We all have a list of local inspectors that we can recommend to buyers. It's interesting that the ones that seem more extreme, get reputations. These are primarily the ones that are very detail-oriented and very nit-pickie about every little thing.
There are certainly also those that are not very precise and are not as detailed as the first group. They also get reputations for not getting the job done.
Similar to appraisers, the inspectors need to do their job, but to be careful not to damage their relationships with agents and builders, etc. The inspection needs to be fair to all parties. If there is a true defect or safety issue, it is definitely the job of the inspector to document this flaw.
In Atlanta there are a couple of inspection companies that certain builders REFUSE to allow on their property. They feel like these selected companies are WAY over the top in their analysis and are not welcome in the communities.
If you have any thoughts on this.....please pass them along.
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