Is Inspection Guru Barry Stone Behind the Times?

[Jim Katen]

Yeah, being used is so degrading. Someone really ought to clue in these realtors about how offensive it is:

http://www.isellaustinhouses.com/about/ ... r-realtor/

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=133152555014

http://www.yourhomeismybusiness.ca/4a_c ... 25657.html

They just don't have a clue.

But, damn! Look, even the NAR is insulting its own members:

http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/why_use

[kurt]

So I assume you'd go all apoplectic if an out-of-work acquaintance asked if he could use you as a reference?

Well, there's subtleties in the asking.

If someone asked me that way, I'd figure:

*No one is making a declaration that's not true.

*No service is proffered or withdrawn; it's neutral territory.

*They're asking my permission, which is a form of respect.

When realtors do it, the implication lacks any of those listed qualities.

[kurt]

Yeah, being used is so degrading. Someone really ought to clue in these realtors about how offensive it is:

http://www.isellaustinhouses.com/about/ ... r-realtor/

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=133152555014

http://www.yourhomeismybusiness.ca/4a_c ... 25657.html

They just don't have a clue.

But, damn! Look, even the NAR is insulting its own members:

http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/why_use

One might conclude the organization lacks self awareness and incapable of approaching the world in a respectful manner.

Which is kinda how I think of the NAR.

[msteger]

I think Barry Stone should respond with this info:

1. That this new inspector should get properly educated in home construction and maintenance;

2. Learn what the home inspection standards are (learn the ASHI and/or NAHI standards);

3. Any time you can learn something, such as a free or inexpensive webinar, participate, or a home-related article, read it;

4. Do your best to be honest to all parties involved.

Becoming a good home inspector is more than simply reading a book and asking Realtors to refer you. Becoming a good home inspector is a life-long study that is mostly done by proper education on home-related topics and through on-site inspections. I don't think Barry Stone mentions any of this in his reply, yet should have.