Brian,
You are not alone on this one. We all have had this done. Last week I lost one. Agent called me for a price for her buyer. After getting info and quoting price, and agreeing to do it on the day the buyer needed, agent said I'll let them know and call you back.
Yea right, never heard from the agent again. I for one am not the cheapest nor most expensive HI in my area either. More of a middle of the road for the homes I inspect. I'm sure who ever got the job under cut my price by 25-50 bucks. I always wonder if they had the same qualifications as me?
Isn't it funny how no one really has a problem with paying 300 bucks (or so) for the appraisal because it's mandatory if there is a loan involved and whatever for the surveyer charges and then 3-6 percent (seller pays) to the realtor. But god forbid a home inspector who will spend 4-8 hours or more (including report time and travel) tries to charge what they are really worth???
