Originally Posted By: pdickerson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I got a call from someone at Integrated Real Estate Processing (I believe they are an appraisal firm) asking if I was interested in doing drive-by inspections for them. Performing the “inspection” required taking a photo of the subject property and answering 10 yes/no questions. Up to this point, I have only done full home inspections and WDO inspections. Does anyone else do this kind of work? Are there any watchouts? Any liability concerns?
Originally Posted By: whandley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’ve worked for three different firms over the years. The compensation is normally pathetic at best. I used to do it just to pick up extra income on out of area home inspections to off set the travel cost. With fuel costs at $3 per gallon, it doesn’t pencil out. At $15 per drive by, even with my 30 mpg vehicle it still doesn’t make financial sense.
Originally Posted By: jmerritt1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Be very carful if you do about getting paid, some of the take as long as 60-days to pay, previous past experience, don’t do them any more, only draw and escrow inspections,
Originally Posted By: loconnor This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Paul
If you're just looking to perform a few inspections as a sideline to your busy home inspections, I'd recommend Granite Construction Inspection company
www.gcinspects.com[url].
I've signed up with about ten companies and keep my coverage area small. That way I don't spend alot on gas and able to perform 2-3 per day, (depending on your area).
