How low can we go...?

[James H. Bushart]

A member of my chapter shared with me tonight that he was asked by a real estate salesman today if he could "beat $110" for a home inspection. It sickens me to think (1) that we have a Missouri inspector who would actually inspect for that price and (2) that a property salesman would keep looking after finding someone that low.

Without delving into the ridiculous with $49 crap....or debating on whether or not it's better to make $100 today than nothing....for real and for the record....what is your lowest price?

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jbushart

It sickens me to think (1) that we have a Missouri inspector who would actually inspect for that price and (2) that a property salesman would keep looking after finding someone that low.

OMG is that funny...............

Sound like you have at least two idiots in your state we know of..............

If indeed we are talking about full inspections here with a report..........

[nwagner]

Originally Posted by jbushart

A member of my chapter shared with me tonight that he was asked by a real estate salesman today if he could "beat $110" for a home inspection. It sickens me to think (1) that we have a Missouri inspector who would actually inspect for that price and (2) that a property salesman would keep looking after finding someone that low.

Without delving into the ridiculous with $49 crap....or debating on whether or not it's better to make $100 today than nothing....for real and for the record....what is your lowest price?

Perhaps a Canadate, oops, Associate a little too eager to reach the magical number 250?

[Thomas Jansson]

This reminds me of a very long joke about a fella bargaining for a pair of pants.

Finally, disgusted, the salesman throws the pants on the counter, shouting "enough! They're FREE! I don't want anything... Take them! Just take them and GET OUT OF MY SHOP!"

Replies the customer: "It's a deal. But only if it's TWO pairs...

[John McKenna]

When someone gets desperate and they are about to go under, they
start thinking... what the heck, I have nothing to loose... I'm going
drown soon anyways... I'll do it for $100.

Yes, we have a few here in Texas that will do a hand written
written inspection for $100.

They will also cut the grass and take out the trash...

[Joseph Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by jbushart

A member of my chapter shared with me tonight that he was asked by a real estate salesman today if he could "beat $110" for a home inspection. It sickens me to think (1) that we have a Missouri inspector who would actually inspect for that price and (2) that a property salesman would keep looking after finding someone that low.

What kept him looking was the simple fact that under no circumstances would this Realtor ever use the $110 inspector, no, he was attempting to weasel a quality inspection at a discount price, wait until licensing equalizes everyone at $110.

[jwortham1]

wait until licensing equalizes everyone at $110.

I'm in a licensed state.

I've seen inspection fees range from $175 to $600 on the same property.

Licensing doesn't affect what fees are charged. It sets a minimum standard. (And sucks licensing fees out of my pocket, but that's a different issue!)

[Blaine Wiley]

I'd rather do 3 in a week @ $400, than 11 @ $110. More time for fishing!!

Dollar quantity, not inspection quantity!!

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by jwortham1

I'm in a licensed state.

I've seen inspection fees range from $175 to $600 on the same property.

Licensing doesn't affect what fees are charged. It sets a minimum standard. (And sucks licensing fees out of my pocket, but that's a different issue!)

And if the perception of the public or agent is that one licensee is as good as another who gets the job?

[Blaine Wiley]

Originally Posted by mlarson

And if the perception of the public or agent is that one licensee is as good as another who gets the job?

And there lies the issue. I hear it frequently. "Why do you charge more than xxxx, you're both licensed?".

[Greg Bell]

I have a $99 guy in my area.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by bwiley

And there lies the issue. I hear it frequently. "Why do you charge more than xxxx, you're both licensed?".

And that's when you get the chance to sell yourself. You better be good at it.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by bwiley

I'd rather do 3 in a week @ $400, than 11 @ $110. More time for fishing!!

Dollar quantity, not inspection quantity!!

This is my busiest year yet and I am $399:00

Many in my area do them for $200:00 .

Not for me .

Roy Cooke

[Joseph Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by mlarson

And if the perception of the public or agent is that one licensee is as good as another who gets the job?

Most clients are wired to believe... Cheaper is better? Yes?

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by jburkeson1

Most clients are wired to believe... Cheaper is better? Yes?

Really? So your clients think a Yugo is better than a Mercedes?