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Re-inspections
I would like to re-address re-inspections. I know we have covered this before.
You would think that after 18+ years in this business, I would have it all figured out. But just can't get this worked out.
Used to do re-inspections all the time. Charged a minimum fee to do it.
Still tell clients (and Realtors) to get professionals to do the work, get receipts etc and all that. Some do, but many don't and lots of times the homeowner or his contractor buddy will do some of the repairs.
I also tell clients that they don't really need me to come back for a lot of repairs that they can see for themselves. That fogged window? The rotted wood trim around the windows? They can see that.
Tried to make the policy of NOT doing re-inspections. That just didn't work out well, in fact it created some ill will with agents that have used us a long time, and know that I used to re-inspect all the time.
Many times during the re-inspection I found, like many others here, that some or all of the work was NOT done properly or at all. That meant ANOTHER trip out, etc.
I struggle with trying to provide my clients with the best possible service and still turn a profit at the end of the day. I also struggle knowing that my insurance will not cover me for re-inspections. I have covered that with a contract that says I am not responsible for the repairs, but not sure how that would end up in court should something happen.
I am asking how others handle this and what has worked, and what is not working (kind of like where I am).
I have found that saying WE DON'T is just not working.
And doing them and trying to charge what is reasonable for my client and profitable for me is something I can't seem to get worked out. My clients are not in the same class as Jerry's, so money IS an issue with almost every one of them.
I look forward to comments form others.
JF
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