John, I'd like to continue this discussion if you don't mind.
Obviously, I cannot question your ins. carrier policies etc. so please don't take my questions in that way.
I'd like to give a couple examples and see what you think.
Example #1 - You go do the original insp and find mismatched breaker/wire sizes in the panel and call it out. Later Seller says condition has been repaired. You do the reinsp and find that now breakers and wire sizes are correct.
Example #2 - You do the original insp and find that vent piping appears to be installed for the unit (dryer, bath vent, microwave combo) but that the vanes/flapper at the exterior does not open upon activation. Later Seller says condition repaired. You go out see the flapper is closed, go inside and activate the unit, go out and the flapper is now open.
In my mind, in both examples an HI would be inspecting under the same standards during both inspections, so I don't understand the conflict.
It's not like going out and verifying that the new AC condenser installed by the Seller is of adequate size etc.
Another aspect of the reinspect for me is revenue and client relations.
I don't charge a lot for reinspects, so I prefer to not 'leave the house' just for one. If I have an insp in the morning, I'll schedule the reinsp for later that day, thereby increasing revenue for that day. It adds up by the end of the year.
Also, clients are really happy to get the service. It gives them a better feeling about the deal. I've even gotten a few referrals from the seller's side because I was willing to go out and verify conditions prior to close.
On a side note, I did a condo recently, seven 30 amp breakers hooked to #12 &14 wires.

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