This topic can be very touchy if taken the wrong way. Through my years of inspecting, I have met and worked with MANY wonderful agents. The reason for this post is because I was asked today to take it easy on a house with my inspection. This is the first time that I had worked with this agent. She proceeded to tell me how many listings she had and how much more business she could throw my way. This really makes me wonder, how many inspectors that are in need of business, are giving in under these circumstances. I could see how one may think that he has this agent on his side after giving in for this inspection. I politely told her that I understand that she probably needed the sell, but, I am here for the clients best interest, which is to let them know ALL of the facts about the house they were looking at. She seemed somewhat disgruntled and realized that I was not going to give in to her request. She started back tracking and telling me that she was not looking for me to not do a thorough inspection.
Does this really go on and I am just oblivious to the situation or was this a common occurrence?
Well, I finally decided to make the leap into being a full time home inspector. I am inspecting in the Greater Houston Area including, Katy, Sugarland, Pearland, Cypress, Bear Creek, Memorial, Galleria and all of Fort Bend County. I gave up my full time job as a commercial construction superintendent. I have sent out all of my new contact information via email. I believe that I have set up enough contacts and have enough business by way of word of mouth to be a very successful home inspector.
I am sure that all of you have seen the inspector that thinks his words are golden. I have met a numerous number myself that I would love to stuff a sock in their mouth. I am not sure how these guys are able to stay in business. They act like bullies and are not willing to let anyone else have a word in edge wise. To me, this is a sign of insecurity. They are not sure how to get their point across and they are afraid to be wrong. They surely do not know how to properly explain deficiencies in the properties that they are inspecting. To the novice home buyer, they walk away thinking that the house they are looking to purchase is going to fall over with the slightest breeze. Many agents that use my services for the first time typically ask me not to use scare tactics. This tells me that they have come across this guy before. This inspector is very confrontational and thinks that he know EVERYTHING!
I think that I am really going to enjoy being a member of the Active Rain community. This is my second day and my second post, and everyone has been nothing but welcoming. Thank you all so much.
I would love to hear some of your stories about "King stuff Inspector"
Today I will be discussing the importance of having a new home inspected. Most people feel that since they are buying a new home that they do not have to have an inspection performed. Let me be the first to tell you that this is false. I cannot tell you how many defects that I have found while inspecting new homes. There have been A/C systems improperly installed, main service panels not installed properly or grounded as well as improperly installed new roofs. Not only will an inspection make for a very detailed punch list for the builder, it will give you the peace of mind that should come with the largest purchase of your life.
Inspecting homes in the Greater Houston area. Strong construction background along with TREC studies. License #9851
I have been a construction superintendent for nearly 20 years. I decided that I really wanted to get my inspectors license last year. This was one of the best choices that I have ever made (there have been a lot of bad ones) My business is now thriving due to my strong construction background as well as being informative with the client and agent. Over 80% of my business is now referrals. I have performed over 400 inspections this year and I am thinking of starting a franchise. I think that I have really found what I love to do and look forward to expanding in the future.
Coastal Home Inspections is the type of inspection company that every agent wishes they could come across. I feel that I have the best report format around (The only one in Houston with this program) as well as etiquette and patience that makes the inspection process much less painful. I am there throughout the entire home buying process and however long after that you may have questions. I am well educated (Rice University) as well as very enthusiastic. I love it when clients tell me how helpful that I have been and how much they have learned through the home buying process.
