I approach pre-listing surveys the following way. Same tools-same intensity-same method-NO WRITTEN REPORT. The client is encouraged to take notes and pictures. The client and I can then have a frank/brutal discussion about the condition of the house, without the various Societies and the Comm of Mass. breathing down my neck. My client understands that when I leave the building, I will not/can not return to conduct a buyers inspection. That's a Jack Ahern Rule.
Any verbal discussion is between my client and myself. My client may be a Real Estate Agent or Family Member or Concerned owner. Any of my recommendations regarding that property is verbal and confidential.
Any written report usually is sold to the next buyer.
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Jack Ahern Boston on the Charles and
Bridgton,Maine
MEMBER ASHI MeCHIPS SPREI