1,057,374
I'm not sure size matters as much as accuracy. I laughed while writing this. 3:)
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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TeamCHI - Complete Hom...
Brentwood, TN
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Amanda Christiansen
Fort Wayne, IN
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
556,536
We deal with out of state buyers/sellers, so the more details and photos the better. I think the buyers also like the bigger reports, it makes them feel like they got their moneys worth.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,458,623
Size doesn't matter. Quality does.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
921,504
A page each for every system of the house.
Disclaimer page.
Intro-page
Summary of action issues.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,244,211
Depends on the condition of the property! Shorter is better. Some are so long with all kinds of advice, they summarize the conditions found on a couple og pages. Those are the ones most people read!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,847,581
Doesn't it really matter based on the size of the house? Obviously a 1000 ft vs an 8000 sq ft is going to make some time difference.
I just received a 50 pager on a house around 1700 sq ft which didn't really seem bad until I saw the page count. Alot of the time it is with pictures that take up alot of space too.
Highlight problem spots - there was one pic I received with 3 pipes & pic just said gas leak. From which spot? Which pipe?
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
150,466
I agree with Ronald Gombach comment. I think that would dictate the length.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,163,333
I don't care about the actual length of the report. However, as an agent, I prefer those reports that have a summary page outlining the items that need attention. It's easier to present to sellers that way if buyers have repair requests rather than receiving a 20 or 30 page report and having to wade through it especially when many things are just for information or of cosmetic nature.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,664,636
633,820
I find the Buyer client and agent is most concerned with the "action items list" which is going to be used to negotiate the home inspection contingency in the contract. I recently had a phone book sized inspection report emailed to me on one of my listings by a Buyer's agent from a franchise inspection firm which was way over kill in my opinion.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,434,177
I have never checked the number of pages but buyers should receive a detailed report.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
846,475
As long as all the bases are covered and conditions noted that is good. I have seen some with lengthy explanations on who to correct the problems. Some like that, I am indifferent.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,627,272
Don't go into a long dissertation with 1000 words when 5 will say the same thing.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,538,633
Good morning Michael. Not sure there is a one size fits all, if an issue needs to be explained in more depth, that is what needs to be done, otherwise the shorted the better. I can also tell you, it has a lot to do with the perception of the client.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
223,831
Irregardless of size nice photos with arrows are most helpful especially when the seller disagrees with findings
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
2,221,950
3,071,489
Executive Summary with detail attached
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
5,115,607
If there's a reason for brevity, great. If there's a reason for a long report, I want it long.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
6,422,994
979,596
Michael - It's not the size that matters, but making sure everything that is needed is in the report. However, don't make a mountain out of a mole hill.
617,935
Michael,
Put the boilerplate in a separate document and send me just the facts on the subject property. And no opinions please.
5,879,115
Have not had a buyer make a comment as to the length of the report, and think they appreciate all the different aspects included in the report, along with photos.
4,319,773
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. depends on the size of the house. However, I'd say anywhere between 2.5-3 hours should be more than sufficient for the home inspection of most homes.
3,988,013
I just want them to do a thorough report for my clients and I don't think that has anything to do with the number of pages. Pages can have photos, large fonts, tons of white space, little fonts, long explanations, etc. Just do what it necessary to convey the information in a manner easy to understand.
4,272,934
I have had 6 hour inspections but I prefer a inspection in the 3 hour variety
3,743,463
Long or short isn't the issue. It has to be written very, very clearly so the dumbest, stupidest real estate rookie or seller can understand it. And the format has to be easy to follow.
- What's the problem?
- How do you fix it?
- About how much should it cost to fix it?
3,350,439
Seriously Michael, What a leading question. It needs to be as long as necessary to get the job done well/correctly.
1,625,053
I do not really care for the length since some inspectors add some junk general staff with explanations, suggestions, etc. I like clear reports with color sections of different importance issues of the property condition.
5,583,328
4,800,132
913,818
I usually get a full report and a summary report. Length varies depending on size and condition of house.
3,986,308
As long as the inspection is performed in the proper manner I don't care what the length is
1,209,215
112,947
5,062,675
It needs to cover the relevant findins and include photo. No specific length but if there are no details I would wonder about the thoroughness
1,513,143
As long as the discrepancies are separated in there own section it does not matter to me.
5,032,294
Our inspection reports are standardized from the state of Texas..all the same. Some inspectors over do their findings but most take pictures and detail out findings.
2,785,276
Long before there were official inspectors, we all hit the obvious points like roofing, electrical plumbing etc. and of course what we could see. Making this more thorough is good. Dragging it out is not
1,242,104
The worst is canned rules and statement. The inspector is not an expert of this or well versed in that. I can not get inside the holes because I am over sized for an inspector.
If so true what are you well versed in?
290,969
The Reports that we see can be from 35 to 75 pages, depending on who is doing the Home Inspection, though the Termit Inspection and the Roof Inspection Reports are considerably shorter. On the Home Inspection, since 'pictures' are included, I'm sure that upps the number of pages, TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
7,869,552
4,583,759
It's the quality of the report findings and the inspector that matter. I imagine the size of the property might have an influence.
1,728,656
I generally just search out the summary page first. If I need further education on the deficiencies, then the specific element page at any length is fine as long as the issue is properly diagnosed.