What steps do I need to take?

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by Daniel Bochette

Jeffrey, thanks for the info. I've been working on doing what Nick suggested. That takes a while! one question I can't seem to get an answer for is, what is first thing I need to do before an inspection? Say I get a call to inspect a home Friday. What is the first step in the process?What do I need to do to find out about the home; age, water connections, size, layout, lot size, underground utilities? This was not addressed in my course. Do I go to the county records office? What do I ask for if I do?
I want to be a home inspector and I want to do it right and give my customers what they pay for. There are already too many crooks with contractors licenses here that do halfassed work for big money. I want to do honest work for honest pay.

This is all the info I need to book an inspection:

BOOKING QUESTIONS

1. House Square Footage?
2. House Age?
3. Crawl Space?
4. Foreclosure? Is the home in distress or poor condition? (If so, add $25.00)
5. Location? (Add 25 if in town A, B, C or D etc.)
6. EIFS siding?
7. Is the house occupied?
8. Do you want a termite inspection?
9. Do you want a home warranty (90 day for buyer / 120 for sellers) $25.00
10. Do you want water or radon sampled?
(Water $50 extra if at lab after 3:00 on Thursday.)
11. Give Price Quote
12. Client Name and phone number?
13. Realtor name and phone number?
14. Give instructions on obtaining Agreement.
15. Will client be in attendance?
16. How will inspector gain access to the property?
17. Set date and time.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

A tip...join a local organization. I know there is a local NACHI group in Greenville. You'll learn a lot from meeting other inspectors.

P.S.

Spartanburg is a "price conscious" market. Meaning, everyone wants a $200 home inspection.