Dear Home Inspector, I don't mind you inspecting my home. But please, do not violate me!

Dear Home Inspector, I don't mind you inspecting my home. But please, do not violate me!

There was a home inspection performed on one of my listings today by one of our illustrious local inspectors. Now, before I get started, we do have several competent inspectors in our area. Not only are they competent but they are actually very good! Here is a story from the other side.

The home inspector showed up, on time, and without a ladder! I still cannot understand why an agent would suggest or a buyer pay, a home inspector who does not have a ladder! Let's get serious for a second here, the roof should be an important system for the homeowner. Not only the condition of the roof but the flashing around chimney's, the dormers and the boots around the vent pipes should all be checked by the home inspector.

Now, the meat of this blog, my seller calls me upon re-entering the house and says that furniture is pulled out, blinds are pulled up, lamps are un-plugged, bathroom decorations that were on the back of the toilets are sitting on the vanity, lights are left on, water is in the washing machine, door is unlocked and windows are unlocked!

Boy, not a conversation I wanted to have! Home inspectors, how about LEAVING A HOME AS YOU FOUND IT! It is simply called respect.