kurt Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've had some busy Spring seasons over the last couple decades, but this one is off the charts. I've tried to throttle it back by (essentially) doubling my fees, and no one cares; they schedule. Even doubling fees, I'm turning away several jobs a week. Is anyone else going nuts, or is it just Chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have been slammed Kurt, even working Sunday's. I didn't really have a "winter", when it typically slows down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Insane busy - since the third week of January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Lewis Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Same here, except I refuse to work Sundays. Haven't tried doubling the fee yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've stayed pretty steady through most of the recession. Lately, I've been a little busier and have been taking in all I can do; and referring those I can't to other inspectors - some of them right here. That's nothing remarkable though. Since I broke my back I can't handle as much as I used to anyway. My being at full capacity now is still less then most of the rest of you do when you're having an average week. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have been busy steadily for over 9 yrs.. but this is completely nuts right now... Many 'post-it note' appts, abrupt cancellations, then they get filled... Crazy .. phone is going nuts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Busy, but folks seem to be price shopping more. I have also noticed an increase in new inspectors...... I guess that could also be the reason for the increase of price shoppers, they are finding lower rates with the new guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Same here, except I refuse to work Sundays. Haven't tried doubling the fee yet... I'll add Saturdays to that as well!! Family time is worth more than an inspection booking to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 It's quiet here, on all fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 it is nothing special here in Mid-Michigan. We don't work on Saturdays or Sundays. Prices are falling for inspections to near foolish levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Like Raymond, business is slow for me. BTW, for you NY inspectors who think no one is watching the store, DOS just audited my CEU's for the last two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've never had a single full week in ten years. I'm hoping the 'phone that works' will change that. I've already noticed that when I make a sale, it's usually done in less than 5 minutes. My spouse will often spend twenty minutes at it. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've had a great year, until this past week and a half which has been very slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Like Raymond, business is slow for me. BTW, for you NY inspectors who think no one is watching the store, DOS just audited my CEU's for the last two years. You and 400 others from what I've heard. It was pretty painless as audits go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 By golly the matchbook cover ad was right! I have done 472 inspections this year and am moving into my new house next week. I am looking for a new person for the office and have ask all applicants how many inspections they think they can do per week. Nearly all have said Twenty per week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Meiland Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've never had a single full week in ten years. I'm hoping the 'phone that works' will change that. I've already noticed that when I make a sale, it's usually done in less than 5 minutes. My spouse will often spend twenty minutes at it. People like talking to women. I'd keep her on the phone longer than you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I use green ink to mark appointments on the kitchen calendar. Using lots of green ink lately. Not alot of white space on the calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlord Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Extremely busy here. Been that way for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allseason Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Cannot complain, better than last year, which was better than the year before, which was better than the year before. Honestly have not seen a first quarter this busy and we had a long winter with ample snow here in northern NJ. Had the scooter out for the first time last week, good to feel the wind in my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Last year was my best in the past seven, this years pace is just about the same as last year month by month. I am booked out about seven - eight days in advance so I have to turn down the ones that need it done tomorrow. I don't work Sundays and I've stopped doing evenings. I'll do evenings again when the weather gets too hot to walk roofs in the afternoon. I book two a day, that's all this old boy can handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Last part of last year was very slow for me. When back to work for the HVAC company I worked for before. Then I started getting calls and had to turn down inspections. At this time I doing 4 inspection a week on top of working a full time job, play with my son and trying to keep my wife happy. All of this is wearing this old man out. Since most of the home I inspected is crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Phillip, Been awhile since we heard from you. How is the kid doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 He is growing. He is in day care. Aiden is still a good boy and I hope he stays that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 He will. He's got a good Dad. [:-angel] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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