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| Recommending a home inspector for your client is probably the most difficult from a liability perspective for you as a realtor but it is also the most important. Their peace of mind relies on your recommended short list of inspectors or inspector. |
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| When selecting one for your client, did you know that: |
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| 1. | Your client expects you to recommend a short list of proven inspectors!!! |
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| 2. | Your client expects you to ensure these inspectors have been in business for at lease a sufficient amount of time to render the company stable. A 5 year company term should be considered reasonable. |
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Your clients expects you to pick inspectors that are financially stable in the industry, and carry the right insurances.
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Your client expects you to make sure you have used the inspection company before or have been referred to the inspection company.
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Your client expects you to have knowledge of the inspector’s background, qualifications and licensing.
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Your client expects you to make sure your inspector has not been involved in any illegal activities etc.
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Your client expects you to validate your choice of inspector to ensure their peace on mind.
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Your client expects you to make sure your client has more than a cell phone on his business card with personal email address.
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You client expects you to get previous customer testimonials from the inspectors before short listing.
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| Your client expects a lot from you, as there advisor and it is for this reason you must do your home work when it comes to referring anyone on your team. |
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| Do not get lost or caught in any of the following practices |
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| 1. | Choose an inspector you just met at your office reception. |
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| 2. | Choose an inspector based on their flyers or business cards without validation as mentioned above. |
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| 3. | No conduct a background check to ensure your inspector does not place you, the seller or your client at risk from theft or other problem. |
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| 4. | Believe before validate. |
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| With all the liability surrounding the inspection it is no wonder realtors are shying away from this referral. But again PEACE OF MIND is all your client wants. |
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| Let AmeriPro Inspection Corporation eliminate this fear by simply putting 14 years of specialized experience in home inspections to use. With over 76,000 customers it is not wonder we are one of the nations leading inspection companies. |
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