X's on the contract

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by Gloria Simpson

I found that to be the most unprofessional thing to do.

I would classify this as an act of arrogance. I think your response was appropriately measured and professional.

With the client objecting to your contract and bringing up the topic of litigation, herself...even had the client later relented and agreed to sign an unmodified agreement, I would have had to increase my price to such a ridiculous level that they would refuse to hire me.

Let's all agree on this one point...that there are certain inspections that we actually would prefer our competitors to book. This would be one of them, as far as I'm concerned.

[jbreazeale]

What about 3rd party interference? Agents have no legal business crossing out anything in a contract between client and inspector. In this transaction, the agent is not a party. Anyway, as previously stated, you probably did the best thing; indeed, the only thing you had a chance to do. Anybody wanna take bets this was an inexperienced agent? There's probably not a dime's worth of difference between inspector's contracts, overall. You'd think the agent would have noticed before.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Let's all agree on this one point...that there are certain inspections that we actually would prefer our competitors to book.

I can't agree on that one point. I never wanted my competitors to have any inspections. I've even done inspections for straight people.

[Mark Nahrgang]

Hey Russel, I agree.

I'll do an inspection for anyone. Even not straight people.

Of course if I get the feeling someone is looking for me to be their "home warrantee" I'll probably bump my fees a little bit.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

Hey Russel, I agree.

I'll do an inspection for anyone. Even not straight people.

Of course if I get the feeling someone is looking for me to be their "home warrantee" I'll probably bump my fees a little bit.

I state many times--in my contract, at the inspection, after the inspection, and in the report--that the home inspection is not a warranty or a guarantee, so I don't have any problems there. However, if someone needs a warranty, I offer such free with my PREMIUM and TECH inspections, and charge $19.99 for my STANDARD inspection.

My customer service program also encourages my Clients to contact me if they, or their family members, or their friends, or their business associates, have any questions about real estate (or The Beatles, or The Power of P, or landscaping, or marketing, or railroads). I love to help people, and most of the time I even get paid for helping them.

[cbrands]

Originally Posted by Gloria Simpson

Ever have this happen anyone?

had something similar recently.
potential client unhappy with the conditions.
it was amended and sent back.

i was told " Now I see why you need it signed prior to the inspection " and " no one should ever sign this agreement "

needless to say, the inspection didnt happen.

I'm with Jim Bushart...no fee is high enough to do this inspection.

Had a feeling when originally talking to them.
Certain questions are asked that stick out like a sore thumb.
More interested in liability than in getting a quality inspection.