Learn how to create effective inspection reports using our Matrix Advantage report writing system. Effective report writing reduces an inspector's liability, and documents the conditions of the property's various systems and components, while providing the client with valuable information and direction.

This course bridges the gap between the technical knowledge and quality report writing. Learn from experienced inspectors how to phrase your comments in a manner that enhances your professionalism while avoiding the common mistakes they made early in their careers. You'll finish up with a virtual inspection and multiple exercises to build your defect recognition and reporting skills.

Students will receive a Matrix Advantage Starter Kit with 10 ready to use inspection reports, included with the course. Retail value for these products alone is $179!

Goal

To increase each student's ability to generate effective and defensible home inspection reports.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course students will:

Course Outline

Why Create an Inspection Report?
• National and State Standards of Practice
• Required to create a written report
• Set Expectations for Client
• Reduce your liability
• Build rapport with client, agents and sellers
• Create a successful business

Choose Your Words Carefully
• Write what you say, say what you write
• Stupid vs. Unconventional
• Avoid the "Code" word
• Age vs. Expected Lifespan
• Create a dialog between buyer and seller
• Don't assign responsibility

Three Key Components of Effective Report Writing
• Clear
• Concise
• Directive

Advantages of Matrix Advantage Report System
• Field generated report, on-site delivery to all parties
• Client sees how extensive the report is
   • Controls exposure
   • Helps with sales
• Ease of use
   • Tabs
   • One notebook MA
   • Matrix with Classification folder
   • NCR forms
   • No expensive and bulky computer, printer, etc.
   • No power, no problem - "I always have another pen."
   • Concerned about your handwriting, follow-up with a
     typed report, software reporting systems
   • Short learning curve

Review of Tabs and Report Pages of the Matrix Advantage
• Technical Overview
• Illustrations whenever possible
• Pictures to I.D. specific conditions
• Systematically complete the respective report sections

Role Play
• Consumers overview of the MA system
• Review the contract & fees
• Not all news is bad news, data capture vs. defects
• "Appears Serviceable"
• Set expectations, identify roles
• Control the inspection
• Build Rapport and Confidence

Virtual Inspection
• Following the logical path of a home inspection
• Using pictures to identify conditions with a specific property then reviewing how those conditions would be included in the report.

Multiple Conditions with completed form
• Brief discussion of condition

• Matrix Advantage Starter Kit

Register Online or Call 1-888-323-9235.

* Approved for 8 CE hours by most states and organizations.