TOPIC: VERY IMPORTANT - READ NOW!! REGARDING INSPECTIONS FOR ALL HIP USERS

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Hi Guys,

This is a very important topic and we need input from as many inspectors as possible. We're working on a contract with an asset management company for Bank owned distressed (foreclosed) properties. The contract is that ONLY Home Inspector Pro users would be doing inspections for the company. They're looking at anywhere from 20 to 50 inspections a day across the country once this gets going. All inspections will be done using the same Home Inspector Pro template so that the banks see a consistent report.

For inspectors that don't currently have Home Inspector Pro, we'll be giving a 3 month temporary license so you can do your first few inspections with the company without paying for our software. After that time period, you'd need to purchase a copy of the software. This way nobody is buying the software just to get a job they may never get (some areas have more inspectors than others).

Now the hard part. We need to come up with a standardized formula for calculating out inspection prices for EACH state. Prices do vary greatly from coast to coast due to the age of homes and services rendered. The reason for this is the banks want everything processed as quickly as possible. Rather than send out a job to 10 inspectors and create a bidding war (which is bad for the industry and takes time) the job will get sent to the next inspector who will accept it or not based on the price.

I need honest answers to the following and as much additional input as possible. NOTE THESE ARE NOT DRAW INSPECTIONS. THEY ARE FULL INSPECTIONS.

1. What state are you in:
2. Looking at the AVERAGE price per inspector in your area, what is their price per square foot (divide your price by square footage to get):
3. How much extra for a crawlspace:
4. How much extra for a pool:
5. How much extra for a radon inspection:
6. How much extra for a termite inspection:
7. How far are you willing to drive before charging extra:
8. How much would you charge to drive outside that range:

Any other comments or suggestions, please speak up!

Daylite Dimensions (800)320-7340
www.amodestohomeinspection.com
www.daylitedimensions.com


Located in Modesto, Ca.
$285.00 up to 3000 sq ft. local Modesto, Ceres
No extra for crawl space
$85.00 for pool if clean. $350 to empty, acid wash, fill and inspect.
we don't currently test for radon.
must be state licensed for termite.
30 miles before $50.00 charge. each 30 miles.

$250 for up to 2500 Sq Ft
$25 for additional for crawl space
$75 for clean pool, $275 to clean and inspect
$75 for radon
Termite insp req license
50 miles then $20 for each additional 30
Palm Coast, Florida; Flagler & Volusa Counties (Daytona Beach)

Hey Dominic,I for one, am very interested in these bank owned properties. I have a base price of $300.00 ofcouse more or even less depending on the size, like condo's ect. The age has alot to do with the price also. The older the home the more there is to inspect. But if were going to charge extra for crawlspaces we could leave out the matter of the age of the home. As far as the pool i charge 100 extra. If the inspection is over 50 miles from my home base I charge 50.00. Anything past 75 miles I charge 50,00 per hour for driving time. I dont do raydon or termite inspections, but would be willing to. I hope in some way this information is helpful. best of luck to all of us.....Greg L.A. Ca  23 cents per sq foot

TORRE INSPECTION SERVICES PHONE: (516) 551-1953 / www.torrerealestate.com
SERVING LONG ISLAND AND THE FIVE BOROUGHS New York
$400.00 up to 3300 sq ft.
No extra for crawl space
We do not inspect pools
We do not test for radon
Termites are included in the price
25 miles before $50.00 charge. each 25 miles.

Guys, please list the price PER SQUARE FOOT. If you know you charge $400 for up to 3300 square feet then divide 440/3300 = 13.3 cents per square foot. This will vary greatly across the country due to housing prices, cost of living, licensing fee's, etc.