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Originally Posted by Lyle Gant
Sorry, But I takes exception to the BUDDY SYSTEM. I want my Buyers to get the best results possible to minimize future problems. I offer a couple of choices or they can pick their own. My choices are based on the thoroughness and realistic defects in the home. All my inspectors walk the roof line and most older homes will have a few nails that have worked their way partially out. They tar these to keep them from leaking in the future. In the last couple of years Inspectors are required to be licensed. REALTORS unlike Sales Representative are bound by a code of ethics and lose their licenses and a hefty fine for violating.
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I take exception to your exception. There is clearly a built in conflict of interest for a real estate agent to recommend a home inspector. A home buyer should avoid using a home inspector recommended by the agent. The results of the inspection could kill the sale, and lose a commission for the selling agent and future business for the inspector if the agent recommended the inspector. That creates a conflict of interest for both the agent and for the inspector.