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listing service. Using 160 homes sold per year, with an inspection <br /> of one hour, times the building inspector salary amounts to <br /> approximately $3,110 staff time for the City. Also estimating <br /> support services of two hours per week, averaging the department <br /> secretary's and housing inspectors salary is approx. $1446 . Both <br /> figures combined equals $4,556 total costs per year for city <br /> employees time. Inspection fee of 160 homes per year with the <br /> inspection charge of $75 results in $12,000 revenue for the city <br /> per year. <br /> Private inspection a license is required by the city. <br /> Approximately 15 private inspector per year with annual charge of <br /> $75 per license results in $1,125. Filing fee for the seller is <br /> also required by some cities . 160 homes sold @ 15 per home equals <br /> $2,400 . Both totaled together equals $3,525 revenue for the city. <br /> D. Agent. Costs associated with the agent is a longer <br /> closing period. When homeowners are unaware of either inspection <br /> closing dates can be delayed especially when repairs are required. <br /> Mortgage is usually not obtainable when a home had immediate <br /> hazards . <br /> IV. SOCIAL COSTS <br /> Social costs include aspects such as convenience, <br /> accessibility and preference. For example private inspections <br /> offer the citizens the flexibility of scheduling an inspection that <br /> in convenient for them. The inspection time revolves around <br /> his/her own schedule not the schedule of the city. Private <br /> inspection would also allow the citizens to choose an inspector. <br /> Private inspection would give the seller flexibility and freedom. <br /> Social costs also include externalities. It affects the owner and <br /> the buyer but also affects the surrounding neighbors and the entire <br /> city along with the realtors . Are home sellers willing to pay the <br /> inspection fee, or is it an inconvenience factor. <br /> Does the city need to get involved is the sale of housing, or <br /> is it a political statement. If a prospective buyer wanted a home <br /> that was up-to-code wouldn't he/she have the inspection done <br /> whether or not the city required it. Statement of condition is <br /> done by the seller with no inspection fee and does have more <br /> liability than does the inspection. If something is missed in the <br /> inspection, there is usually so many disclaimers a person wouldn't <br /> be able to sue the city. Does the value of a home increase with <br /> either inspection. <br /> V. MISC. COSTS <br /> Advertising costs . Mailing, newspaper publications, Other <br /> expenses. Housing inspection forms (50 forms approx. $55) . <br /> VI. COSTS OF NOT HAVING EITHER PROGRAM. The overall general <br /> exterior of a home will remain stable with or without the programs. <br /> This is due to the Code enforcement officer who is able to enforce <br /> junk/debris ordinances because it is visible. The interior of a <br /> home is not visible unless these programs are implemented. <br /> Without inspection program it would be more difficult to the <br /> eliminate hazards to health and safety to dwelling occupants and <br /> correct maintenance problems that could lead to premature <br />