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[Michael W. Altizer]

Michael Altizer
Owner/Inspector
(540) 257-3713

InterNACHI Members:

Home / Property Inspection Software

A lot of questions have been asked on which is the best Home Inspection Software Reporting System. Well …. It depends what you are looking for. Some inspectors, have designed their own from scratch. Personally, I think that you should be able to have a demo version, great support, and an affordable price. You should be able to insert pictures, illustrations, and narratives, just to name a few.


What do the majority of InterNACHI Home Inspectors use according to our message board:
1) HOME INSPECTOR PRO , is the choice for most InterNACHI members (Thanks to Dominic Maricic).

2) HomeGauge , would be the second choice for InterNACHI members (HomeGuage, has a lot of features that other software companies, cannot even compare).


Mike Weston , Dominic Maricic , George Wells , and Jim and Scott with Report Host are all great people who care about our industry. I have nothing but respect for each and every one of them. Any one of the (5) men above will go out of his way to help you. They all did with me.
· Mike, I owe you one. You have gave me the opportunity that I have been looking for. I have a lot of respect for you, and what you have done for me. (Thank You)

· Dominic, you are cool man.

· George, I would love to have your knowledge.

· Jim and Scott, you rock.

If I would have any advice for a new InterNACHI Home Inspector, it would be to check out the following sites. Remember ….. Veteran Home Inspectors have chosen a program that they feel fits their style of reporting best.

1) (Best Inspectors)Legacy - Heritage – HomeTrex

2) EZ Home Inspection Software

3) First Choice Inspection Software

4) HomeGauge

5) Home Inspection LifeLIne

6) HOME INSPECTOR PRO

7) HomInspect Software

Horizon.

9) House Facks

10) Identify & Report

11) INSPECTEXPRESS

12) InspectFaster

13) InspectIt software

14) Inspector FX

15) Inspection Report Creator

16) Interspect Software

17) Knights Software Solutions, Inc.

1 Palm-Tech

19) PI Reports

20) Porter Valley Software - Inspectvue

21) Report Host

22) Tap Inspect

23) 3D Inspection Software






Michael
Michael Wayne Altizer
Certified Professional Inspector (CPI)® NACHI10051901
Inspected once, Inspected right! ®

Professional Property Inspections, LLC ~ 913 Second Street ~ Radford, VA 24141
Tel: (540) 257-3713 ~ Email: michael.altizer73@gmail.com ~ Web: thevirginiahomeinspector.com

[Bob Elliott]

Since it was left out, here is the price for this unknown software.

Option 1. Buy, Identify & Report Professional Single User, Licensed for 2 Computers, All Support and Updates for 1yr $1,495.00. After 1yr Support and Updates $275.00 per yr.

Option 2. Lease Identify & Report Professional 1-5 User, All Support and Updates. $99.00 Per Month.

Good Luck with that.


Actual screen shot shows empty excel type boxes where pictures should be and messed up text at top plus no clickable links to every section as stated.

[Linas Dapkus]

Why would someone want to pay for support and upgrades?? WTF??

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ldapkus1

Why would someone want to pay for support and upgrades?? WTF??

Check out the sample.

[Linas Dapkus]

Originally Posted by belliott

Check out the sample.

That's sad. They'll find people stupid enough to buy that crap.

[Bob Elliott]

Many false claims which is a bad sign.
Try it out on the ipad

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by belliott

Since it was left out, here is the price for this unknown software.

Option 1. Buy, Identify & Report Professional Single User, Licensed for 2 Computers, All Support and Updates for 1yr $1,495.00. After 1yr Support and Updates $275.00 per yr.

Option 2. Lease Identify & Report Professional 1-5 User, All Support and Updates. $99.00 Per Month.

Good Luck with that.


Actual screen shot shows empty excel type boxes where pictures should be and messed up text at top plus no clickable links to every section as stated.

Attachment 45581

When you can't see a Sample Report, something is out of whack.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by dduffy

When you can't see a Sample Report, something is out of whack.

The picture I posted is from the PDF sample Dale.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by dduffy

When you can't see a Sample Report, something is out of whack.

In eight years, the only requests I have ever had for "sample reports" have come from home inspectors. It must be a regional kinda thing.

[Bob Elliott]

http://www.inspectionsoftware.com/Ho...tionReport.pdf

The top 7 or 8 look better in my opinion and this is more expensive than Horizon.

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jbushart

In eight years, the only requests I have ever had for "sample reports" have come from home inspectors. It must be a regional kinda thing.

I think the poster is selling software, if you can't see a complete report besides screen shots something is not quite right....in my opinion anyway.

[Russell J. Hensel]

Why wait for a buyer to REQUEST a sample report. Hell we tell them to check it out and will even send it to them. Why? I want them to see the finsihed product, it narrows the field down considerably and then makes the buyer wonder why they others don't proudly display their report...

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by dduffy

I think the poster is selling software, if you can't see a complete report besides screen shots something is not quite right....in my opinion anyway.

Perhaps...but, IMO, too many mistakenly believe that the quality of a home inspection report has something to do with the software used to publish it. I don't agree.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Perhaps...but, IMO, too many mistakenly believe that the quality of a home inspection report has something to do with the software used to publish it. I don't agree.

If presentation had nothing to do with it you would be correct.What matters more than any contract is having your client understand your process and limitations in ways other than signing a bunch of disclaimers and since unlike you most clients are not half Lawyer we need to convey all information in a way they can understand,and make use of in order to benefit them.
Simple CYA is not an effective form of marketing or a good way to service your client.
There is a good reason that newbies and old timers are more likely to be sued.

What do you use J.B?

[Michael W. Altizer]

Michael Altizer
Owner/Inspector
(540) 257-3713

You know what? Everyone of you are right. Hey, I have respect for each and every one of you. I agree it is very expensive at first sight. I am just now starting to use it myself.

I paid ($25.00) Twnty-Five Dollars for a Fujitsu tablet/PC, that was sent to me in Virginia from California in only (2) two days. I can cancel at any time and pay ($500.00) Five-Hundred dollars for my tablet pc.

Am I trying to sell the software. Yes and No. I have included some of the most visited Home Inspection software reporting software, for new home inspectors to decide and choose for themselves.

If any of the software would sell, yes - I would get a percentage.

One of the reasons that I get mine so cheap is because, I am helping to make it one of the best out there. If the price does not come down really soon then I will go back to Dominic, with Home Inspector Pro.

Bob, Linas, Dale, Russell, and James, I have learned from each of you on the message board different areas for over a year now. I respect each one of you and I mean no harm. You (5) five are some of the best that InterNACHI has, and I do not want to make myself an enemy.

The message board was created so that we all can learn from each other, and to help a fellow inspector out. I know that one day, I will need your advice on something that I may not know or fully understand.

When that day comes, I will be honored when you (5) five respond. I am going to revise my original post and just have it to where some of the newer inspectors can have a quick reference for software choices,

Thanks for the feedback.



Michael
Michael Wayne Altizer
Certified Professional Inspector (CPI)® NACHI10051901
Inspected once, Inspected right! ®

Professional Property Inspections, LLC ~ 913 Second Street ~ Radford, VA 24141
Tel: (540) 257-3713 ~ Email: michael.altizer73@gmail.com ~ Web: thevirginiahomeinspector.com