Nick:

1. I make one thing crystal clear to my client prior to beginning. This is not HGTV. HGTV is not the real world; this is. I do not have a script to work from or an editor to alter time for my convenience. This is also not a tutorial, but rather an inspection. If you have lived in a residential structure prior to today, then you are familiar with how to open doors, flush toilets, etc. If have not lived in a residential structure prior to today, I will quietly take my leave. (I don't do educational seminars for aboriginals). I am one-trick pony. I can either inspect or carry on a conversation with you. Either way the fee is the same. You decide. Once I am finished inspecting I will walk you around to see what I think is important for you to see and we'll discuss any questions you have then.

2. I use a digital recorder and a camera. No notepads and I do not rely on my memory any more than is absolutely necessary. Memory is not accurate under almost all circumstances.

3. I never, I repeat N-E-V-E-R, do on-site reports.

4. You must have a system that works for you.

All that said, I produce on average a minimum 50-page report and spend no longer than 1-1/2 hours on-site actually inspecting the average 2000 s.f. home.

You might also hire someone like this guy as your helper . . .

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Aaron