I have learned a lot about treating my business like a real business in the last six months or so.  One of the best lessons I've taken to heart is how I look at my time.  Is what I'm doing right now the best use of my time? I ask this question all the time before I decide to start working on something. 

So when I was told by a listing agent that I HAD to be at a home inspection the whole time, I didn't know what to say.  First of all, I never go to any of the home inspections, other than to meet the inspector and let him in the house. 

Secondly, the home inspector I use is usually at the house for 4-5 hours.  I do not have time to hang out at a house for that long for every contract I write. 

I can understand the listing agent being hesitant if the home inspector is unknown, or lacking any of the third party credentials that are available.  (Florida doesn't have a home inspector license yet).  But our inspector is bonded and insured, and an ASHI and FABI member.  I really do not know what my presence could possibly do other than get in the way of him doing his job. 

The buyers are not attending the inspection, so there is no issue with the buyers being in the house without an agent.  And the buyers do not expect me to attend the inspection, since they understand that I'm not a home inspector. 

I wanted to get some input on this.  Do you attend the home inspection, and stay the whole time?  I'm not sure how to respond if this listing agent insists I stay the whole time. 

Thanks,

Melissa Tolson, Buyer's Specialist The Landry Team.