"As a buyer, I would not think much of an agent who could not give me some recommendations of people in the trades that I could contact or may want to use. I would expect my agent to be knowledgeable and have contacts."

In some states (i.e. Massachusetts) it's against the law for an agent to recommend a home inspector, unless they have agency.

Just like Agents/Brokers who also do mortgages.

Many inspectors are also (or once were) GC's. That's essentially from where the HI profession was born. However, the profession has evolved into something entirely different than the inspections of thirty years ago.

Holmes on homes

Typically I'm there to tell the story of the home...it's basic overall condition...good or bad. Some agents do not like the way I report a home and some don't mind an honest inspection. I know my clients like my inspections and that is all that matters...around here, many homes are in poor shape and have not been well maintained, and the report reflects that.

I really enjoy a home that has been well kept as it makes my job and report much, much easier.
I know it cannot be easy selling a home with tons of deficiencies, but do not blame the inspector. Just make sure the asking price reflects the actual condition and it should sell.

Yes I agree there is different kind of inspectors. Some of them understand the importance what they do and balanced between to point the house problems and do not scared the buyer. But as Realtors we need to understand that they are licensed like us and they have their responsibilities and gridlines, so we need to educate our clients and prepare them for the inspectors report. We need to explain them that they need to focus on the main structural problems on the house. So spend time to educate your clients and you will have less deal broken, do not blame for that the inspectors or somebody else.......

i think it is somewhat our responisiblity to explain the reports after they get them, so they wont be scared away. At the same time, this could look like you just want the sell, and could care less what problem they are about to inherit. I say go over what they should and should not worry about even before the report comes.

you must remember that there is alot of liability on the Inspector, however, if he is that pedantic about small things, move on!

My thouhght is; its not what or how much you report but how you report it. If there is common things wrong, sure your report it but when your client IS THERE (!) make light of what you have found "this is usual for a property of this age" make them feel its not the worst property on the block!!


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