To: Coastal Home Inspections From: Matt Hando w/ Home Team of America
I would like to begin by saying I had an inspector that I used for many years and thought they did a good job for me and my clients. I found OUTSTANDING service with Cody Brigg's Coastal Home Inspections. Now I know what both me and my clients were missing. The inspection reports are the best I've seen in my 13 years as a Real Estate agent.The detailed pictures and the way it is reported is clear and easy to understand. Your level of building construction and thoroughness is outstanding. I have been using you for my inspections for some time now. I am confident when I refer your company to my clients and associates. Every one of my clients comment on the outstanding service Coastal Home Inspections provided them, I never got that w/ my last inspector. Thank you Coastal Home Inspections for your outstanding service and for the compliments I get from my buyers. Keep up your outstanding service!!! Sincerely, Matt Hando Real Estate Agent / Fire Fighter Home Team of America 14780 Memorial Drive Ste. 103 Houston TX, 77079 281-300-5641 6-13-08
Mr. Cody Briggs: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful job you did on inspecting the house my wife and I are going to buy. You really took the time to check everything down to the outlets and also had no problem showing me the things you found. Both my wife and I are very impressed by your high standards of professionalism. After using your services I cannot think of anyone that would have taken the time and effort you did to make sure we were getting a house with as little problems as possible. In Houston you really never know how the people that have lived there previously have taken care of the house. Buying a house built in the 80s can be scary. You really made me understand the faults and what it would take to fix the problems that were there. I also now can make an informed decision as to buy or not to buy. In this day and age it is really difficult to find someone that has the knowledge and foresight to show you what currently is a problem and what may be a problem in the future. We received the highest level of customer service and knowledge to confirm the condition of our house. I will have highly recommend your service to my relatives and close friends.
Frank Ha
Mr. Cody Briggs, License #9851, did the inspection on our house on January 23, 2008. The quality of his inspection was exceptional. The attention to detail and completeness of his inspection was exactly what we needed to evaluate our investment. He took several hours going through the house from top to bottom and submitted a report compliant with the TREC standards. Because of the cold temperature he was not able to adequately evaluate the A/C but set up another appointment convenient with my wife to complete the work.
Given our current situation living in Vietnam and trying to purchase a house in the US we must rely on professionals to help us make decisions. Having the quality of services provided by Cody gave us confidence to make the purchase.
We are very satisfied with Cody and would highly recommend his services. Please feel free to contact us directly for any questions.
George and Helen Daviglus
Email- hdaviglus@aol.com
Phone- 84 8 898 9588 HCMC, Vietnam
Hi Cody, I did get the report and I like the format alot! I will most definitely use you in the future as your prices are very competitive and your attention to detail is awesome. Not many inspectors in this day and age have your level of work ethic. Thanks for your professionalism. Anna W. Houston Realtor
Mr. Briggs,
All I can say is THANK YOU! Since my husband and I haven't ever owned a house much less built one, we had a lot to learn during your inspection. You really took the time to explain everything to us in detail and didn't mind me asking 100 questions during the inspection. We walked away from our meeting with you feeling a lot less overwhelmed. Your report was precise and detailed. The builder has agreed to address every item on your list. We truly appreciate your attention to detail and for taking the time to walk us through the house. We learned so much. Please feel free to have any potential customers call me if they request a reference from you.
Thanks again,
Christine & Michael P
Mr. Briggs,
My wife and I would like to thank you for the incredible inspection that you did for us last week. Your timeliness, thoroughness, professionalism, and experience were evident from the moment we first met you. The number and scope of the issues that you brought to our attention was pretty amazing. We thought we had already made a comprehensive list and were surprised when your report added another 38 pages of considerations.
We liked the abundant use of color pictures in the report as well as being able to receive an electronic copy of it in email and a hard copy in our regular mail. Your reporting format was so well done that we did not have any trouble disputing an increase in our 2008 property taxes. Your report also provided with in-depth documentation to go back to the contractors that recently did work on our roof and siding and have them make corrections that would have later cost us several thousand dollars.
Most of all we would like to thank you for your time and willingness to re-arrange your schedule to help us out. We are completely convinced that if we want to buy any property, or have any construction or contractor work done, we are going to make sure you are our inspector. I wish we had found you years ago!
Thanks again for everything. Please feel free to use us as a customer reference or a testimonial. People looking for an inspector need to know that there are good people like you are out there.
Warmest Regards,
Hugh & Yuliya H.
Matagorda County, TX
Hi Cody, My family is very happy and thankful for the great inspection service from Coastal Home Inspections through our home purchasing process. Mr. Cody Briggs is very devoted to his job and the clients. Not only did he conduct thorough inspections with detailed and well-illustrated report at a very reasonable price, he took the time to answer all you questions and concerns before and well after the inspection as a trustworthy friend would do. Thanks to Cody's inspection, the builder fixed all the problems we would not find out otherwise. Thank you very much, Jenny He
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