Do you make a copy of the report for the agent?

[Billy Boerner]

I email a copy to the client. They can forward it to whoever they wish. I don't release to second parties without written permission from my client.

[Eldon R. Hendrix]

Very good Russell! I do the same.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Client can opt out, but the default is that their agent will get a copy of the report.

In my PIA:

"The report is copyrighted by US and is prepared exclusively for the CLIENT (and their agent unless directed otherwise). Reports may not be sold or traded to anyone in any form. CLIENT(s) gives permission for US to discuss report findings with real estate agents, owners, or contractors for the sake of clarification."

[bdoles2]

My client gets a copy (electronic). They can forward it on themselves if requested. I try not to have any interaction with agents, makes my life less stressful.

[Mark A. Timpani]

great point Mark

[Ben J. Gromicko]

The person who signs the inspection agreement is your client - yes?
If the real estate agent, being the representative of their client, signs the agreement - who's my client then?

[Mark Nahrgang]

Originally Posted by bgromicko

The person who signs the inspection agreement is your client - yes?
If the real estate agent, being the representative of their client, signs the agreement - who's my client then?

The client is your client. The agent is working as the client's "employee" or authorized representative. Everything they are doing is on behalf of the client and in their name. Just have the agent sign their name followed by a title (ie authorized agent).

[Ben J. Gromicko]

The bottom of my inspection agreement has a line - for a signature.
Under the line is "Client or Client's Representative."

Scenario: The home buyer can't make it to the inspection, and there's no time or method to get their signature on the agreement before you perform the inspection. Your client's real estate agent is there. A blood relative of the home buyer is there (let's say... the concerned father is there).

• What do you do?
• Who signs the agreement?
• Will you provide a copy of the report (or summary) to anyone at the property?