Mitchell's Blog

We all need certification. I guess it's just a matter of by whom and how much. Maybe their should be an organization that certiefies certifiers.Not just an organization or person that does certification. Well below seems like a fine person/organization that will certify you on line or in person i...

Some of us believe this is a profession and  not a trade. I truly believe if you want to be a professional you have to act like one and look like one. I don't feel that by putting advertising on your vehicle is professional.When was the last time you saw a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or professional...

A number of people use the internet to shop so now inspectors use the word independent to separate them from the crowd of Realtor friendly inspectors. I think it's a good idea to have separation from Realtors. I will not turn down an inspection from a Realtor but I don't solicit them either. That...

After hurricane Wilma  I made some observations. Most of the roofs that failed were at the end or near the end of their useful life. Most condo/hoa associations don't replace their roof until after the normal life expectancy. Yet the insurance company pays for a new roof on a 25 year old tile roo...

I see that some inspectors and Realtors like us to qualify our findings.When I find something wrong it's just wrong. And I call it defective. Why because it's not right. Who am I to qualify what's major or minor.My job is to explain to the client what the defect is and how it relates. It is then ...

I received a call from a Realtor as to  price for an inspection.  This particular Realtor has worked  together with me for over 10 years. If fact she gave me my first inspection.  She was the listing agent on a small home about 600 sf. I told her my price and I knew it was going to be too high. S...

Saturday night my Mom celebrated her 93 Birthday. And a good time was had by all.  My mom wife and I The kids The grandchild The above is what life is all about.   AllSpec Professional Property Inspections Inc is a home inspection company doing home inspection in Miami Dade county, Broward county...

At my inspection this morning the Realtor was already in the house when I arrived. He welcomed me and I handed him my card. He told me he had all the paper work for the house including plans, tax roll, and builders warranty. Unit was 2-3 years old. He didn't ask me how long I was going to be he j...

What does certified mean?In our profession it means deceit. You maybe portraying yourself as something you may not be. You are using the word to entice people to use your services.   You may have had to pay a fee and take a silly test. Their will never be any true certification in our profession ...

What are the inspection parameters? Where are they written? Now most inspector will tell you it's in their standards. Well most standards as building codes are a minimum and you can exceed them. So what is out of bounds?Telling a client not to buy the house?Giving estimates to repair? Commenting ...