Originally Posted By: jstone This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I have been demo-ing different software reporting solutions and really like InspectIt ReportPro. The only thing I need to consider is printing a checklist to take on site and then bring back to do the electronic report with InspectIt or whatever I decide to use.
I didn't see any checklist with InspectIt, so is there another way to get a hold of one. I could do my own, but I am new at this and don't have enough experience to know what I need to put in a checklist.
I love this organization and the general helpfulness of the members. The only bad thing is that I am getting no sleep because I am up until 2am reading this board every night.
Originally Posted By: dbowers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
John -
I'm curious. Several of my friends use a really great program from those guys called "InspectIt-Report Plus". Good looking narrative program.
They have another program called "InspectIt-Report Pro". Kinda weak report and follows their old on-site field checklist which was also weak. They used to franchise inspectors here, and I've done several reviews in years past for litigation involving inspectors that used their field checkbox type report and it was a weak report - open to attack very easily.
Originally Posted By: jstone This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Dan,
I looked at both ReportPro and ReportPlus. Wasn't real sure what the difference was, but now I know. Thanks for the info. I would go with ReportPlus not the checklist style.
Harvey,
Wow, thanks for the help. I will have to check that out later today. I have to go mow some rental properties this morning.
I really like the look of the InspectIt as well. That's why I am considering buying this software.
Originally Posted By: jstone This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Is there a checklist that can printed from HomeGauge?
I like both HomeGauge and ReportPlus. What it comes down to is money. Since I am just starting out, I don't know if I am comfortable laying out $645 for HomeGauge or $175 plus $55 a month. With ReportPlus, I can "rent" it for $150 plus $6 per report. It is a toss up at this point. The checklist option for ReportPlus is a big selling point for me. If HomeGauge has a checklist also, that would be good too.
Originally Posted By: David Suelflow This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
You can print the report blank and use it as a checklist. I did this at first, before I wrote my own. The best thing I did however was to get a digital voice recorder. Now I just talk and take pics. It saves lots of time in the field.
Originally Posted By: gbell This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I have used Report Plus for over 5 years. I think it is a great program, once you get everything the way you want it. The only downside that I have experienced is the customer support.
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’m getting close to the point where I don’t even look at my checklist anymore to do the inspection…only time I need it is to jot something down. I like the idea of a voice recorder, but as I’ve found out three times with my digital camera…batteries die, or the camera dies and then you’re screwed.
Originally Posted By: hgordon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Cool John!
by the way...I really would like to see the palm version...if you can tel me how it works  You can email me personally at hg@floridanachi.org.