Meet the Inspector
Did you know that most real estate inspections are performed by inspectors who have been referred by real estate agents? While this may seem reasonable, sales agents are required by law to work for the seller, not the buyer. Because of the obvious conflict, Massachusetts restricts realtors from referring specific inspectors. Still, many continue to refer unknowing buyers to those inspectors who they know will downplay a home's most serious flaws and who may not even point out lesser flaws in order to obtain referrals. Home inspectors who actively solicit realtors and sales agents are suspect. Who are they working for, YOU OR THE AGENT? A good analogy is buying a used vehicle. Would you trust the dealer's mechanic to inspect the vehicle or would you take it to your own mechanic?
While it's true that we occasionally get referrals from sales agents who have an honest interest in protecting their buyers, most of our work comes from satisfied past clients along with attorneys and mortgage companies. Under no circumstances do we actively solicit brokers or sales agents. This company is dedicated to serving our clients --no one else. We tell it like it is. After all, that's what you're paying us for.
Hi, my name is Bob Clarke, owner of REC CONSULTANTS. I've been a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts for over 15 years now and, as this state requires, I carry Errors and Omissions insurance (policy available on request). I've performed over 6000 inspections--both residential and commercial inspections. I have a construction supervisor license in Massachusetts and over 30 years' experience as a general contractor. My background also includes a supervisor license in pest control operations.
Taking the age, size and condition of a home into consideration, the average onsite inspection time runs about three hours. I encourage my clients to accompany me during the inspection at which time I point out specific defects and answer all their questions. The inspection is followed with a detailed, narrative report along with photos of major defects, usually no more than two days later. Included at no extra charge is a separate Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report based on a careful visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of the structure(s) inspected.