Common area contract needed

[Bob Elliott]

Just asking if anyone has a god NACHI based building common area only contract I could look over.

Not doing a reserve study , but am looking over all the building systems and components.

Need it right away.

Looking for the commercial version with riders, possibly.

[Bob Elliott]

I am just going to use the NACHI Commercial agreement,but anyone have issues with it?

[Gary Farnsworth]

Delete; see below.

[Nick Gromicko]

InterNACHI's commercial property inspection contract covers this.

Is there something in particular that you think is needed?

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by gromicko

InterNACHI's commercial property inspection contract covers this.

Is there something in particular that you think is needed?

Just laziness.

I called the building contact and added exhibit A rider language based on expectations of the client and reference also to State SOP, with some items listed as discretion of Inspector based on access.

Just was looking for a good general Language as I was in a hurry.
The NACHI agreement is fine and what I used Nick.

Yet another benefit of membership.

[ldapkus]

Bob,
Is that a 4 unit apt building? I got a call today and was told that the buyer was getting quotes for $400-$450 to do the inspection. I laughed at him and told him to go for it before I hung up on him.

[Michael J. Merino]

Do you really hang up on prospective clients?

[ldapkus]

Absolutely, what would you charge for a 4 unit building Mike?

[Michael J. Merino]

The fee is not the issue IMO. It is the hanging up part. IMO it seems that if you gave them an explanation about the pricing and maybe said "I m sorry I can not help you, but give me a call if you need anything, thank you for your interest". Or something to that effect, you may get the job at your price or even a referral from that person because you were helpful and respectful. Hanging up on someone is not respectful.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ldapkus

Bob,
Is that a 4 unit apt building? I got a call today and was told that the buyer was getting quotes for $400-$450 to do the inspection. I laughed at him and told him to go for it before I hung up on him.

No I did not get that call as this is 18 units.
Actually I as always let them know that if there are unknown water intrusion issues I would refer a cheap IR guy,so of course put you on speed dial.

Linus ,do you really think doing the common area only for a 4 unit building is cheap at $450 ?

You would be looking at what?

What would you charge?
Tell the truth now

You might open a panel,have no furnace,no HWH,no appliances,one 6' by 6' vestibule,2 sets of stairs,and need to walk your extension ladder up the back porch to the hatch.

$2,000.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by mmerino

The fee is not the issue IMO. It is the hanging up part. IMO it seems that if you gave them an explanation about the pricing and maybe said "I m sorry I can not help you, but give me a call if you need anything, thank you for your interest". Or something to that effect, you may get the job at your price or even a referral from that person because you were helpful and respectful. Hanging up on someone is not respectful.

He is Joking Mike

I think

What is low priced is me going and doing a walkthrough of the Watertower Place yesterday for $65.
Got some nice pictures for the scrapbook though.

[ldapkus]

Originally Posted by mmerino

The fee is not the issue IMO. It is the hanging up part. IMO it seems that if you gave them an explanation about the pricing and maybe said "I m sorry I can not help you, but give me a call if you need anything, thank you for your interest". Or something to that effect, you may get the job at your price or even a referral from that person because you were helpful and respectful. Hanging up on someone is not respectful.

Trying to get an inspection for a fraction of what I would charge is not respectful. Next time I get a disrespectful call like that, do you want me to give them your number so they can have someone nice to talk to? I try to keep unnecessary, nonproductive cell phone calls to less than one minute. JMHO HAND

[Michael J. Merino]

Part of being in business is dealing with what you perceive as disrespectful clients. Your job is to get them to pay you for your services. Maybe if you talk to them and explain what they get for your price and they perceive that your service is a better value or you seem more educated than the other guy, they may still hire you, even if you charge more. Ultimately it is up to you, it is your business.

All of this is just my opinion.

[ldapkus]

Thanks for the advice Mike. How's business? I see you also joined the ranks of Chuck and Corey.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ldapkus

Thanks for the advice Mike. How's business? I see you also joined the ranks of Chuck and Corey.

What are those guys up to ?

Have not heard about Chuck in a long time.
Last time I saw him he was teaching a CE class at the State Association convention.