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Since I am a newer inspector, I make it a point to document items like a obvious crack in the ceiling. I also go on to say that it appears to be minor, and it is for your information. Well the house I did a couple days ago was full of problems. 88 pages of pics and report. Of course the buyer did not buy, and the sellers agent was pissed, and she called to say I killed her deal, and went on to tell me that I should not have put cosmetic items in the report, like that was the reason it got bombed. The dangerous deck, electrical issues, and the leaking plumbing were ok, just not cosmetic comments. Do some other inspectors put cosmetic items or not?
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Forget the realtor, for a moment. "Cosmetic" items are not a part of my report, but are certainly a part of my inspection. Drywall cracks have a cause. I am not necessarily looking or reporting on the cracks as much as I am seeking what is causing them. Same with driveways, sidewalks, etc. An out of plumb doorway can be poor workmanship and "cosmetic" or can be a sign of a serious structural issue. Let the "cosmetics" be the signals...not the targets...in your report. |
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When it comes to cosmetic issues I always tell my clients to notate any they wish in the report as it is their report and I only work for them.
I report what I see as an issue but they may decide that the big paint scratch in the back closet is an issue to them and it is their report. I am happy to take a picture and insert it in as something they wish to discuss with the seller. I may follow SOP but I am there to serve my client. www.chicagopropertyinspection.com www.elliotthomeinspection.com www.chicagolandhomeinspection.com www.homeandcondoinspector.com www.homeandcondoinspection.com http://www.homeinspectorpro.com/ (Report Software) Bob Elliott Last edited by belliott; 9/25/09 at 6:13 PM.. |
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I use something like:
OBSERVATION: Crack was noted. Crack did not appear to be a significant structural issue. There is a general comment in the interior wall covering section stating "Minor cracks in the walls, unless noted in the room-by-room descriptions, are considered normal shrinkage or settling" "An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field" Niels Bohr "Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won't have time to make them all yourself" Alfred Sheinwold Eureka, Fortuna & Arcata, CA
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Depends on what service the Client wants. Of my many inspections, for the ones that are relevant to the question, here are my answers:
LIST - no BASIC - no STANDARD - no PREMIUM - yes TECH - yes RENT - yes
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Example is one minor crack (corner) of window glass. I have in my agreement and make a point to point out these to the client as an example of really obvious things I won't report unless the quantity of similar items makes them significantly costly. The issue is whether the cosmetic is a sign of something more serious. WHich is of course why my clients hire me. I rate my defects for urgency so my client has a fairly easy time of identifying the serious stuff. As for the agents getting PO'd. Tough for them. The client has a contingency clause and in most states/areas it is their call as to what makes a significant defect and exercising their RIGHT to bail. If the real estate saleperson didn't want that to happen they should have counseled thier client the seller) to do a better job in dealing with tose "cosmetic" issues. 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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This is RR's point. Clarksville - Nashville Home Inspector Lic#40 http://www.midtninspections.com ITC Certified Level II Thermographer Cert#1958 Building Science Thermographer Cert#33784 http://www.thermalimagingscan.com HVAC Certification EPA Cert#2046620 Link to my Website at: http://www.midtninspections.com/link-submission |
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Cough cough
My service is premium to all clients. |
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This is what they want you to do for them. They may be unhappy if you leave one out!
and and
Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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yes I do
"Be Proud of Your Home, Go With Pride!" 'Not just a Home Inspection, but an Education' Pride Property Inspections provides professional Home Inspections throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona including Pima, Cochise, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Graham counties. |
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Pay me enough Joe I'll repaint the walls
Bill Boerner STL Home Inspection Services St. Louis, Missouri (314) 805-2137 bill@stlhomeinspector.com http://www.stlhomeinspector.com |
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No craftsman, or Spaniard can make everything Perfect, there is no such thing. Dale Duffy 602.402.5305 Inspect Arizona Companies, Inc. Phoenix Home Inspectors, Inc. Your Leaking House-- Your Leaking House Message Board InterNACHI 2007 U.S.A Member of the Year |
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I tell them a home is not the space shuttle. There will be minor deviations from perfection.
Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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Please Note:
kpierce is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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Dale Duffy 602.402.5305 Inspect Arizona Companies, Inc. Phoenix Home Inspectors, Inc. Your Leaking House-- Your Leaking House Message Board InterNACHI 2007 U.S.A Member of the Year |
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