As the owner of Trusted View, I take great pride in performing Thorough, Honest, and Experienced inspections, thereby working to be THE name in home inspection. Unlike many inspectors, Trusted View is my full time occupation and is the result of a wide range of experience and dedication to my craft. Also, I am currently a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors and the International Code Council.
Prior to opening Trusted View, the majority of my professional career was spent working in marketing and sales roles. Most notably was my time spent with Motorola and Zebra Technologies. My home-related experience was achieved through formal, technical training as well as performing general carpentry, finish carpentry, and home remodeling. It is this well-rounded background that has enabled me to work effectively with clients of all types and become a valuable resource for real estate professionals throughout northeastern Illinois.
Arguably the most important aspect of an inspection is the written report. Let's face it, it is the only tangible piece that is left after an inspection concludes. Also, it is often used as a means of negotiation. It affects buyers, sellers, agents, attorneys, mortgage personnel, and anyone else involved in a real estate transaction.
Years ago, like when I had my home inspected, the standard was to spend 30-40 minutes in a house, check a few boxes on a pre-printed form, and make a few hand-written notes. Oddly, many inspectors still work this way. Not me. It is not in a client's, agent's, or my best interest to hurry through a property and leave him or her with a few scribblings. An inspection report should stand on its own.
I joke with clients that the only call-backs I want are for the house warming party or to inspect the next house. The reality, though, is that my client and any of his or her agents are able to understand my findings and recommendations without having many (if any) questions.
All reports are typed, include pictures, and made available for electronic delivery. Furthermore, even though there are a number of off-the-shelf software packages available, it is important to note that I elected to create my own reporting system. This allows me to make each report unique, just like each home is unique.
Prior to opening Trusted View, the majority of my professional career was spent working in marketing and sales roles. Most notably was my time spent with Motorola and Zebra Technologies. My home-related experience was achieved through formal, technical training as well as performing general carpentry, finish carpentry, and home remodeling. It is this well-rounded background that has enabled me to work effectively with clients of all types and become a valuable resource for real estate professionals throughout northeastern Illinois.
Arguably the most important aspect of an inspection is the written report. Let's face it, it is the only tangible piece that is left after an inspection concludes. Also, it is often used as a means of negotiation. It affects buyers, sellers, agents, attorneys, mortgage personnel, and anyone else involved in a real estate transaction.
Years ago, like when I had my home inspected, the standard was to spend 30-40 minutes in a house, check a few boxes on a pre-printed form, and make a few hand-written notes. Oddly, many inspectors still work this way. Not me. It is not in a client's, agent's, or my best interest to hurry through a property and leave him or her with a few scribblings. An inspection report should stand on its own.
I joke with clients that the only call-backs I want are for the house warming party or to inspect the next house. The reality, though, is that my client and any of his or her agents are able to understand my findings and recommendations without having many (if any) questions.
All reports are typed, include pictures, and made available for electronic delivery. Furthermore, even though there are a number of off-the-shelf software packages available, it is important to note that I elected to create my own reporting system. This allows me to make each report unique, just like each home is unique.