In Tennessee, home inspections can only be done by licensed home inspectors. Engineers, architects, contractors and people that have slept in a Holiday Inn don't count.

We also tell everyone that payment is due at the inspection. If someone forgets their checkbook, no problem, just give me a credit card. I've had several client realize they forgot the checkbook early on, and went to the ATM to get cash. THEY understand the whole concept of getting paid for your work.

I really don't like to get the check in the mail thing. They never seem to get mailed, and I can't stand hounding people, or wasting my time making call after call to remind them. I will usually say that they can mail me the check, and as soon as I get it, I will post the report to internet.
JF