Originally Posted by
Jerry McCarthy
If that was the first question asked I would have answered, "never happened and I also walk on water and turn it into wine when the occasion calls for it, have a nice day." That question is akin to the dreaded, “do you carry E&O insurance?” During a full length Q & A conversation with a prospective client I wouldn't mind it then as the client is just being diligent, which is their right and I’d ask the same things before retaining a professional property inspector.
LCJ:
Agreed. Just had one yesterday. First thing out of his mouth was "do you carry E&O insurance". Though our new phones come equipped with cameras and computers and such, they will still not allow you to reach out and touch someone like this. You know, the way he needs to be touched - RIGHT UPSIDE HIS HEAD!
So I, as usual, explain to the guy that E&O is only there for my protection and provides me with an attorney should he decide to do something so profoundly stupid as to sue me, and oh, by the way,
are you planning to sue me? "Well, no, I'm just trying to protect myself." So, I said that the best way to do that is to find the most qualified inspector in town, which would be me. However, since we started off on the wrong foot would you mind calling XYZ Inspection Company (the actual name changes as I receive $150 inspection offers in my email or read their 8-page reports) instead? They are really hurting for business.
And yes, I keep a list of these morons and check them off each time I refer them, just to be fair . . .
Aaron
