It was reported, mid year, that the housing market in SW Washington cooled about 28% as compared to 2005. One would expect to see something similar in the amount of inspections performed. However, it seems that this is largely dependent on what home inspection firm you are referring to.
We know Realtors that are busier this year than they were last year, but these are well established Realtors. The same is true with our own Company, Nickelsen Home Inspections, LLC based out of Vancouver, Washington and Puyallup.
Compared to a year ago, we are not down 28% but up almost 12%--not counting the addition of any new inspectors that have joined the Company.
While it seems logical that some inspectors are bearing the brunt of the cooling market, it appears that the cooling market had actually been an advantage to us. Go figure!
I would be interested to know if there are any other inspection firms or Realtors in the area that are up, not down, in 2006?
Justin Nickelsen
Vancouver, WA
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