1. I wish they would be more careful about not mixing up home maintenance issues in the report with real repair issues.

2. I wish they wouldn't mark things as not to code, when older homes are not required to be at current code in many circumstance.

Hurry up!

Michael,

Thermal imaging.

I want facts, not opinions.

Don’t speculate on things you are not licensed for such as if the AC system is large enough.

And what Nina Hollander said.

Good morning Michael. I refer a number of home inspectors in three different states, love their work. Guess I am pretty fortunate.

I like a very clear summary explaining each serious issue in "Run, Spot!  Run!" English.  I need to understand it to explain it to the listing agent and the sellers.

I'd like to see some more advanced technology, perhaps a hosting platform where clients can access the reports not via email. Maybe even a Q&A option. I always appreciate the easy to read reports. 

Nina Hollander said this one correctly!

I would like them to start with the statement that all homes will have issues and the vast majority of these are fairly minor.  And, then go on from there.

Nina Hollander's answer hits 2 of my wishes. Also most inspectors are a little weak on spotting drainage issues (we get a lot of rain here) that can eventually impact the foundation if not addressed. 

I like the answer by Nina Hollander. 

What Nina Hollander said...

Communicate in terms the buyer understands and do it in a way not to alram them

For one of them, not doing handwritten reports and adding pictures.

Nina Hollander made 2 great points!

Opinions don't belong in a report.  The write-ups sometimes need explanation.  Switch errors and burned out bulbs are a pain.

I do not have any particular one I use. The buyers choose their own . I do give a list .

I am happy with the inspector I almost always use. I wish he could also do radon tests.

My top 3 choices are good. One I've used tosses in his real estate opinion too much.

The inspector I use does a good job! No complaints!

I'm pretty pleased with what he does and how. It would be nice to have infrared imagery as an option

Not scare buyers so much.

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - good question. I am happy with my current home inspector.

Wondering what more can he do for my clients....

I'm happy with my inspectors, they do their job well and furnish inspection results quite fast. 

I don't know...He does anything I ask of him

I really can't think of one thing. I use a family owned and operated company and the owner is the inspector. His reports are detailed with photos that show the location he wrote about which makes it perfect for first time homebuyers who know nothing about the house. He stands in the home and explains the concerns he found. He shows them the water shut off valves, he really is thorough (he was a contractor in the past) so its like doing a walk through on a new home with my buyers. I have never had any complaints and I have always felt confident with his findings. He also words it in a way that does not scare a client (If there is a water leak, etc) but makes them fully aware of what it will take to fix an issue. 

I think the agents are happy with everthing provided....