Narrative versus Checklist versus HomeGauge
Narrative reports are good in one sense, because they can allow the home inspector
to comment in detail. Where they come short is in the appearance and a lack
of prompting that could cause the home inspector to forget to inspect a certain
item. Some agents and buyers alike have complained that the narrative report
is repetitive and monotonous or boring. They go on to say that they have
a difficult time sifting through the report for pertinent information regarding
the home.
Pure Checklist reports strength is that inspectors can be prompted
by the report to ensure that the areas described were not overlooked.
Where they come short is in the comments. Most reports do not allow enough
room at times and the home inspector often cuts his comments down to allow
room for comments on other areas. The report appears hollow and without
real substance. Words like "Marginal" become a quick and frequent
description that suddenly fits a lot or most of the items found in home.
A report filled with marginal comments becomes a marginal inspection.
It creates more questions than it eliminates.
Then there is HomeGauge. HomeGauge
combines the good in both the narrative and checklist reports. It has
inspection items that the home inspector must answer and at each inspection
item you have on your report you can create a comment as long and lengthy
as you want. Or, short and sweet it's up to you.
Will HomeGauge knock your socks off?
Download a full version to try for 30 days and you be the judge.
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