Finally, first home inspection

[ekartal6]

Yes clearly. The realtor tore my business card into little pieces then threw it in my face when I called out a crumbling foundation needed further evaluation. Had it been a male realtor that did that he may not be a realtor anymore and I would no longer be an inspector. Just kidding.. I think.

[Ted Allen]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

Yes clearly. The realtor tore my business card into little pieces then threw it in my face when I called out a crumbling foundation needed further evaluation. Had it been a male realtor that did that he may not be a realtor anymore and I would no longer be an inspector.

WoW! I swear I do not remember my first "real Inspection"

I do however remember my bad( complaint) inspections and the folks involved.

[Ted Allen]

Do not think I am nuts as I did a lot of non fee paid inspections before I did my first "real " inspection.

[ekartal6]

It's easy for me to remember that because it has never happened since. That was a real good lesson for me. From the moment we started the inspection "Betty Big Hair" started taking control. Never again.

[W. Michael Chris]

Originally Posted by Icelegend20

I have my first home inspection tomorrow and I'm nervous. It's a prelisting inspection so I understand he's okay with me finding problems. How'd each of you handle your first???

Hope I'm not to late to pipe in . . . take your time . . . be relaxed . . . if your client ask a question and you don't know the answer, be honest and let him know you'll get back with an answer (here on this board, everyone is extremely helpful) . . . I remember taking close to 40-50 pictures on my first inspection (just in case I missed something in report, photos help jog the old memory) . . . remember to have fun.

[Russel Ray]

Do you best. If you're not sure of something, say so, but tell them that you have 9,200 inspectors at your beck and call here at NACHI, and that you can have an answer (for 9,200 answers) within 24 hours. They'll appreciate the human factor.

Originally Posted by tallen

I swear I do not remember my first "real Inspection"

I definitely remember my first one because it was a 4-unit apartment complex followed immediately by a 5-unit apartment complex. Same day. Same Client. Same Realtor. An awesome start. Client since then has done 7 more inspections. Realtor has used us a bazillion times, and has referred another gazillionbazillion Realtors to us. I think that Realtor is the only reason I'm still in business. He has also made judicious use of my WALK inspections.

[smead]

Originally Posted by tallen

Erol thats not nice. lmao

Do you really remember your first inspection?

I'll never forget.

I'll

[tneyedli1]

Originally Posted by jwilliams4

Icelegend 20?? Say, you wouldn't be Jo-Jo Starbuck, would you??

Smile with yours eyes as you firmly handshake all in the inspection party.
Remember you are in control of the whole process from start to finish. You have been building your confidence of home inspections the moment you decided on this career path. Be proud to show it. You are being paid for your knowledge as much as your product.
Good fortune shines upon those work hard.
Terry Neyedli
NACHI member
www.alphahomeinspections.ca

[wforsyth]

Originally Posted by tneyedli1

Smile with yours eyes as you firmly handshake all in the inspection party.
Remember you are in control of the whole process from start to finish. You have been building your confidence of home inspections the moment you decided on this career path. Be proud to show it. You are being paid for your knowledge as much as your product.
Good fortune shines upon those work hard.
Terry Neyedli
NACHI member
www.alphahomeinspections.ca

This, along with looking them IN the eyes, is so important. Otherwise you look shifty and untrustworthy. Which of course is a career killer.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by wforsyth

This, along with looking them IN the eyes, is so important. Otherwise you look shifty and untrustworthy. Which of course is a career killer.

I've had five blind Clients in 5½ years (as well as two deaf Clients and one dwarf/midget family of three).

[Jim Lott]

heres wishin you lots of luck...just remember...WHEN
YOUR FINALLY DONE... SMILE AND SAY YOUR REPORT WILL BE READY
TOMMROW ...SIGN HERE...AND THAT WILL BE $475.00... :*)))))))