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I stand corrected, yes the resolution is the same. Probably doesn't matter what we buy anyway because we'll always want the newest one. Erol Kartal

Pretty cool camera. However the B2 comes with a wide angle lense (you get to choose from 3 sizes) and has twice the resolution. Two big differences. Erol Kartal

Hi Dan, I also had problem getting in contact with someone at FLIR which is why I went to PE for the purchase. I've talked with many B and B2 camera owners that are very pleased with the products. There's always going to be problems with some of the cameras regardless of the manufacturer. Just like a new car, you never know. Erol K.

Kurt, The $9,950 B2 has exactly twice the resolution of the $6,750 models. No sales tax when purchaed from PE whereas FLIR said they do charge. FLIR is having a one day seminar for home inspectors and a three day building science seminar in Oakbrook end of February. I'll be at the three day with my B2 in a Brink's truck. Erol Kartal

Hi Mike, That's what I assumed you meant when you said: "Don't buy inbound links add them to your posts!" Erol

PPC can be very effective if you know what you're doing. Real estate related web sites are the most competitive of any industry. The most popular keywords can cost up to $2.50 per click. Target less popular (but still decent) keywords or you'll spend a fortune. You must be able to write very effective Google Ads or viewers will pass you by. Erol Kartal ProInspect

Hi Mike, I was referring to buying quality one way links for a web site. No reciprocal cheap stuff. My wife has several for a small biz site with a page rank of 7 that has helped generate a tremendous amount of traffic and sales. I wouldn't even think of buying a link and adding to a web forum post. Erol Kartal ProInspect

I agree that quality, relevant inbound links are the best way to drive traffic to a site. Mike wouldn't you also agree that a web a site with well placed keywords and relevant text content is just as important as inbound links if not more? I'm also under the impression that buying inbound links can be expensive. Your thoughts please. Randy, the SEO outfit you have hired should be providing you with keyword analysis reports and other documentation to account for their charges. I have no idea who you are using, but let me just say from experience..be very careful . Erol Kartal ProInspect

Carl I know of some good ones but they're expensive. Here's a mortgage related freebie. www.bankrate.com. You'll have to search around for the sign up page. Erol Kartal ProInspect

Besides the extreme danger that has been addressed, there is no such thing (in the eye's of a competent appraiser anyway) of a bedroom below grade level - safety issue or not. Got to love those agent listing sheets.

*Guess what Mrs. Buyer? That's not a bedroom*

Thanks for the tips guys. Bill, Any particular IC model? Thanks

Any of you guys and gals use a voice recorder instead of handwritten notes or a PDA? I'm not referring to voice recognition software. Thanks Erol Kartal ProInspect

Kurt was there even the slightest bit of ventilation in that attic? Erol Kartal ProInspect

I received an e-mail from an inspector that was offered $10 bucks. IMO the insurance companies don't care too much about quality, because their target market appears to be inspectors right out of school. Erol Kartal ProInspect

Kevin, Fidelity is calling everyone that has a phone. I was offered a whopping $15 for a property 35 miles from home. Erol Kartal ProInspect

Your right Jim, I read it too quickly. Big difference between being wet and assuming it's damaged - as in mold.

Hi Guys, Why isn't moisture damaged sheathing a concern when applying another layer over it? Thanks Erol Kartal ProInspect

I spent several years performing residential appraisals for some Chicago north side lenders back in the mid-late 80's. Very tough business back then. Inspections starting around 7:00 AM then back to the office late afternoon - early evening. That's when the real work began. Had to search for comparables in thousand page directories since we didn't have software then. Working until midnight was common. The bottom line: If you couldn't find the comparables that the lender needed to make the loan, you were out of work. I know the appraisal software programs have made things easier, but if you kill a deal even though the home is way, way over priced you'll end up as popular as Kurt would be at the NAR convention. Erol Kartal ProInspect

No but it wouldn't surprise me one bit. A great chunk of that 75% are likely to be new inspectors that are pressured by real estate agents to 'hurry up'. They're going to miss things if they succumb to the pressure. I've been there. Erol Kartal ProInspect

I take field notes and prepare entire report at home using Palm Tech software for Windows - no handheld devices. My turnaround time is 24 hours maximum. I get a little apprehensive sometimes with everyone following me around the house like a parade. I don't think I'll ever prepare an on site report. If you're new I wouldn't even think about it. Erol Kartal ProInspect

I've also experienced a few door assembly nightmares using the 2x4 test. I read where an inspector uses a roll of paper towels instead. If the door is properly adjusted it will reverse. If not, it is still unlikely that the door will come off the track. That's the theory anyway. Anyone know about this?