Give Buyers Clarity on Trees — Without Adding Work to Your Plate
An independent arborist evaluation designed specifically for real estate transactions
This page is intended for real estate professionals. The service described is optional and buyer-initiated.
Buyers routinely schedule inspections, appraisals, and surveys.
Trees — despite their long-term impact on ownership costs and property value — are rarely evaluated by a qualified professional during the inspection period.
This service exists to fill that gap — clearly, independently, and without creating additional work for agents.
What This Is
The Tree CheckUp® Inspection service is an optional evaluation performed by a credentialed arborist, focused on:
- Overall tree health and condition
- Landscape context
- Ownership and planning considerations
It is designed specifically for real estate decision-making, not construction, permitting, or enforcement.
What This Is Not
To avoid confusion, this service is not:
- A pass/fail inspection
- A contractor estimate
- A recommendation to remove trees
- A substitute for municipal permitting or code requirements
- A required step in any transaction
Buyers choose this service based on their comfort level and priorities.
Agents most often introduce this option when:
- A property has mature or prominent trees
- Trees are a defining feature of the home
- Buyers are planning long-term ownership
- Buyers are purchasing higher-value homes (commonly $750K+)
Agents are not expected to explain tree issues — only to offer the option.
How You Can Introduce It
Agents use or adapt the following:
“Along with the standard inspections, some buyers—especially on homes with mature trees—choose to have a The Tree CheckUp® Inspection service done.
It’s performed by a credentialed tree care professional and focuses on overall tree health and planning.
It’s completely optional, but it helps buyers avoid surprises after closing.”
No additional explanation is required.
Offering an independent option during the inspection period demonstrates diligence without assuming responsibility.
Pricing Orientation
Most evaluations fall between $600–$900 for a typical home — comparable to many specialty inspections.
Smaller or single-tree reviews may be as low as $450.
The final pricing is determined by the property and confirmed with the buyer before booking.
Agents are not involved in pricing or scheduling.
How It Works
- The homebuyer books and pays directly
- No one needs to be present
- Exterior-only site visit
- Seller notification language is provided if needed
- The typical report turnaround is 2–3 days
The good news for you:
The Tree CheckUp® Inspectionservice does not add any coordination work for agents.
Insurance
Insurance providers may review trees based on proximity to structures or visible conditions, sometimes after closing.
This service provides professional documentation of observed tree condition at the time of inspection, which buyers may find useful for future reference.
No insurance outcomes are predicted or guaranteed.
Agent Familiarization Review
Agents who would like to better understand how this service works may request a one-time, limited-scope familiarization review of their own property.
This overview is:
- Non-transactional
- Limited in scope
- Provided by invitation only
Its purpose is simply to help agents feel comfortable introducing the service to buyers.
Tree CheckUp® Professional Standards & Independence
- Performed by ISA Certified Arborists / Board Certified Master Arborists
- Informed by industry best practices
- No tree work is performed, recommended, or sold
- Entirely independent of any transaction
How to Share This With Buyers
When appropriate, agents may share the buyer information and booking page directly with their client.
This page explains the service in plain language and allows the buyer to:
- Learn what the evaluation covers
- See typical pricing
- Get an exact price
- Book directly, if they choose
Most agents simply copy and send this link to buyers when discussing inspections or due diligence.
Agents are offering an option, not making a recommendation or judgment about the property.
No additional explanation or coordination on your part is required.
Serving Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Palm Harbour, Tarpon Springs, East Lake, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Citrus Springs, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, Inverness, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Hudson, Citrus Park, Lutz, Sugarmill Woods, Ocala, Crystal River and more.