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What are home buyers looking for in a home inspector?

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Home Inspector with Charlotte Home Inspection - Inspector Paul

I have been a home inspector for so many years and I have constantly tried to pay attention to what the market and what our clients want to see home inspectors provide.  I frequently reach out to my clients and realtors I come in contact with and ask them what services a home inspector should provide and what services would they like to see home inspectors provide.  Most of the services I provide are liseted on my web site www.inspectorpaul.com  Would you be so kind as to let me know what you'd like to see offered in the marketplace?

Cameron Keegan
RE/MAX Moves - Greenville, SC
Cameron Keegan

In my opinion, I think Realtors and buyers are looking for a home inspector who is thorough, and has the knowledge to back it up.  This sounds superficial, but a clean, professional looking report is great too.  I had a buyer choose a home inspector that they knew through church, and he faxed me a hand-written report.  Needless to say, I think it impacted the seller's response to our requested repairs!

Mar 14, 2008 09:50 AM
Vincent McKamy
Samson Properties - Fredericksburg, VA
Realtor Fredericksburg Virginia
I have to agree with Cameron - I just want someone who is very knowledgeable and someone that can talk to people - I don't want you scaring my clients over the little things.  Thanks
Mar 14, 2008 10:06 AM
Keith Elliott Jr
KEIRE Realty Group - Manassas, VA
Principal Broker/Owner

Hello Paul,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

Mar 14, 2008 11:00 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Paul, first, let me welcome you to ActiveRain. Secondly, thanks for blogging here in the Rain on your first day. And lastly, if there is anything that I can do for you to help your experience here in ActiveRain a better one, please do not hesitate to ask.
Mar 14, 2008 12:49 PM
Benjamin Clark
Homebuyer Representation, Inc. - Salt Lake City, UT
Buyer's Agent - Certified Negotiation Expert

Welcome to Active Rain! For some tips on how to get started here, check out my blog entry at ActiveRain Fast-Start Tips for Quick and Easy Points

Happy blogging and good luck!

Mar 15, 2008 05:08 PM
The Trumm Team Omaha Homes for Sale, Real Estate
Keller Williams Greater Omaha - Omaha, NE

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Mar 16, 2008 09:06 AM