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What type of information do you collect from the caller that asssits you in getting ready for the inspection.
So far I have a page set up that has the following Client Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone: Email: Payment type: Type: Single Multi Condo Apt. Occupied: Access: Inspection address: City: Zip: Day: Time: SqFt: Year Built: Utilities: Water Gas Elec Foundation: Garage: Other: Fee: Recieved: Buyers Agent: Report Copy Y N Company: Phone: Email: Sellers Agent: Report Copy Y N Company: Phone: Email: |
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How did you hear about my company? Is usually right after Name and phone #.
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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Looks good and I agree with Rick. This willhelp you know if you are spending wisely.
Ian Niquette Square One Home Inspection Markesan WI 53946 www.squareonehomeinspection.com Active Rain Network What we've got here is......failure......to communicate.....
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Who referred you to us?
How can I help you? Then listen! Lots of notes, fill in your questions. After they are done you have an idea of where they are going and can better direct the questions. They also feel like you will address any concerns they have. John Shishilla Residential Contractor Accredited Claims Adjuster (ACA) Serving all of Brevard including: Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, Rockledge, Viera, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbor Beach, Cape Canaveral, Indialantic and surrounding areas. Honor Construction www.honorconstruction.com www.honorinspections.com "Brevard's Premiere Inspection Company" 321-327-2950 |
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I usually get info concerning:
- Combo lock - supra lock box - CBS Code - Is there an alarm system. Walked in many times not knowing or not being told -oh yea I forgot to tell you about the alarm. Up against the wall MF. (when cops show up) - Utilities on ? - Heated SF ? - Crawlspace ? - Vacant - occupied ? |
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Check this similar thread from a couple of weeks ago for more information.
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All good information
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BOOKING QUESTIONS
1. House Square Footage? 2. House Age? 3. Slab or Crawl Space? 4. Any detached structures inspected? 5. Is the home in distress or poor condition? (Add $25.00 min.) 6. Location? (See list of faraway places where I charge an additional fee) 7. Siding type. 8. Is the house occupied? 9. Are the utilities on? 10 Want a termite inspection? 11. Want a Home warranty? 12. Water sample? 13. Radon sampled? 14. Give Price Quote 15. Client Name and phone number? 16. Client email address for confirmation. 18. Realtor name and phone number? 19. Realtor email address for confirmation. 20. Is Realtor hot (do I need to dress up?) 21. Give instructions on obtaining Agreement. 22. Will client be in attendance? (Do I have to be on time?) 23. How will inspector gain access to the property? 24. Is there a Security System? Want it checked? / Want info from Brinks Security? 25. Set date and time. Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com Last edited by jfunderburk; 6/17/09 at 8:44 AM.. |
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Joe... too funny couple of super points, btw, does the brinks thing work for you? Also, I've seen the Glamour pics of Realtors - I even had one say to me "you're probably wondering why I have that picture on my card"..... it was literally the first thing they said to me, I'd never met her before. But, I might consider a "wash" IF the house was distressed (great point btw) AND the realtor was hot, fair is fair. |
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Joe. thats some great stuff.....If it is a reocurring realtor I will just ask that they send over the MLS PDF file and the contact info. Saves alot of time.
Paul Pendley Premier Property Inspections 866-458-8516
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Great info Joe, As a 7A myself I can count on two hands how many times I have done a cl100 when the HI was there. As a new-be to the Hi end, the laws are unclear on actually performing wdi's as an HI.
Any insight? Thanks, Dan |
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Just started with Brinks. They sent me a check this week for $680 for providing them the contact info for clients I've worked with the past 3 months. I make $15 for each lead I sent them, whether the client signs up with Brinks or not. Seems to be working REAL well. I make $100 for each HI I send their way, so if anyone is planning to contact Brinks, please call me first. Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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Here's my appointment record:
Property Inspection Appointment Record Client Information:
Access: __________________________________________________ ____ Provided by: _________________________________________________ Contract: _________________________ Payment: ___________________ Date of Inspection: _____________________ Time of Inspection: [81/2] [12 ½] [4 ½] (MTWTF) Sat: [81/2] 12 1/2 Realtor:__________________________________________ ___________ Company: __________________________________________________ Telephone: (W) ____________________(C)___________________ Email: __________________________________________________ _________ Referred by:_______________________________________________ _____ Referral: I R YPI BNI YP Ad Client FR WCCI Other Priority One Building Inspection Services d/b/a Home Check America Office: 866-245-4663 Cell: 815-715-6237 Full member InterNACHI: 06010792 IL license: 450.003154
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