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Home Inspection

Category - Business Operations

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While conducting an inspection, you notice that the furnace needs to be repaired. Your client asks about the costs of the needed repairs. Which of the following responses is appropriate?
  1. Call a contractor you know to get a quick estimate.
  2. Give the client an estimate based on your experience.
  3. Explain to the client you cannot give estimates for repairs you will not be making.
  4. Tell the client that you cannot give estimates until you research the cost of parts.
Explanation
Answer: C - While conducting an inspection, you notice that the furnace needs to be repaired. Your client asks about the costs of the needed repairs. You should explain to the client that you cannot give estimates for repairs you will not be making. It is permissible to discuss your experience but include a verbal disclaimer that you are not providing an estimate and that the client needs to contact an expert contractor for a legitimate estimate.
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