Originally Posted By: jremas
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Ok, after 3 months of using software for inspections, I am now switching to paper format. WHY!! Everyone else is moving towards software & paper is used less, right? Here is my reason & my reason only, this is another viewpoint for some to consider:
*I don't have the money to spend on a laptop
*I don't have the money to spend on software
*I tried some software but spent too much time working after the inspection.
*If my computer craps out during an inspection, then what?
*I don't have to spend money on a portable printer to do onsite reports.
*When I finish the inspection at the house, I am done, finished.
*I found a great reporting system that is easy for the client to follow.
*I am tired of my digital camera freezing up in the cold temps. Now, only my pen freezes and I just get a warmer one out & rotate them.
*Lack of good support 24/7 when the software had bugs.
*They are numbered and hand written making it harder to alter my report.
*I have asked several clients & they all wanted the report on the spot and the pictures were not important because they were present for the inspection.
*I like the smell of NCR
The downside is:
# I cannot email them.(they get them on the spot anyway)
# I cannot add digital pictures for clients who were not present. (although this can be done separately very easily to accent the report)
# They are too expensive $8-$13 per report.
# I hate to run out of them.
Just some thoughts. Let the debate begin...(have fun)
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Jeff Remas
REMAS Inspections, Inc.
Northeastern PA & the Poconos
www.NEPAinspector.com
570-362-1598