When to say enough is enough?

[Frank Magdefrau]

I have stated this many times over the years. I ask a complete set of questions before I quote any price. The what is the total sq ft question is always my last question.

You should never walk out your door unless you have a complete understanding of the general overall condition of the home you are about to inspect.

The 2 or 3 times I did receive miss guided information resulted in more money and a walkaway. The walkaway was only because I refused to be late for my next inspection because I was lied too, so I just went and had lunch with a friend while I waited until it was time to go to the next job.

If you are a member and would like a list of these proven questions then feel free to send me a PM. They will make you more money per inspection but you have to have a price structure in place that is not based solely on Sq footage.

[Jeffrey S. Campbell]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

How did they back out without a report? Around here if you back out, you have to give the sellers a copy.

basically the listing agent was there and heard all there was... he was somehow representing both... plus the septic failed (separate septic inspection) which was enough to back out alone... then the electrical (stab lock) 5 different types of roofing, some 4-5 layers of roofing... heating system not operational... mold... endless... endless

but will likely be inspecting another home next week for them as they are working on the details of an offer now...two homes down the road...

[Jeffrey S. Campbell]

Originally Posted by fmagdefrau

I have stated this many times over the years. I ask a complete set of questions before I quote any price. The what is the total sq ft question is always my last question.

You should never walk out your door unless you have a complete understanding of the general overall condition of the home you are about to inspect.

The 2 or 3 times I did receive miss guided information resulted in more money and a walkaway. The walkaway was only because I refused to be late for my next inspection because I was lied too, so I just went and had lunch with a friend while I waited until it was time to go to the next job.

If you are a member and would like a list of these proven questions then feel free to send me a PM. They will make you more money per inspection but you have to have a price structure in place that is not based solely on Sq footage.

The client (mother) in my case was infatuated with the home and did not see the issues... the son upon arrival really started seeing things... so the client when discussing the home could not give many details... and those she did give were positive...

[Frank Magdefrau]

Originally Posted by jcampbell

The client (mother) in my case was infatuated with the home and did not see the issues... the son upon arrival really started seeing things... so the client when discussing the home could not give many details... and those she did give were positive...

You could have put the clues together with correct questions.

[tray]

In Illinois from my experience the report is still written, given to the client, who determines if the property is worth moving forward on, and if not generally the attorney drafts a termination letter and is sent to the buyers attorney. I have never done an inspection where a report was not completed, even if the client states they do not require one, I do for my files. Very seldom does the seller get a copy, the report is property of the client, they paid for it, if they choose to give a copy to the buyer that is up to them.
I do get calls from listing agents and sellers attorneys wanting the report, and I tell them contact the buyer, usually I get some pressure from them, but its not my place to distribute someone elses report.

[Gary Farnsworth]

Great posts, everyone. Lots of good ideas, and languages to use here. This is what the message board is about. Professional responses, and no BS. I have found 5 houses out of my thousands of inspections that I have done that were even unsafe to enter. One had so many termites that the whole house, beams, flooring where all crumbling. Two full of mold. One, was just beyond its service life. The other, the foundation was so bad, the house had moved several inches and was unsafe to enter. Again, good job on this thread.