Drive-by inspection explained

Drive-by inspection is a quick assessment of a property.^[1] Drive-by inspection, or quick property assessment of properties are performed to assess a real estate property, such as of by field investigators for out-of-town landlords of rental property.^[2] Drive-by inspection services are primarily used by financial institutions in the case of foreclosure and require foreclosure property preservation and bank foreclosure inspection services and specialists.

Foreclosure

Drive-by inspection process includes:

• Property assessment,^[3] upgrades and improvements  - the property is inspected by a professional which inspects based upon a report verifying that all given financial funds and resources where utilized solely for home improvement.
• Investigation and verification  - is done to confirmed the property address, determine neighborhood condition and value of properties, and capture a photographic record of property interior and exterior.
• Legalization
• Implementation of methods and procedures are enforced by:
  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Notes and References

1. Book: Field Inspection Start-up Guide. Inertia Team. 1 July 2016. en.
2. Wallin, Craig. (2009). "Drive-By Profits: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making Money as an Independent Field Inspector." Anacortes, WA: Headstart Publishing. p. 148.
3. Web site: Property Valuations. Perth Property Valuations. 29 April 2015.