Aaron.....Seriously. After making that statment the other day I checked it out. It is up into the 90% range where the sellers are not there on my inspections. It is higher where the buyers only come in the end.
TM: Have you tried a new deodorant?
I know this because you are insane
TM: Send me a bill.
Oh yeah. What do you call the front or first page of the TREC report.
TM: Page 1?
Pretty good explanation, yet brief, what a home inspection is an is not.
"Pretty good" is the operative term here. I want "damned good".
Seriously Aaron. You do not tell them that you only did a random sample of receptacle outlets and did not test all the hold down screws on all the wire connections or you did not rip open the evaporator coil cabinet and destroy any seal that may have been present or did not check internally the disposal or dismantle all door hardware to see how much wear it has.
TM: Yes, I do.
Do you tell them that you do not do a circuit test from end to end for every switch and receptacle to see if the panel is marked correctly.
Do you tell them that you checked the insulation from end to end on the service wires between the pole and meter?
TM: Those are over the top, even for me.
Obviously you know what I am saying about the book of disclaimers.
TM: Boilerplate is a necessary evil. It is everywhere. Pick up a bottle of aspirin, a package of Fritos, a cup of coffee from McDonald's, whatever. If everyone else finds it necessary, how then is it that you do not?
Another thing I have observed on this site is the absolute horror most inspectors have about getting sued and brought to court.
TM: It is a very real hazard in this business.
How are all of you handeling yourselves with buyers. What type of care do you folks take with a relationship with your clients.
TM: I don't go out to dinner with them, if that's what you mean.
How many of you screen the wackos out before you book an inspection.
TM: You can never catch them all.
You mentioned just very recently about being in control at the inspection. I for one am in complete control from booking to completion.
TM: Ted, take another one of your meds. You are NEVER in complete control of anything.
As far as have another puff...................don't have any
Maybe I should hang with you and east coast Jerry and then I could get all I want
TM: Sounds like a plan.
and now I have to talk to you
TM: Admit it though, it helps to talk things out . . .