Home Inspection Software Price Comparison The knowledge of the various prices of a commodity and the range in which they occur is elemental in helping a consumer to make a wise buying choice and the same applies to home inspection software. This guide analyses the different software available and the package they offer, the windows they are compatible with, most distinct feature, the programming language so that before one decides to pick any, he or she has sufficient details about them. However, the most crucial information is on the pricing that gives a quick guide on the lower and upper limits of the software cost in a way to trigger the mind of the buyer into buying. Above all, there is an important note on their subscription and update essentials. SOFTWARE PRESENTATION Each software offers different features and abilities. Which software you should purchase really depends on what you want to get out of your software and how you use it. The inspectors are more focus on what the software will do beyond writing, and easily navigate through the entire report, and the fact that some software are available on mobile devices such as Phone or tablet, It makes their work much more productive as they can synchronize their mobile devices with their computers and it saves them time and delivers their reports in a very short time. The software users are looking for have to be able to easily customizable report and document templates included; edit and customize them as they prefer, or create their own. And also multiple ways to provide the report to your client: Printed reports, PDF for emailing or CD delivery, or uploaded reports to a website for the clients to download. Base on my judgments, the use of software depends with the consumer’s ability and preferences. According to the feedbacks on the customers who have used different type of software, the Home Gauge and Home Inspector Pro are very used, not because they are cheaper (we will see the prices on the table below) but because they provide the best Inspection Reports, have good customer support, and they are easy to use. More so, the bundle and features that each contains are different. In such a case, it is injudicious to decide the one to use based on the pricing. For instance, 3D Inspection System is more expensive than Inspection Report Creator. However, their features and updates’ particulars are different. Regarding that, the best alternative to take which should guide the consumer throughout is to study other features sufficiently which can be done through navigating in their website. With that, they will be able to make a sound decision without factoring the price solely. April 25th 2017 If I am referring to the Inspector’s comments, I would say the users pay a lot of attention at technical support. Most inspectors always refer to customer service and updates which make it possible to have a valid report on the regulations. The most widely used Home Inspector softwares on the market are listed below: 1- Home Inspector Pro seems to have very good feedbacks on customer service and technical support, and this is one of the reason a lot of people are using it beside the software runs on Windows XP through Windows 10. Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android and allow the customers to create a template for every type of inspection. They have been on the market since 2005 with affordable price (see table below). Recommendations: Concerns about the desktop software than the app. They need to remove highly repetitive warning popping messages because it adds extra time to the process. 2- HomeGauge has uploaded more than 6,513.211 reports; they provide clients with comprehensive reports by printing reports onsite or with online secure report delivery. The inspectors like it because it is easy to use. The software has the ability to maintain reports for clients regardless of service payments. HomeGauge charges a flat monthly fee and does not overcharge per report fees. The customer support is great according to the comments on Facebook and other websites. The HomeGauge Complete Package offers : HomeGauge Inspection Software, HG Companion for Android or iOS, 12 Months HomeGauge Services, WordPress Website Build, 12 Months of HomeGauge's Managed* Website Hosting (See table for prices). What I found interesting on the Home Gauge website is that they have a lot of inspectors who use their software across the United States. Simply select the location in detail, such as area, zip code etc. And you have a list of inspectors in your circle. Recommendations: Too many boxes to check off which makes reporting time longer than expected. The users are complaining that they cannot print reports from phone. 3- Interspect Software Home has a good plan to start, they allow people to have a lease to own plan which is very affordable. The plan requires an automatic credit card payment of $99/month for 14 months. At the end of 14 months a permanent license key will be issued to the user. In the leasing they offer: Report Validation, Unlimited Photographs, "Point and Click" Simplicity, Room by Room / System Modes, Backup / Archive, Associates (Contacts and companies), Expense Tracking, Business Statistics / Reports, 2-way Sync with ISN (Inspection Support Network), Automatic, Updates/Enhancements, Define your own unique reports (Systems and Components), Spell Checker / Thesaurus including Interspect Desktop software, Standard (National) inspection template and 1-Year Support and Updates. April 25th 2017 4- 3D Inspection System 3D is much more expensive comparing to other software, and since they are on the market since 1987, they are trustful and popular. They work with InterNACHI which is the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and offer exclusive deals to their members. They allows the users to : Integrate with QuickBooks Pro accounting software, Produce sales reports by client or agent, Integrate with certain third-party online scheduling services, Email reports and invoices directly from 3D, Draw sketches or schematics to point out areas of concern. Also, they offer a 60-day money-back guarantee of a full refund. Base on the comments, they have great customer support quick to respond with clear and concise answers. 