Newbie... what do I charge?

[Randy D. Stufflebeem]

I can not tell you what these mean PI, I&I, REAC, ROV. Hell, I don't even know what half of your services mean. But, I'm out of touch in Illinois.
Randy

[alarsen1]

Originally Posted by Tyler Wierzbicki

I perform the following inspections:
Occupancy Verifications

Heeeeelloooo..... is anybody home?

Yup; you're good. Move on in!

[Randy D. Stufflebeem]

Arne,
Is that all there is to it? Now, I'm interested. I have been thinking about diversifying.

Heeeelloooo...is anyone home?

How'd I do?

Should, I use a checklist, narrative type, summary? Man, think of the money!

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by Tyler Wierzbicki

I perform the following inspections:........What is a good starting price to offer for my services?

What have you been charging for all of these inspections you have performed?

Also, what do the following inspection type abbreviations mean?
PI, I&I, REAC, ROV

PI - Pushy Inspection: When the real estate salesmen follows you around suggesting wording for your observations such as a hole in the roof being "Sky light needs glass replaced", etc. For this inspection, you quadruple your normal rate.

I&I - This is how you sell yourself...a one man inspection company...as a multiple inspection firm. "How many work for you?" "I and...uh....I." Charge them double.

REAC - This is not a type of inspection. It is an acronym for a nasty real estate agent and the last word rhymes with "punt". You figure it out.

ROV - If you drive one of these...a real old vehicle....you are allowed to discount for the oil stain you leave in the driveway.

Hope this helps.

[Randy D. Stufflebeem]

James you are good but do these inspections pay well?

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by rstufflebeem

Heeeelloooo...is anyone home?
...
Should, I use a checklist, narrative type, summary?

Checklist:
Anyone home? ___ Yes üNo



Narrative:
There appeared to be no one home as evidenced by no response when I hollered: Heeeelloooo...is anyone home?

[Larry D. Kage]

Or use a combination:

Checklist/Narrative:


Anyone home? ___ Yes üNo

There appeared to be no one home as evidenced by no response when I hollered: Heeeelloooo...is anyone home?

[alarsen1]

Originally Posted by rstufflebeem

Should, I use a checklist, narrative type, summary? Man, think of the money!

Nothing... just make sure you keep the motor running in the car!