Yes.  It's always the buyers choice and it's rare they know home inspectors.

Yes, to prevent any indiction of collusion and eliminate the potential for liability should something crop-up after the fact that should have been caught. Bottom line, as John McCormack says, "It is up to the buyer".

We have a list of maybe 10 home inspectors on a sheet of paper . I just give them the list. 

No I don't because I don't have 3 at the moment that I like - but we should so that there is less appearance of steering them to one who goes bad. 

No. It is good to have three or more to suggest but I prefer recommending specific favorites that may best fit the circumstances.

No. I have one that I think is excellent, and that is the one I recommend. I always give my buyers the option of finding their own inspector.

Michael,

Yes, for commercial building inspections, yes for architects, yes for space planners, etc.  However, the community of buyers at large knew who they liked and many of our clients used the same inspector, it was their choice not ours.  It kepts us from being tainted in any way...A

Like Nina Hollander no steering and when working in a team we were only supposed to use one inspector, bank and attorney; it caused a lot of friction.

No in the buyer consult I give then a packet and it includes two home inspectors contact info. I also include two lenders plus how to buy a home booklet.

I give 2 that is all I use.  If they want a different one they need to find one, but I will help with that also

You should get to know 3 and hand out cards for all three. If a lawsuit occurs due to a poor inspection or a missed item, you may hear something like "you TOLD me to use this inspector and now see what happened"!

Yes, because it helps mitigate risk.

I'm always prepared to do that, but most times my clients just say "who do you personally use and who do most of your clients use."

Always at least 2 because i can not refer just 1, it has to be their decision and i can tell them if i had good or bad experiences and why

I always give three. After all, we are instructed to do so.

But will add, #1 spend a lot of time inspection and is a drama queen, #2 Is a large franchise operation and will attach repair estimates that only serve to panic buyer and falsely elevate the authority of the inspector, and #3.

I advice they have the liberty to choose the one they like.

yes when i can , good question Michael have a great day

Nope,  I tell them to ask friends and family for a recommendation and if they don't get one from another source, I give them them my two recommendations.. And I only have two..... Cant find a third as good as my two.

Yes.

It would be like giving out a 2nd or 3rd Opinion for Dr.'s..yes, I think it is important.

It's common practice to give multiple choices to show that you are not steering and showing favoritism.  Let them make the choice in the end.

Michael Thornton - No, I connect them with the one I work with and ask them if they know someone else and want to work with him, they can go with him, I have no problems if they select their own home inspector.

Yes, I give them at least three and tell them they are free to use any others they may know.  

we always give out 3 names and they are home inspectors with good reputations.... we want the best so we don't end up with issues later...I'd rather have a dead deal.

No, because I have one that I love, and is reasonably priced.

Yes, always.  I don't want to push my buyer into any one direction.  I advise them to call all three and choose based on how comfortable they feel with the inspector's tone and prices.

At least three for the same reason as Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI .

Hi Michael -- I try not to use the word always(or never) --- too easy to get "caught" when I do/don't.   So I'll answer with the word typically I give our three names.   Another term that popped into my head as I was answering your question is "it depends".   Regardless of how many I provide(or none at all) -- it's always a buyers' choice.