Discount for a "NO CONTACT" inspection

[Amy Perkins]

I think the hardest part of my job is the visible stress the person I meet during an inspection has on their face and other manipulations. The hazard of walking into a Covid 19 situation is also stressful. Just loving these new homes with no people being sold like hotcakes. I actually do charge less for that bank that gives me all this new construction work. Also, everything is extra stressful when there is a purchase and agents are always riding the line. Would it be unethical if we offered a amazon card to people for a no contact inspection? While I often enjoy meeting property owners and they are mostly very nice, it takes it's toll. It affects my productivity and frankly I am not being paid for public relations. How much would it be worth to a property owner to leave during an inspection? How much is it worth it to just do your job and get in and out of there?

 

[J Grant]

One of the more idiotic posts today and it is just Monday.

Stop offering discounts esp for new construciton work , be a professional or go home...offering an Amazon card can be construed as a bribe - unbelievable

 

[alebrewer]

Would it be unethical if we offered a amazon card to people for a no contact inspection?

Not unethical at all - you'd just need to report what you paid if you believe it assisted in the procurement of the assignment...

 

[alebrewer]

On the contrary - seems like pretty solid marketing to me. Unlike some other folks on the forum (no names mentioned, J), I think it's poor taste to tell others what they should and shouldn't do in their personal businesses. Were I to potentially procure a steady stream of new construction appraisal work from a bank that I believe is easy to work with, I'd certainly consider offering a discount.

 

[Carnivore]

I think the hardest part of my job is the visible stress the person I meet during an inspection has on their face and other manipulations. The hazard of walking into a Covid 19 situation is also stressful. Just loving these new homes with no people being sold like hotcakes. I actually do charge less for that bank that gives me all this new construction work. Also, everything is extra stressful when there is a purchase and agents are always riding the line. Would it be unethical if we offered a amazon card to people for a no contact inspection? While I often enjoy meeting property owners and they are mostly very nice, it takes it's toll. It affects my productivity and frankly I am not being paid for public relations. How much would it be worth to a property owner to leave during an inspection? How much is it worth it to just do your job and get in and out of there?

Well I understand what your saying. It is stressful for everyone. The people who own the Property are the ones needing the Laon and with that comes an appraisal in most cases. Since it is in their best interest to let you inspect interior without them being present(stand (outside), I would frame it in that way. You could just say something along the lines of; I can be more thorough and I won't miss anything by the distraction. I won't touch anything, etc etc

In other words don't offer them an incentive....They already are motivated. You just need to lower their level of fear and stress. Your also!

Your post was not idiotic.! No, your post was reaching out to other professionals on ways to solve a problem.

 

[EddieB]

I say no to the discount. I just refinanced and the fee I paid for the appraisal was the same. Regardless of method of inspection

 

[Amy Perkins]

My new way to quote... My fee for a full inspection is $600, my fee for a No Contact full inspection is $550. Turn around time for No Contact is 3 days, full contact four days...

 

[Amy Perkins]

Is $50 dollars enough for my health that could be affected for six weeks? Six weeks of no work... Even if you think it's just a "bad cold" you know this could devastate you financially.

 

[Amy Perkins]

Not unethical at all - you'd just need to report what you paid if you believe it assisted in the procurement of the assignment...

You are such a smart cookie...

 

[J Grant]

There is no such thing as a no contact inspection, what does that even mean - either an appraiser inspects interior for a 1004 form or the product is a covid exception approved by client 1004 desktop or ext 2055.

One can make inspections safer by asking occupants to wait outside or stay in one room and move more quickly though the house, wear a mask and face shield