Originally Posted By: vsantos This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I completed an inspection last week and my client left me a message wanting me to possibly come back to the home and check on various repairs made by the seller.
What percentage of your original fee do you folks charge for this service?
Originally Posted By: bkelly1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Depends on the repairs, as well as how many. I never crawl under a home for less than a 100.00. Also be sure to suggest new owner get all reciepts of repairs so they will call them and not you if there is a problem. May want to think about another inspection agreement to cover for hidden parts of the repairs.
Originally Posted By: vsantos This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I sent an e-mail to my client asking him to send me a list of the items that have been repaired and the licensed contractor who did the repairs. I also advised him to get copies of the receipts for his own records.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I used to charge very little, if at all. I’ve changed that policy to;
$150 per hour with a minimum of one hour and billed at half hour increments after that.
They usually write the check pretty quickly and I'm on my way. They also have less of a tendency to follow me around asking questions 
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
Originally Posted By: wdecker This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I include a pre-closing walkthrough with my original fee, but I charge high for the original inspection… Only about half the time do I have to do a pre-closing walk through.
Originally Posted By: jspringstead This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Vince: I get a fair amount of requests for a reinspect on items noted in my report. Most of the time, its the realtor requesting it. My minimum fee is $ 100.00, but more often than not, I tell them that a nice testimonial on their letter head will suffice, their usually ecstatic and my testimonial file grows thicker! Just more marketing. Also, I give them a verbal on the findings. If they want it in writing, another signed contract and larger fee.
Originally Posted By: jspringstead This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Everything helps to CYA. I always try to put myself in my clients shoes. We’re trying to make their home purchase an informed decision. That’s why I always suggest additional inspections, well, septic, radon, etc. Not only does it make my trip more profitable, it makes them ( my client ) more educated and informed. Don’t ya just love doing that! Going back to make sure items noted are repaired just makes them more comfortable with their decision.
By the way, keep me informed when something is going on with NACHI down there please. Doesn’t appear we have anything active way “up North” here. I’d love to get together with other members and share experiences and ideas! Heading to Grad parties, have a great Sunday afternoon! John
