COVID-19

• Still scheduling

• In-person reviews are now completely allowed - they are asked to wear a mask and socially distance.

• Occupied Homes: You must ask the following, "To your knowledge has anybody in the house been ill or exposed to Covid or had any Covid like symptoms? If in the event an occupant becomes ill please notify our office so that we can reschedule the inspection."

• Attendance: In-person reviews are allowed

  • If the seller must be present due to working from home, etc, they are asked to wear a mask and socially distance.

  • If the client or agent plans on attending, they must wear a mask and socially distance.

  • If the client or agent are planning to attend, choose the correct answer from the drop down (Attendance tab) and enter the time they should arrive in the Inspection Review Time box (Inspectors tab).

• Phone Reviews: If requested

  • If no one plans to attend, ask if they would like a phone review.

  • If a phone review is requested, notate it in the notes as well as choose the correct answer from the drop down on the Attendance tab.

  • If the client would like a phone review, choose the correct answer from the drop down (Attendance tab) and enter the review time in the Inspection Review Time box (Inspectors tab).

  • If the buyer's agent requests the phone review, choose the correct answer from the drop down (Attendance tab) and enter "Refer to your agent" in the Inspection Review Time box (Inspectors tab).

  • If they choose not to have a phone review, choose the correct answer from the drop down on the Attendance tab.

• The inspectors are wearing gloves and masks

• Rich is mostly doing inspections by request only and you have to get approval from him first. Do not schedule without checking with him.

• If there are issues with an agent/client, let Dayna know

• Still scheduling

• Anyone can attend

• Practicing social distancing

• Inspectors are wearing masks and gloves as necessary

• Has a flyer that offers an additional $25 off of Warranty Inspections ONLY

  • See the exact letter and insert that gets sent here.

David Bumgarner & George Williams IV:

• David: Inspecting all homes, but if the home is occupied the occupants CAN NOT be present

• David: To be scheduled in Triad and the surrounding areas

• David: Can be booked Monday-Saturday, 2 inspections/day - if needed for a third, contact the inspector

• George Does not have shaded slots on his calendar (this means he can't be scheduled online)

• George: Inspecting VACANT HOMES ONLY

• George: Can inspect in both North and South Carolina

• George: Can be booked Monday-Saturday, 2 inspections/day - if needed for a third, contact the inspector

Other inspectors and general rules:

• All others still scheduling like normal

• If a pre-purchase inspection - only buyer and/or buyer's agent can attend

• If a pre-listing inspection - only seller and/or seller's agent can attend

• Absolutely no children or extended family in the home

• Any additional family must remain outside

• Still scheduling

• Only the buyer and buyer's agent may attend

• Rick is sending the following email out the day before inspections

At Building Specs Home Inspection Service, we take a lot of pride in ensuring your home inspection is the best possible, and there is nothing more important to us than the safety and well-being of our clients, the agents, sellers or occupants of the homes we inspect. With Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the minds of many, I want to take a moment to personally update you on the steps we are taking at Building Specs to ensure the health and safety of all parties involved during our home inspection.

• • While indoors we will:

    • Maintain social distancing of not less than six feet

    • Wear a respirator with an N-95 rating or higher

    • Wear disposable latex gloves

    • Wear shoe covers (booties)

    • Sanitize hands as needed

WE REQUEST ANY CONTRACTORS (PAINTERS, FLOORING ETC.) DO NOT ENTER THE HOME WITHOUT WEARING PERSON PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE).

Our heart goes out to all who have been impacted by the virus, and I want to personally thank you for your continued support during these unsettling times. We look forward to seeing you during our scheduled inspection. Sincerely, Rick Yerger

• No scheduling restrictions.

• Scheduling as normal for Mike and Doug, DO NOT Schedule Stephen.

• Masks and Social distancing expectations will be discussed on site by inspector.

• Still scheduling

• Recommending that no one attends - but at this time not insisting, however;

  • No children or other family members may attend

  • If anyone does attend they are to maintain social distancing

  • No one is to attend if they are exhibiting symptoms, or have been exposed to someone exhibiting symptoms

  • Arrival to the inspection should only be at the beginning or 1 hour after the inspection has begun

• The inspector can answer questions after the inspection via phone

• Still scheduling

• Requests that no one attends but not enforcing it

• If the client or agent would like to attend, they MUST wear a mask and gloves

• Buyers can call the inspector with questions - we can give out inspector phone numbers

• Inspectors are cleaning equipment and wearing gloves and booties

• We can offer $25 to close the deal (DO NOT add discounts to Don's orders)

• Still scheduling - See More Info Below

• Occupied homes are OK with restrictions: Maximum 3 people in the home (including the inspector), masks, no children or pets.

• Attendance for reviews is allowed/ require masks and social distancing with a Max of 3 people in the home (including the inspector)

• Inspectors are wearing gloves and masks during the inspection

• They are wiping down items with alcohol

• If the client or agent have any questions or concerns, send their contact info to Bob or Welmoed

• No information available at this time

• Still scheduling

• Requests that no one attends, but not insisting

• The inspector will do a phone review if no one attends

• If people do attend they must maintain social distancing and there will be no handshakes

• The inspector is washing his hands before and after the inspection and using hand sanitizer during the inspection

• Still scheduling

• No attendance restrictions

• Still scheduling

• Anyone may attend, but they are to maintain proper social distancing

• They are requesting that homeowners not be present but will not force them out

• Inspectors are wearing gloves and masks

• NEW SERVICE OFFERED: Virtual Tour for Listing - see email from Tammy here.

• Still scheduling

• Clients and agents have the option to attend or not, but we recommend if they attend to come at least the last 30 minutes for a debrief and maintain social distancing.

• If no one attends, the inspector will do a phone review with the buyer

• The inspectors are using personal protective equipment, washing hands frequently, and maintaining social distancing

• Century21 Mike Bowman's office is requiring a COVID-19 form to be filled out by the inspector. These need forwarded to the inspector to have them fill out.

• No information at this time. Reach out to the owner for questions.