Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Got an inspection today from someone that found me thru my website. Called the Agency handling the property and set it all up.
Just got a call from the realtor (one of the largest in my area, and I haven’t gotten in with them yet but have been trying).
Realtor said "haven’t ever read one of your reports before, but just wanted to “warn” you about the home, and that it’s older, windows are older, elect service is older, etc. etc. and that she “hoped” I’d take that into account when doing my report. She said “most HI’s tell their clients that they will run into problems because the home is so old and it should be expected, and that she priced the home to reflect the problems in the home due to age”.
At the end of the conversation she said that she looked forward to seeing the kind of report I write.
What do you think? Sounds like she politely wanted to let me know that my report better reflect the age of the home or I won't be getting referrals from them.
Originally Posted By: dharris This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
What do you think? Sounds like she politely wanted to let me know that my report better reflect the age of the home or I won’t be getting referrals from them.[/quote]
From my experience a few times YES
You can try to explain to here your report protects her as well as you
which likely won't make a difference, Where it WILL make a difference is with the customer, If you report items in the home as you see them , the buyers and there friends WILL call you back many times over the times a shady realtor will,
additionally she WILL call you for an inspection if she or family members are buying in the future
Originally Posted By: bkelly1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Windows are older single pane, wooden…consistent with age of home…can be air loss, hard to open…yadayadayada
electric service has not been updated, consistent with age of home..yadayadayada....but if there is a problem, always report it, honestly and fairly..don't sugar coat it!!!!!!
Originally Posted By: rshumake This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I always tell the realtor that my reports reflect the actual condition of All the systems, and the people that are buying the house can make the JUDGEMENT for themselves as to whether it is inherent to the age of the house or an actual problem. The buyer knows the age of the house and can make that decision for themselves.
Originally Posted By: Brian A. Goodman This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I daresay you’ve read the situation correctly Kevin. Just do it exactly as you would have if she had never called you, that’s the fairest (and most defendable) thing. If she chooses to take offense, you can’t stop her.
Originally Posted By: jpeck This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
kmcmahon wrote:
and that she priced the home to reflect the problems in the home due to age".
Did you ask her how much she priced the how to pay the buyers to buy it?
This is a beautiful older home, it only needs totally gutting and rebuilding. We will pay you to buy it.
Did you tell your client that, according to the real estate agent, the agent was telling them "Run Forest, run!".
I would advise my client of what the agent said, and remind them that ALL THOSE ITEMS SHOULD BE ON THE SELLER DISCLOSURE, because, they are (after all) KNOWN DEFECTS. 
And if those items ARE NOT on the seller disclosure, they (your client) needs to get a credit to cover the cost of all those items. That, if the agent objects, explain that she, the agent, revealed those items, yet they were NOT on the seller disclosure, and that, my dear agent IS FRAUD. Then ask her "Now, what was the number to the real estate commissions office?"
Originally Posted By: dharris This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
In addition to hearing similar comments from your experience another common statement I hear
This should be a easy and clean inspection as the seller had a inspection 2 yrs ago and had everything fixed before they purchased it,] with the buyer present
After coming up with 10-15 items on a couple of these inspections I never heard from those realtors, nor did the realtor sell them there next home on 2 or more occasions
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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I would like to thank you for your timely and complete inspection report. You did an excellent job with the report. I would also like to express my gratitude for your honesty regarding Mrs. Jahns actions. I reported to my disappointment to Parker realtors regarding this inappropriate action. They agreed with me that she had no business contacting you other than setting up an appointment for you to inspect the premises. I will galdly refer your buisness to anyone i can. Again i would like to thank you for your honesty and timely service.
Sincerly,
Levi
Like Dan said, in the long run you win. 
