Home Inspection

Category - Business Operations

Your client asks for the name of a good pest control specialist. You want to recommend your brother, who is well known and has an excellent reputation in the community. What is the BEST way to refer your client to your brother?
  1. There is no ethical way to do this so you should recommend another contractor.
  2. It is best not to recommend specific contractors to clients for any reason.
  3. Offer to make the recommendation for a small fee from the client.
  4. Make the recommendation but disclose your relationship to the specialist.
Explanation
Answer: D - Your client asks for the name of a good pest control specialist. You want to recommend your brother, who is well known and has an excellent reputation in the community. The best way to refer your client to your brother is to make the recommendation but disclose your relationship with the specialist to your client. You should not be getting or giving compensation in any way for this referral. You might want to consider recommending a few other specialists as well so your client can make their own selection.
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