They say Devil is in the detail but can you spot Devil in the eyes?
My son Nik who owns and runs his own building and inspection business Compliance Building Reports (pre purchase and new building stage reports) last week told me a story that I am familiar with because it happened to me couple of times.
A couple of years ago he was doing a pre purchase inspection when the vendors agent offered him referrals for $50 kickback. He refused and never heard about it or the agent again.
Well, last week she called him and asked if he would do a pre purchase inspection for her. He asked , why me, what about the inspectors that pay you $50. The answer was I am buying for myself, I dont trust them and you are the best.
She was happy to corrupt the inspector but did not want to be the victim of her own corruption.
He did the inspection and reported serious issues.
He showed me her photo, a very beautiful young woman with a magnetic smile.
Even though I knew the Devil in her eyes I could not see it, so if you are like me be careful.
Never accept inspectors pushed by real estate agents or by builders, find your own.