I have been using InspectIt's Report Pro for Texas (based on MS Word) for years, am not either fond or sick of it, but would like to research other possibilities.

Is anyone aware of a software program that will easily import my autotext comments from my program? It will also need to be pre-formatted in the TREC-acceptable lame-ass form.

Thanks,

Aaron

Call Sean at HomeGauge.

I know they've got a Texas format and he can best explain the easiest way to transfer your comments.

Home Inspection Software and Reports - HomeGauge

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Aaron,

I use the Inspect-it program also.

What I have done is make one report with the typical boiler plate comments that we tend to use day in and day out. I can always alter the comments to the inspection.

I then go through this report and basically delete off what I don't need. The master copy of this report is probably 50-75 pages long. I have some example pictures on the report also to show what a "cricket, GFCI, ..... and so on. It works great for me.

Tried doing all the auto insert type programming and it just didn't work for me.

I did try another program, but went bad to my old ways. The other just didn't work for us.

Rick

Aaron try whispersoultions.com. I user there software and I am very pleased with it. They are a Texas co. Call and talk to Larry White there phone No. is on the site

Wade, I agree. I've used WhisperSolutions products for several years now. I recommend a new user start with WhisperPI with the Texas 7a-0 template as it is a proven, sound, easy to use product. Use that for a while and then graduate to the Whisper Reporter s/w. Reporter is extremely flexible and capable but is not for the novice.

Aaron,

I agree with those who have posted favorable comments about Whisper Solutions products. Great products, great service.

As Mike noted Whisper PI is easier to deal with at first. Whisper Reporter takes a lot more digging in, but is fantastically (hmmm is that a word?) customizable.

Larry White and Eric Himmer developed Whisper PI around the Texas TREC form. They also have a WDI module so you can do it all in one and deliver in the same PDF file. Drawings and all.

I was fortunate to have worked with them on the beta development of Reporter for over a year before it was released.

Whisper Computer Solutions, Inc. - Home of WhisperPI, Property Inspection Report Software

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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

Aaron

Look on ebay. The other day I saw several programs listed that run the lame ass TREC report.

One in particular caught my eye at $100.00

It was an earlier version of a decent program direct (new in box) from the software company.

Call us for a sample report to see if it fits into your scheme of what a report is about.

1(888) 635-0121

Ebay may have better support too. I contacted Whisper Solutions via email and have yet to hear anthing from them. Typical in my experience for geeks who do HI software.

Aaron

Aron if you go to there web site the will let you down load the program and try for 30 days free. I haved used them for 4 Years now and i am very happy with it

Aaron,

As Wade noted you can go to their website and download either PI or Report or both and demo (full version) for 30 days.

Downloads include manuals and you can also go through that to see about importing your comments. I brought all mine in from a Microsoft Word product.

Will depend on your starting point for bringing those data points in. Sometimes it is better to save to a text file or a delimited file or Lord knows what. Sometimes putzing with a portion of the data to test is the best way to go.

They are busy and they will be in touch and they have great customer service. I've been working with them for over five years and I know many long-time TX HI's who have been working with them a lot longer and also have high regard for them and their product.

Don't be so hasty about your experience of a lack of 'immediate' reply. Give 'em a chance.

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Dallas Home Inspector
www.NolansInspections.com

I started using Whisper about 2002. It is terrific. Constant free upgrades, great support. Nolan is right - they are busy. I think you will find any wait well worth it. Again, you don't have to wait - download it and try it.

Aaron, I always get very prompt responses to any questions I have for Whisper Solutions. Do you remember what e-mail address you used to send your question to?

Everyone should also keep in mind that Whisper products are not just for Texas use, they are usable anywhere for whatever format you need. They just do have a good Texas report template.

Mike I have had the same results. larry has helped me with problems that some times where not even related with whispersoulitions program. Larry has called me and help me with question on equipment and ideas that had nothing to do with using there program.

Arron take your time, and make sure you go to wispersoulitions.com download the programs that you need and try them. I turned my borther inlaw on to them and he is a hvac tech and HI and also a contractor on off shore hvac equipment and compression chambers on ships for deep sea diviers. He loves whisper soulations and the reporter program.

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I just came across this on ebay. Looks like a really good deal. Im probably going to buy one.

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Try whispersoultions.com. I use there software and I am very pleased with it.
I always get very prompt responses to any questions I have for Whisper Solutions.
Zb.

Aaron:

Take a look at eInspections as well before you choose. They have a Texas version that complies with TREC. Their software offers tons of great customization features so I can make my report look the way I or my clients want it on the fly. It is extremely easy to use too and their customer service is fantastic. They answer their phones when you need them!

eInspections™

1K is a bit steep. No way in he77 I'd be paying 70 bucks a month to lease a program either.

rick

Rick:
Sounds like you are very happy with what you are using and that is great. I will say I have other inspector friends who are using eInspections as well as myself and love that they customize the report just for their customers and their support is fantastic. Personally, I think $70.00 a month and I get free upgrades (and by the way, the upgrades are fantastic and regular) is a bargain. I don't consider 20% of one inspection a month to be anything but a great deal. I do notice you are on these chats often so it's obvious you like to express your opinion but believe me there are inspectors all across the United States and Canada who think eInspections is the best choice for them. I'm curious, did you even bother actually get a demo and see what is possible with eInspections or did you make a snap decision based on $70.00?

No Stephanie I did not.

I thought maybe that I'd save you the cost of the CD and mailing costs being sent to me.

Regardless of however good your product may be, a thousand bucks or even 70 bucks is rather high in my opinion considering there is many programs out there for less money.

Yours may be great and others may think so, but in my opinion the fee is a bit high.

JMHO

Rick

By the way Stephanie, I don't see your company name listed as a paid link or advertiser here on Brian's board. I may be wrong.

If your going to promote, he might like a fee as the others has paid to do so.

Rick:
Thanks for your response. I actually work with an inspection company in Nevada for whatever that is worth. I think the value of these kinds of forums is to have respectful feedback from many different people. For me, my choice is eInspections. Rick, I wish you all the best.

Stephanie,

Is the Name of your company eInspections? Respectfully.

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