

1,677,946
If I have the seller I tell them the inspector is there to trouble shoot and find things. If I have the buyer I tell them to be there and ask as many questions as they wish.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
794,436
Far too many think that an old home should be up to the condition of a New home.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
6,771,525
"You are buying a used home, and paying for a used home, dont be surprised that their will be a few defects, hopefully you can live with them as the previous owner did.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
4,794,683
Michael - I'm not sure of the number but there are unrealistic expectations for many parts of the real estate transaction. Proper expectations should be discussed as soon as possible when meeting a client.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
8,241,867
Reviewing possible results in advance helps all of the parties through this phase of the process.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
699,327
I tell them that inspections here are visual only. No one but an a/c person is going to open it up. Temp range at this moment in time, only.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,585,039
infra red sees the unseen.... we explain that home inspections are for structural and mechanical defects.... no home is perfect....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,448,781
I tell my clients that every home inspector should find the important things but will always miss a few of the unimportant things because there isn't time to get everything or see behind walls-
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,393,257
I think they all have unrealistic expectations to some degree about both the inspector and condition of homes. I try to prepare my clients that nothing can ever be 100% perfect and known about, but they "forget" 5 minutes after I've told them.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
1,153,799
X-ray vision does have its advantages Michael. Infrared is also a great trait.
1,395,083
Sometimes it's experience - they need to have lived through it to understand it.
1,466,257
Michael Thornton Education! Always expect the unexpected. That's why we have inspections.
921,504
I have already advised the seller what will be found and remind them of the strategy in place.
There will be NO surprises.
However, I do advise that rogue inspectors exist who have other issues in life and their OPINION only has the value the SELLER gives it, not the buyer.
I further advise, 'Stay the course and you will prevail."
115,482
From first outing I try very hard to manage expectations. In spite of my efforts, I am finding that expectations seems especially inflated now, perhaps because of lack of general urgency with buyers and a feeling of buyer leverage. In any case, it is certainly frustrating.
637,764
I make sure that my clients understand the limitations of a home inspection. For example, if they are worried about the roof, that will need a separate roof inspector. Same thing with dry rot, it will need a pest inspector who will actually open a wall to see what's going on, whereas a home inspector does not. However, a home inspector can tell you generally the condition of the home and I always strongly advise it.