5- Inspection Report Creator The Inspection Report Creator software is cloud-based software. They give the option to pay an annual fee if you can’t buy the complete software which will allow them to make more money if the user likes the software. The annual lease includes: Technical support, free updates, report hosting. They offer Toll free support 12 hours on weekdays, 8 hours on weekends. Services Companies 3D Inspection System (3D) Services WDI- WDO, Energy, Environmental/Mold*, Pool, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Roofing, Radon, Grounds & Grading, Septic System, Outbuilding, Lawn Sprinklers, Garage, Vegetation, Retaining Wall, Dock & Seawall*; 4-Point Insurance; Wind Mitigation www.3dinspection.com Home Gauge (HG) Pest, Energy, Environmental/Mold, Pool, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Built-In Kitchen Appliances, Roofing, Radon, Septic System, Outbuilding, Lawn Sprinklers, Outdoor Cooking Equipment. https://www.homegauge.com/ Inspect Faster www.home-inspection-software.com Energy, Environmental/Mold, Pool, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Roofing, Radon, Septic System, Lawn Sprinklers, Garage, Vegetation, Earthquake Report Foundation/Structure, Insulation, Windows/Doors, Crawl Space Home Inspector Pro (HIP) www.homeinspectorpro.com mold reports, energy audits, pest inspections, radon April 25th 2017 Inspection Report Creator www.inspectionreportcreator.com Whisper Reporter www.whispersolutions.com Interspect www.interspectvoice.com Palm-Tech www.palm-tech.com WDO, Pool, Mold, Plumbing, HVAC, Elec., Kitchen Appliances, Roofing, Radon, Outbuilding, Lawn Sprinklers, Septic System, Vegetation, Grading & Retaining Walls. Wind Mitigation Module Inspector FX www.inspectorfx.com ReportHost (RH) www.reporthost.com EZ Home Inspection Software www.ezhomeinspectionsoftware.com Requirements / Mobility / Compatibility COMPANIES Requirements / Mobility / Compatibility April 25th 2017 3D Inspection System (3D) -Windows 7-8-10 NOT compatible with ARM or RT. - 2 GB RAM min.; 4GB+ for 64-bit (at or below minimum may lag in performance) - Internet connectivity REQUIRED for initial product activation, after which only for certain features or updates. - Android 2.3.1+ phone or tablet current version series is 12.2 Home Gauge (HG) Windows 7, 8, 10 - Mobile - Android Native Mobile - iOS Native Inspect Faster Mac OS X 10.5 or later (Intel-based Macs only) or Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 only. It does not run on devices using the Android or iOS operating systems. Home Inspector Pro (HIP) Windows XP through Windows 10. Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android. Inspection Report Creator Mobile device : smartphone, tablet Desktop computer, any PC / Mac / Android / iPad Whisper Reporter Interspect Palm-Tech Compatible with iPhones, iPads, Android devices and Windows Version 6/6.5 to Version 7 Upgrade Inspector FX ReportHost (RH) EZ Home Inspection Software Pricing Ranges/Median April 25th 2017 COMPANIES 3D Inspection System (3D) Home Gauge (HG) Inspect Faster Home Inspector Pro (HIP) Inspection Report Creator Whisper Reporter Interspect Required Purchases Standard: Single Inspector $1,199 (one user, two PCs; addl. PC: $269) Premier: One or more Inspectors: 1,399 Focus: Specialized Inspectors: $650 Cloud3D block of 500 inspections $125 Pack 3 : $605 / Extra Single License $269 FREE 3 month trial $795 HG Complete Package $1999 HomeGauge Deluxe Package $999 Single User: $99 Two Users: $369; Three Users: $549 -Windows/Mac $649 with 6 months financing -Home Inspector Pro for Windows/Mac + HIP Mobile $799 -Home Inspector Pro (including HIP Mobile)- Lease $125 1st month / $65 per month Complete package $499 Mold reports $199 Energy audits $199 Pest inspections $199 Radon $199 Desktop Price: $699.00 Interspect Desktop "Lease to Own" : UpdatesSubscriptions $189/year each additional license $50 Tech Support Add-on Services Unlimited free email support Updates without subscription: $275 $59/month (no contract full subscription) or $30/month or $300/year Service Subscription includes Updates. Pest Inspection $99 Cloud NA $249 Lifetime free Technical Support Cloud Service $20/month $ 240/year $199 per year Included in the maintenance price Included in the maintenance price Yearly Maintenance and April 25th 2017 $99.00 for 14 months Interspect Desktop /Voice "Lease to Own" : $99.00 for 20 months Palm-Tech $ 899 (one Inspector, Multiple Computers). Commercial Inspection Templates $399 Florida Wind Mitigation Module $150 Support: $175.00 $299 Inspector FX ReportHost (RH) EZ Home Inspection Software April 25th 2017 April 25th 2017 IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT Plaintiff * * Case No. Honorable Judge Plaintiffs * v. SUBPOENA * Defendant * TO: Defendants Name and address of deponent * You are hereby commanded to appear at the offices of _________(include address), on _____, at _____am, and to testify on behalf of (party issuing subpoena), and to tell the truth in the taking of your deposition under penalty of law. ___________________________________ Attorney Name Firm Name Address By_____________________________ City, State, Zip ATTORNEY, Attorney for _____ Phone No **************************************************************************** RECEIPT Date __________ The above named individual received the sum of ____________________________ for advance witness fee in this case. _____________________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * RETURN ON SERVICE On the ____ day of ________, 2013 I served the above named individual by ________________________________ Dated __________________, 2013 By_____________________________ Service Fees: 1 days’ fee tendered_______________ Service and Return _______________ Milage _________________________ Total ___________________________ (C) Protection of persons subject to subpoenas. (1) A party or an attorney responsible for the issuance and service of a subpoena shall take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on a person subject to that subpoena. (2)(a) A person commanded to produce under divisions (A)(1)(b), (iii), (iv), (v), or (vi) of this rule need not appear in person at the place of production or inspection unless commanded to attend and give testimony at a deposition, hearing, or trial. (b) Subject to division (D)(2) of this rule, a person commanded to produce under divisions (A)(1)(b), (iii), (iv), (v), or (vi) of this rule may, within fourteen days after service of the subpoena or before the time specified for compliance if such time is less than fourteen days after service, serve upon the party or attorney designated in the subpoena written objections to production. If objection is made, the party serving the subpoena shall not be entitled to production except pursuant to an order of the court by which the subpoena was issued. If objection has been made, the party serving the subpoena, upon notice to the person commanded to produce, may move at any time for an order to compel the production. An order to compel production shall protect any person who is not a party or an officer of a party from significant expense resulting from the production commanded. (3) On timely motion, the court from which the subpoena was issued shall quash or modify the subpoena, or order appearance or production only under specified conditions, if the subpoena does any of the following:(a) Fails to allow reasonable time to comply;(b) Requires disclosure of privileged or otherwise protected matter and no exception or waiver applies;(c) Requires disclosure of a fact known or opinion held by an expert not retained or specially employed by any party in anticipation of litigation or preparation for trial as described by Civ.R. 26(B)(4), if the fact or opinion does not describe specific events or occurrences in dispute and results from study by that expert that was not made at the request of any party;(d) Subjects a person to undue burden. (4) Before filing a motion pursuant to division (C)(3)(d) of this rule, a person resisting discovery under this rule shall attempt to resolve any claim of undue burden through discussions with the issuing attorney. A motion filed pursuant to division (C)(3)(d) of this rule shall be supported by an affidavit of the subpoenaed person or a certificate of that person’s attorney of the efforts made to resolve any claim of undue burden. (5) If a motion is made under division (C)(3)(c) or (C)(3)(d) of this rule, the court shall quash or modify the subpoena unless the party in whose behalf the subpoena is issued shows a substantial need for the testimony or material that cannot be otherwise met without undue hardship and assures that the person to whom the subpoena is addressed will be reasonably compensated. (D) Duties in responding to subpoena. (1) A person responding to a subpoena to produce documents shall, at the person's option, produce them as they are kept in the usual course of business or organized and labeled to correspond with the categories in the subpoena. A person producing documents or electronically stored information pursuant to a subpoena for them shall permit their inspection and copying by all parties present at the time and place set in the subpoena for inspection and copying. (2) If a request does not specify the form or forms for producing electronically stored information, a person responding to a subpoena may produce the information in a form or forms in which the information is ordinarily maintained if that form is reasonably useable, or in any form that is reasonably useable. Unless ordered by the court or agreed to by the person subpoenaed, a person responding to a subpoena need not produce the same electronically stored information in more than one form. (3) A person need not provide discovery of electronically stored information when the production imposes undue burden or expense. On motion to compel discovery or for a protective order, the person from whom electronically stored information is sought must show that the information is not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or expense. If a showing of undue burden or expense is made, the court may nonetheless order production of electronically stored information if the requesting party shows good cause. The court shall consider the factors in Civ. R. 26(B)(4) when determining if good cause exists. In ordering production of electronically stored information, the court may specify the format, extent, timing, allocation of expenses and other conditions for the discovery of the electronically stored information. (4) When information subject to a subpoena is withheld on a claim that it is privileged or subject to protection as trial preparation materials, the claim shall be made expressly and shall be supported by a description of the nature of the documents, communications, or things not produced that is sufficient to enable the demanding party to contest the claim. (5) If information is produced in response to a subpoena that is subject to a claim of privilege or of protection as trialpreparation material, the person making the claim may notify any party that received the information of the claim and the basis for it. After being notified, a receiving party must promptly return, sequester, or destroy the specified information and any copies within the party’s possession, custody or control. A party may not use or disclose the information until the claim is resolved. A receiving party may promptly present the information to the court under seal for a determination of the claim of privilege or of protection as trial preparation material. If the receiving party disclosed the information before being notified, it must take reasonable steps to retrieve it. The person who produced the information must preserve the information until the claim is resolved.
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