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What Are You Known For?

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

What Are You Known For?

Optical Illusion?     I often wonder, do folks take pride in their work anymore? What ever happened to the old adage, "You are known by the work you do"?
     It seems as if today, folks are so eager to turn a quick buck, that they whip out substandard crap and proudly put it out on display for all the world to see.
     You are known for and establish a reputation for the quality of work you do. What are you known for? More importantly, what are folks saying about you?









No, this is not an optical Illusion...

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments(34)

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I guess it all depends on which leg a shorter than the other. That would give you a whole new perspective on life... 

Nov 15, 2011 01:44 AM
Scott Baker
www.eHomeReports.com Coldwell Banker Realty - Liberty Township, OH
Realtor Homes for Sale Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio

I think my eyes are crooked, slanted, crosseyed, or something. What the heck? If you look at that too long you get dizzy. Must have been a job performed by the homeowner.

Thank you, Scott

Nov 15, 2011 05:40 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Thats pretty funny. Maybe they figured no one would really notice... or, perhaps its just a conversation starter.

Nov 15, 2011 10:39 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Michael, Great pic and post. It does seem there is a lack of care by many people.

Nov 15, 2011 12:31 PM
Valerie Sagheddu
Apostle Art Home Staging & Design - Stroudsburg, PA
~Home Staging Professional, Poconos, PA

Oh my...that is one crooked doorway! I think people know us for doing great work, going the extra mile and paying attention to detail. Also for our warmth and honest concern for what is best for our clients!

Nov 16, 2011 12:00 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

The business person who does an inferior job will always have to work harder than the one who does quality work. 

Nov 16, 2011 12:41 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Wow Michael you hit the nail on the head, where these people didn't obviously! It seems its harder today to get good quality work done. Where has all the pride gone?

Nov 16, 2011 01:42 AM
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Good morning Michael. You are so spot on with the fast food mentality of a lot of construction folks these days. I love going through older homes in town and you can guess the builder by the gable treatments or trim around the doorways. Almost like signing their name to it. I am thinking whomever installed this dorr didn't sign it.

Nov 16, 2011 02:56 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It looks like the guy made the door fit the door frame.  Thanks for the chuckle!

Nov 17, 2011 05:25 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Michael - now if it were an old fashioned pinball machine the tilt would be considered a skill and we would be applauding instead of criticizing. Have a Super Day

Nov 17, 2011 06:12 AM
Michael S. Bolton
Michael S. Bolton,Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
MN Appraiser

Michael, does the door even shut right? They probably spent more time fitting the door instead of just doing it right in the first place.

Nov 17, 2011 09:30 AM
Amy Robinson
London Pierce Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Realtor, Scottsdale Arizona Homes For Sale

Michael,  There are so many shortcuts that people will take to get something done quickly.   Embarrassing!

Nov 19, 2011 05:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael- isn't it amazing that some people will actually walk away and feel they've done their job.  I'm with Rob... how about a book of what you've run across. 

Nov 20, 2011 03:37 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Year's ago a trades-person took pride in what they did; a total different scenario today. They built something to last forever and took "pride" in what they did. If everyone put forth their very best it would be a different.

I hope folks think that I gave it my best.

Carl

Nov 23, 2011 09:21 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

Michael ......Just wanted to drop by and Wish you a very ....Happy Thanksgiving!

Pumpkins

Have a great day!

Nov 23, 2011 11:10 PM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Good morning Michael.

That photo speaks for itself...

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 23, 2011 11:57 PM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Michael...The Irish have a Saying.."Can you put your Name to it" if not don't do it at all.

Cheers

Santa needs a good building inspector...ha

Santa-Fred Carver

Nov 24, 2011 03:58 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and afternoon Michael

Michael, it sure does seem that a lot of folks no longer take pride in the work they do. Hope you and your family are having a mighty fine day! Happy Thanksgiving to y'all!

May each and every day bring you and your family many blessings!

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Nov 24, 2011 08:45 AM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Michael, the people that know me, know I will do my best to help them improve their real estate situation

Nov 25, 2011 07:21 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

yicks...some people just "want it done"....forget what it looks like..how it works...you must be working at the North Pole this week...haven't seen you...

Dec 09, 2011 09:52 PM