Element 3.1 Agree and confirm instructions to carry out a Home Inspection

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

1. respond promptly to requests from potential sellers or their representatives to undertake Home Inspections
2. clarify and confirm the requirements and expectations of the sellers or their representatives
3. identify any circumstances that prevent you from undertaking a Home Inspection and explain the reasons to the sellers or their representatives politely and clearly
4. explain to the sellers or their representatives the terms and conditions under which you will undertake a Home Inspection
5. explain to the sellers or their representatives the limitations and constraints of the planned Home Inspection
6. write to the sellers or their representatives to confirm the instruction and the terms, conditions and arrangements that have been agreed
7. confirm with the sellers or other occupiers the date and time of the inspection
8. confirm with the sellers or other occupiers any specific arrangements that apply to the inspection


Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understand:

(a) the legislation giving rise to Home Condition Reports
(b) regulations under that legislation relating to the job of Home Inspector and the undertaking of Home Condition Reports
(c) the types of property that do not by law require a Home Condition Report
(d) how to clarify and confirm the requirements and expectations of sellers or their representatives
(e) when a potential conflict of interest will require disclosure to the sellers or their representatives, or will require the need to decline the instructions altogether
(f) the limitations and constraints that apply to the conduct of Home Condition Inspections
(g) the importance of confirming in writing the arrangements agreed between you and the sellers or their representatives
(h) fee structures and payment arrangements for Home Condition Inspections
(i) how to confirm inspection arrangements with the seller or other occupier
(j) the importance of confirming whether any specific arrangements apply to the inspection


Scope

This Element requires that you:

A. respond to requests from potential sellers or their representatives in the following ways:
(i) face to face
(ii) in writing
(iii) by telephone
(iv) by email

B. acknowledge any specific arrangements that relate to the following:
(i) access to the property
(ii) those present at the property at the time of inspection
(iii) health and safety issues

C. are aware of circumstances that may prevent your carrying out a Home Inspection, which may include:
(i) properties beyond your current level of competence
(ii) your own diary pressures