If you have had any good or bad experiences with an inspector I would like to hear your stories.

As a home inspector I have heard many times the words "Deal Killer" or "Alarmist" spoken about a home inspector including myself.

I was recently in a real estate office and was talking to the owner/broker and 2 of the agents.I have known them for many years and always enjoy speaking to them as the office is full of top quality people and agents.

I had just done an inspection for one of the agents and my client walked away from the deal. The agent was not upset nor did she blame me. I had just performed an inspection for the same client at a different house and it had similar areas of repairs. (Actually the 2nd house had a major electrical safety concern) I also note on my reports you need to take the house in perspective as there are no perfect homes out there. (I have not found one yet!!)

The 2'nd agent was complaining that here recent clients inspection took over 6 hours for a 1700 sq. ft. home. This was done by an inspector with nearly 10,000 inspections performed. (The company is a franchise and I question if the inspector has that much experience or just the company) She told me about the inspection, I listened and agreed this is way to long. Should be about 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Then the office manager was upset with an inspector on a recent inspection. (Not sure of the details as she was busy and we were near the end of our conversation)

Now personally I talk in the same tone of voice, present the facts and report what I see to our clients.

I have never tried to "Kill a Deal"

Please share you stories.