How often does your client meet you at the inspection?

[Nick Gromicko]

...Even for a few minutes at the end of the inspection. How often does your client show up?

[John McKenna]

I suggest, if possible, all my clients attend the inspection.

1- It helps the client understand the report better.
2- It creates a bonding between us because they see we work hard.
3- The client treats us good if questions come up later because of this bonding.
4- We get to see what the clients is most concerned about firsthand.
5- We get paid at the time of the inspection (cash, check, or CC).

[klott]

95% of the time.

[Jack L. Gilleland]

Since most of my clients are investers they wait for the report (see if I got killed in the neighborhood) then decide if they want to see the property. 50%

[Vince Santos]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

I suggest, if possible, all my clients attend the inspection.

1- It helps the client understand the report better.
2- It creates a bonding between us because they see we work hard.
3- The client treats us good if questions come up later because of this bonding.
4- We get to see what the clients is most concerned about firsthand.
5- We get paid at the time of the inspection (cash, check, or CC).

yes X 5

[Vince Santos]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

I suggest, if possible, all my clients attend the inspection.

1- It helps the client understand the report better.
2- It creates a bonding between us because they see we work hard.
3- The client treats us good if questions come up later because of this bonding.
4- We get to see what the clients is most concerned about firsthand.
5- We get paid at the time of the inspection (cash, check, or CC).

yes X 5

[William M. Corbett]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

I suggest, if possible, all my clients attend the inspection.

1- It helps the client understand the report better.
2- It creates a bonding between us because they see we work hard.
3- The client treats us good if questions come up later because of this bonding.
4- We get to see what the clients is most concerned about firsthand.
5- We get paid at the time of the inspection (cash, check, or CC).

Very well said John. I agree 100%

[Russell Spriggs]

"How often does your client show up at the inspection"

Just once, usually.

[Russell Spriggs]

Seriously, though . . .
Most always, if they are in the area. I NEED an hour to get my info, I don't like people nagging or following; I'll miss stuff. So, I make their appt to be an hour after I start. I do want them to go thru it with me.

We have a lot of out of area buyers, so I had to choose 50%.

[cduphily]

99.999% of the time.

[Karl E. Gerhauser]

99%, I schedule them during the last hour.

Agree 100% with McKenna on all 5 counts.

[Marcel Gratton]

99.9%...

I charge extra if client's are not present during the inspection to compensate for my extra time explaining my findings in the report.

And don't mind passing those inspection's...

[whandley]

Originally Posted by klott

95% of the time.

Me too!

[Mathew Hawley]

I like it when they show up during the last 1/2 hour for a good through post inspection wrap-up so i can point out and explain the probelms foud and answer any questions they may have.

I much rather have at least an hour start alone so I can really focus on the home without being side tracked. Just me though, it really does not matter either way as long as the customer is happy,

[Bob Elliott]

Once in a while they ask if they need to be there and I tell them yes.
Only one could not arrange it so far.
Having a client understand everything is your best insurance.