gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:12pm
21
Here is where we see some claims that have no merit. The system or component dies shortly after the client moves into the home and the inspector is blamed for verbally stating his/her personal opinion of how long that system or component might last. My advice is to include an official, third-party life expectancy chart with every report for two reasons:
First, it reminds your client that everything in his/her home is falling apart over time.
Here is the link to refer your clients to: http://www.nachi.org/life-expectancy.htm
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:14pm
22
I would change the word “may” to “likely.”
kramm
March 17, 2014, 7:14pm
23
makes perfect sense what you just pointed out as does everything. I so much appreciate this
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:16pm
24
It Is Strongly Recommended Too Check Local Building Codes and Obtaining Repair Estimates From 2 or 3 Confident Licensed Specialists for any repairs, comments, improvements or recommendations made in this report prior to closing.
Your word “Too” should be “to.”
I would also remove “prior to closing” from the sentence as you do not know if that conflicts with the terms of their sales agreement.
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:19pm
25
t Is Strongly Recommended Too Check Local Building Codes and Obtaining Repair Estimates From 2 or 3 Confident Licensed Specialists for any repairs, comments, improvements or recommendations made in this report prior to closing. It is also recommended to have the professional inspect the component further to ensure anything that was not identified in the report is documented in the estimate prior to closing. Please feel free to hire other professionals to inspect the property prior to closing including Roofers, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC professionals etc.
Same comments as in my post #24 . Furthermore, it is a bit overkill IMHO.
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:22pm
26
So you don’t have an inspection company, you want the client to pay the inspector?
Also, make up your mind. Is the fee due “upon completion of the on-site inspection ” or is it due “before the inspection report will be released? ”
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:25pm
27
In the very same paragraph you switch from using the term “inspector” to using the term “company.”
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:26pm
28
Then in the next paragraph you go back to using the term “inspector.”
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:34pm
30
I don’t like your arbitration clause. Why make it easy for a plaintiff to file a claim. They watch Court TV all day and they all want to play attorney. If they want to go after you, make them pony up the money for a real attorney in a real court with real rules of evidence heard by a real judge.
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:35pm
31
I, the undersigned, have carefully read all and acknowledge the preceding Inspection Agreement and Description,
Huh? What preceding inspection agreement? There was a preceding inspection agreement prior to this one?
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:38pm
32
Only about 1/2 of all real estate agents are REALTORs (members of NAR). Change to “real estate agent/broker” or something.
gromicko
March 17, 2014, 7:39pm
33
Hope that helps. It was fun!
kramm
March 17, 2014, 7:44pm
34
Nick your awesome thank you so much for taking the time. InterNACHI “ROCKS”