asihi Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I know this topic has been brought up before, but I still need to get some advice. I did a 2 year old home last week Wednesday. This was new construction that was never lived in and foreclosed on by the bank. This place had multiple problems and the original buyer decided to walk away. I got call over the weekend to do the very same house for a different buyer. Now, I've re-inspected other buildings before for separate buyers before, but never 4 days apart. How would you handle this? New report? Fee-paid walk through inspection? Thanks for your help. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 No problem. New inspection. New fee. New report. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 No problem. New inspection. New fee. New report. - Jim Katen, Oregon Yup, there could have been a 4 day rave party in the place for all you know.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 If you don't do it, someone else will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 This has happened to me about 3 times. I charge like any inspection. I read my old report (I bring it with me) and look at everything all over again. It's interesting. You might have missed some things. Your new report may be more insightful. I did one and reported termite activity. When I did the next, all the tubes were cleaned up and only because I had been there before did I notice the tube traces on the foundation. Bad, savvy, naughty, bad seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 What Jim said. Just be wary of finding something the second time around that you didn't see the first time. No one is gonna buy your explanation for it, not when they're just 4 days apart. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 What Jim said. Just be wary of finding something the second time around that you didn't see the first time. No one is gonna buy your explanation for it, not when they're just 4 days apart. Marc Be wary of tangled webs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Lozier Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 This has happened to me about 3 times. I charge like any inspection. I read my old report (I bring it with me) and look at everything all over again. It's interesting. You might have missed some things. Your new report may be more insightful. I did one and reported termite activity. When I did the next, all the tubes were cleaned up and only because I had been there before did I notice the tube traces on the foundation. Bad, savvy, naughty, bad seller. So how did you write it up????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I told my client what I saw in the first inspection and that it looked like someone was playing games. I wrote it up that I saw signs of termites and that she needed to have termite/pest pro take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I agree with Lord Katen, except that I'd say: No problem, new inspection, same fee, new report. In my brief career, I've inspected the same house in my own hometown 4 times now and seen new things. When you opt for another opinion after your PCP sees you, what does that physician charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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