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What is or would be the perfect home inspector???

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Home Inspector with All Pro Home Inspection & Household Environmental Services, Ltd. NYS Lic# 16000006356

Ok, I've asked this question many times in my market and now I'm tossing this survey out to everyone in this community. 

What is or would be the perfect home inspector?

There isn't an incorrect answer.  This isn't going to be difficult, but when were done we'll create a list of the good, the bad, and the ugly.  You might be surprised what some inspectors are doing and begin to wonder why your inspector isn't doing or providing you with the same level of service/product. 

This will be a learning experience for everyone.  Remember, we all survive from referrals and please don't underestimate what a good or bad inspector/inspection can do to your future referrals.

Here's the ground rules - list three or more good things your inspector does and list three or more bad things you dislike about inspectors.  I'll even start everyone off - here's the question again - What is or would be the perfect home inspector?

Good:

  1. Computerized Inspection Report - Printed on-site
  2. Communicates well with clients
  3. Arrives early to inspection

Bad:

  1. Poor report writing skills
  2. Scares clients
  3. Arrives late to inspection

Now, if you are compelled to say home inspectors are "deal killers", that's Ok, but as my good friend Russ Colliau, from Roseville, CA says - we are "Transaction Assassins - doesn't that sound much better?"  Ok, you can use that one!

Here's to your best year ever, may everything you touch turn SOLD,

John Villella, Your Personal Building Consultant from Western New York
All Pro Home Inspection (716) 772-2548

www.allprohomeinspection.com   

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David Phelps
The Roofing Company, Inc. - Portsmouth, VA

I think your One Twos and Threes can be used for contractors too John.

Feb 25, 2009 10:50 AM
John Villella
All Pro Home Inspection & Household Environmental Services, Ltd. - Buffalo, NY
General Manager - All Pro Home Inspection

David - You are 100% correct.  You could send something like this out to your database and ask for feedback.  You'll be amazed at what might come back. Thanks for the comment.  Have a great week.

Feb 25, 2009 11:23 PM