Chicken Little

By
Home Inspector with Inspector Mike #2116

One of the best compliments that I have ever received was from a Realtor.

He said "Mike is NOT like Chicken Little". I guess what he was saying was that when I report something and /or explain something to a client, I do not make it sound like the sky is falling.

That is one of the advantages of have a good construction background. It allows me to explain things that most HI would defer to another trade or professional. Get as much education as you can!

What is the best compliment that you have received?

Comments (7)

Ben Olson
Maple Grove, MN

Mike,

A Real Estate colleague of mine share with me a quote, and said it described me: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make them feel." - Maya Angelo

Wow, I was surpised and honored by the compliment.  It's been one of my favorite quotes ever since.

Ben Olson, Mortgages Unlimited, Maple Grove, MN 763-416-2620

Feb 26, 2009 09:14 AM
Glen Fisher
National Property Inspections of Southern New Jersey, LLC - Oaklyn, NJ

Hi Mike.  I had a real estate real estate sales agent call me a "house proctologist".  I took that as a compliment.  Nevertheless, it made me want to wash my hands.

Feb 26, 2009 09:52 AM
Mike (Inspector Mike) Parks
Inspector Mike - Circleville, OH
Inspector Mike

Ben & Glen

It is nice when we recieve compliments. At first we were deal killers now the more educated Realtors welcome our profession.

Feb 26, 2009 10:39 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Mike -  Always feel like I have received a compliment when I receive a call from a realtor that is going to purchase a home or a family member is going to purchase a home and they want me to do the inspection.

Feb 27, 2009 01:19 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy there Mike

I've had real estate agents, say you really know your stuff.

God Bless America

Feb 28, 2009 06:04 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

I suppose my best compliment is from Realtors who call to tell me "The Buyer is an attorney, so I'm demanding that he use you."

Mar 07, 2009 07:08 AM
Kevin Welch
American Bulldog Home Inspection Inc. - Rutland, MA

I once inspected a house for a seller before he listed it, He told me that his broker suggested he have me do a pre-listing inspection because I had such a good reputation that few people would question what I found. I really don't believe that is true, as many people have questioned me over the years, but it was a good ego boost just the same.

Kevin

Mar 08, 2009 12:12 PM

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