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Inspectors and (Inspectors)

By James Dray

Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

July 30, 2011 01:56 AM

Inspectors and (inspectors)

The other day we had a home inspection for a closing soon. The inspector had a reputation as an honorable person so I was pleased to hear the clients had chosen him for the job. The home was newer and should have had only a few minor problems. When we got the report there was a host of minor issues but only three had my clients worried.

Well we agreed to let all the minor items pass and focused on three. The first two were no problems but the last on concerning the (lintel) over the garage door was another thing. The owner, my clients’ daughter and her husband, plus the agents involved met at the home and the inspector explained his case. After he left the owner tore away some of the metal and the sheet rock surrounding the door. Turns out the inspector was wrong. The (lintel) was an engineered one and the deal will be closing.

I know people make mistakes and in defense of the inspector he apparently saw something he thought was worth mentioning. However after causing such a problem with the inspection I don’t think I will be recommending him again should I be asked to give future clients a list of inspectors. Come Monday I will be doing a happy dance….

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Randy Ostrander

Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI

Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

We all makes mistakes James but in a line of work that affects so many you would think extra effort would be made to get it right first try. I have also been the victim of errors on an inspection report. My sale fell through and didn't find out until later the inspector was wrong. Out of my pocket and into another agents went the commission. I did get an apology but turns out the bank won't take them as payment. lol

Jul 30, 2011 02:06 AM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

We all make mistakes. Once I though I was wrong on a report and found out I was only "mistaken" Whew I though. I have never been wrong before glad it has not changed now. LOL.

Now if you want to by a bridge and you could charge tolls. Give me a call.

Thanks for the insight into other inspectors and the problems they are faceing.

Clint McKie

Jul 30, 2011 03:07 AM

Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

James - I'm with you & the others who commented; we all make mistakes, but I would rather not have that kind of inspection either.

Jul 30, 2011 04:22 AM

Juan Bassett

Long & Foster - Germantown, MD

GRI

James, This was a tough decision for you I know. In moving on you have to do what is in the best interest of your clients ( in this case your perspective/future clients ). You did the right thing.

Jul 30, 2011 04:50 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

James,

Hate it for the owners who had to tear down sheet rock and metal... but in spite of all that I'm glad it worked out!

Rob

Jul 30, 2011 09:31 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi James - Ignorance is not bliss when one is a home inspector.

Jul 31, 2011 01:30 AM

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