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Re: Inspecting same home/different client
It's never happened to me but I'd probably call the first client to ensure they are definately out of the transaction. Then...
1. I cannot simply forward the last inspection to the new client because of the fact that it is owned by the party who paid for it, the first client.
I think that's obvious.
2. If I inspect the home again, already being privy to the deficiencies within the home, can I justify charging full price the second time.
The first inspection was a "snapshot in time" and you need to take another, complete "photo", so I see no reason to charge less.
3. The listing Realtor will most likely have seen both reports and will know that they were both performed by me, so I know that I will have to disclose the prior inspection to the new client.
Hopefully, you would disclose it anyway. This business is based on trust and your honesty shouldn't be "forced" by what others might say.
4. I know that I cannot simply copy sections from the previous report, because some items may or may not have been fixed.
See #2...but nothing wrong with saving some time if the conditions are exactly the same.
5. What if I discover more problems on the 2nd visit that either weren’t apparent or were overlooked during the first?
No brainer! You report them. If it somehow comes to the listing agent saying something like..."Hey! That wasn't in your first report."...then you can reply with..."Yes...isn't it fortunate I was able to come back and catch that?".
Last edited by Richard Moore : 05-02-2007 at 12:47 PM.
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