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Is there any general rule of thumb as to where does one draw the line between angering the realtor by putting "too many" discrepancies on the report versus risking liability by omitting too many? I guess what I'm asking is, what is too picky?
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How much risk do you want to assume or possibly be at risk of not reporting?
More to the point, an inspector must or at least should at a minimum meet the SOP. (Standards of Practice) That is the expected industry standard. Consider as a suggestion - the point of collecting similar issues into one or a few statement(s) - such as punchlist of electrical deficiencies. Are they significant enough to "recommend" that the work required to correct, repair or replace is a major and significantly impacts the client. Does the significance require the work, skill or expertise of a "professional" tradesperson? Gather all of that into a simple description of those defects. Sometimes it is easy to create a list of defects, but just a suggestion - sit back and get a grasp of the bigger picture. In other words it may be possible to consolidate 100 defects into a list of 10 major issues, with certain ones being related to that particular system. Hopefully the house is not that bad! Inspection Support Services Inc. "Those who can do. Those who CARE, teach" or “Teaching is the highest form of understanding.” Aristotle |
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Well put. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
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Lots of agents fewer HI ,cant anger all of them Only the dishonest ones . Do a good job do not worry about Agents, only your customer.
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This is a trick question right? You are working for the client. Not the used house saleperson. The description of being "to picky" us used by those same agents to intimidate you. I've yet to hear a homebuyer describe their home inspector as "to picky". This in an ongoing argument in the HI community. Some believe (as I do) that we should have absolutely no concern for the deal or the real estate agent. That soliciting them for referral business is inappropriate and creates an incurable conflict of interest. So to put in a humorous way. The line for me is where the agent faints from apoplexy over my report. They turn such pretty colors. Good Luck Don Belmont email: don@wisehi.com Are your home inspections priced for profit? The Service Business Profit Pricing Modeler can answer that question. Easy, Fast, Accurate, Affordable Special Pricing for InterNACHI members. Send me a Private Message for the discount code. WiseEyes Home and Property Inspections Inc. Vermont Equine Thermal Imaging Vermont Home Energy Tune-up |
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^^^ Yup. You can market to them all you want, but your inspection is done for your client, not the agent, and the report is not influenced by anyone. Ian Niquette Square One Home Inspection Markesan WI 53946 www.squareonehomeinspection.com Active Rain Network INACHI Awards Portal Want To Exchange Links? What we've got here is......failure......to communicate.....
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The only thing that should influence your report is the house. Set your clients expectations, do your inspection and report what you see. Simple, really. Owl Home Inspections Rick Maday Itasca, IL Home Inspector Serving all Chicago Suburbs Schaumburg Home Inspector Naperville Home Inspector Lake County Home Inspector
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