Originally Posted By: jvanloo
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I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the Big One? I will be performing my first inspection next week. Nervous… just a little…
I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the Big One? I will be performing my first inspection next week. Nervous… just a little…
Originally Posted By: jvanloo
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I forgot to mention that it’s my 1st inspection solo… as a licensed home inpsector.
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi Jason,
congratulations on loosing your "virginity". The best bit of advice I can give you is to get to the property at least 1/2 hour early, and take a long look around the exterior, take plenty of notes and pictures if possible. fully familiarize your self with the house before you have to start discussing it with your client.
If you see something you don't understand, don't try to bluff your way through it, tell your buyer that you will research it and tell him about it later. If you find yourself really in the mire call my cell 978-376-6498.
Good luck
Gerry
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NACHI phone 484-429-5466
Inspection Depot Education
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Originally Posted By: mjones1
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need. If you rush things you are much more likely to miss something.
Thats my 2 cents.
Mike
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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We all had a first inspection and lived to tell about it, so you’ll do fine. Be calm and professional. Realize that you know what you are doing. Be confident and communicate effectively. Most of all, Don’t crap in your pants.
Originally Posted By: ekartal
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Just pretend everyone else is naked.
Erol Kartal
ProInspect
Originally Posted By: ekartal
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Seriously now.
Just be yourself. Don't "act". 
Erol Kartal
ProInspect
Originally Posted By: jmyers
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Jason,
Welcome to NACHI.
Don't start doubting yourself now. You will be just fine. 
Joe Myers
Originally Posted By: rbeavin
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I too am looking at my first inspection this upcoming week!
Just a bit nervous too, but I remember this from my past life in law enforcement: an expert is someone who knows a little more than the average person. After our training and passing the NACHI exam, I’m sure you and I both qualify! Just do your best!Originally Posted By: kwilliams
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Hang in there Robert, I knew there had to be at least one other person in law enforcement on this board, You know how to deal with people you’ll do just fine, Kp
Originally Posted By: ekartal
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Just remember that every inspector in the world has been there.
Erol Kartal
ProInspect
Originally Posted By: jvanloo
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Thanks alot…
Originally Posted By: rkulla
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I would suggest if you can, doing your report at home. This will give you time to write it up without feeling pressured to hurry and possibly making mistakes. Make sure you take good notes and digital photos if you can. Take your time, ask them before you leave each room if they have any questions before you leave the area. Also before you start ask them if they have any specific concerns about the property.
Most important, “RELAX” just be yourself.
Rex
Originally Posted By: ekartal
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Jason here’s what I do:
1) use a checklist for the inspection (take notes for items/comments not found on checklist.
2) explain to client why it is better to prepare report off-site.
3) I use Palm-Tech for Windows at home to do report.
4) Send report as a pdf file within 24 hrs.
5) Fax a summary report to clients attorney.
Erol Kartal
ProInspect
P.S. Don't forget to get signed agreement first.
Originally Posted By: jmyers
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I really do have to add that you could be the worst inspector and still do very well if you have good communication skills.
Come to think of it, that is what they say about me! 
Joe Myers