Hello fellow members! This past year I was fortunate enough to author a book about some of the techniques that we have employed over the past two decades that helped our company thrive in our market. I have decided that the perfect place to have the book available is on the inspector outlet site. Like many of you, I feel a debt of gratitude is owed to Nick and the InterNACHI team for all they have done to help us be successful. And again, I have to thank Nick and the NACHI team for all their support! This book is my way of offering what I have learned worked for our business over the years and make it available to all of you. My way of trying to give back to this great industry. The book is titled “The Business of Home Inspection” by Certified Master Inspector, Paul J. Magrone. I hope you will consider checking it out! The Business of Home Inspection Book – Inspector Outlet
Thank you, Paul.
Thank you!!
@pmagrone Good day, Mr. Magrone. I am a guest on this site and I was reading your messages about inspecting a home in Florida built in the 40’s. I am not an inspector, I am purchasing a home built in 1945 in Jacksonville, FL, and my inspection is tomorrow morning. I am glad I came across your message board, and all of the inputs from inspectors are super appreciated! Thank you for this information. I made some notations for the inspector I will meet tomorrow.
The house you inspected in 2007: do you make recommendations and provide an estimated cost to correct the problems you find? On these older homes, if the electrical was not properly done, what is the average cost to correct it for a 1299 sqft home? Thank you very much!
Hi Stacy, I would expect to receive a lot of information from an inspection on a house built in 1945 so please be ready for that. Most home inspectors will discuss possible repair or replacement expenses with their clients but usually not in writing because many prices have a wide fluctuation depending on which contractor quotes the project. Verbally is usually what we do because it at least gives the customer an idea of what to expect in general. The expense for electrical repairs in a home that old will vary greatly depending on what updates have been done previously, when they were done, and if any of the original wiring is still in place. The worst-case scenario is a full rewire which is the most expensive situation you may encounter; best case is that there have been many recent upgrades in which case the correction costs would obviously be less. Sorry I cannot give you numbers because I have not seen the home but if you have a problem and your inspector is not able to elaborate on his or her findings, please reach out and I will try to offer some support to you in any way that I can. Have a great day and good luck with your inspection!!
Good afternoon, Mr. Magrone. Thank you very much for your response. I was able to make some good notes and go over the information that you provided with the inspector. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to provide this insight for me. The home inspection went very well. The seller did justice to the home by doing the foundation, plumbing, wiring and roof work. I am very grateful for this home. Will you please send me the link to purchase your book? Thank you very much for your prompt response. I appreciate you for sharing your knowledge and your experience with me. I look forward to purchasing your book and to having many good years in this home.
I found the link to your book! Thank you again! Have a prosperous day!
Stacy, I am so glad that it went well! Thank you for your interest in my book! I wrote the book to help new inspectors understand the value of marketing, networking and communicating with people. So, the book is not about the technical part of what we do, it is about being able to approach the home inspection business with a different attitude than inspectors in the past. I believe that communication is such an important part of what we do as home inspectors. May I ask why you are interested in my book? I am honored that you are, but I am also curious.