketing strategy for rehabbers to create an owners manual that gives product descriptions of every new and updated items/equipment in the home with their warranties.

I think some homebuyers are wary about buying a rehabbed home, simply because they do not know if the project was done right. The manual could have a copy of the building permits pulled, photos of construction in progress and cut sheets of construction assemblies/standards used during the project.

For example, if a bathroom was remodeled, take pictures of the waterproofing membrane, provide product specifications, maybe even provide a mockup for the homeowner, so they know that everything was done right and by the book.

This will reassure a homeowner that you didn't just slap some lipstick on a pig to sell it to the first sucker.

I think this is a good business practice for any rehabber/remodeler who is remodeling per code and using best construction practices.

If you are doing things right show it off!

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks.