who should attend the inspection: The Buyer Should Be There - 08/10/09 11:18 PM
The question I get from home buyers that always makes me chuckle: "Can I be there for part of the inspection?"  
I want the buyer there for the whole thing!  Whenever possible.   It allows me to focus on their particular concerns, it lets me tailor the report to their needs, and it helps them to understand everything a little better.
Client Concerns    I encourage my clients to attend the entire inspection so we can go through everything together.  I try to give myself a quick tour of the house and inspect the roof before my clients show up. … (12 comments)

who should attend the inspection: Should Real Estate Agents Attend The Home Inspection? - 04/13/09 11:37 PM
 
Many real estate agents don't attend their buyer's home inspection because someone has told them that this increases their liability.  I completely disagree.  It's their conduct at the inspection that puts them at risk, not their presence.   About 75% of the agents that I regularly work with attend at least part of the inspection, and almost all of my clients attend the entire inspection.  I've identified several different types of agents throughout the years, and I''m going to give my two cents as to whether they should attend or not. The Annoyed AgentThese agents act like they're doing their client a … (15 comments)