Able Home Inspection, Inc.

Letter From Attorney Daniel J. Veerman

My name is Daniel J. Veerman and I have been an attorney in Massachusetts since 1992. I am currently practicing with a firm whose main focus is residential and commercial real estate, representing lenders, sellers and purchasers of properties throughout eastern MA.

My initial experience with Dennis Robitaille was when I purchased my first home many years ago. Dennis was recommended by another attorney (and close friend) who insisted I use his inspection services. I resisted the initial impulse to "go cheap" with one of the checklist home inspection factories so favored by the real estate broker profession. You know the ones to whom I am referring, as their name usually incorporates some type of animal. This singular decision has saved me literally thousands of dollars over the years, and my professional association with Dennis has directly benefited countless numbers of friends, family and clientele.

Within the last few months my wife and I were back in the market for a new home. An example of the faith I have in Dennis is the fact we engaged his services three times over that period alone. His keen attention to detail and thorough evaluation of each of these properties not only prevented us from buying in to a number of serious headaches, but directly resulted in finding our dream home. It is extremely comforting to know my home inspector works only for me, and has no interest in cementing a deal or glossing over a problem with a home in order to keep the broker who refers him business happy.

Dennis has also assisted my family and clients by identifying troublesome issues with a property which become the subject of negotiation with the sellers, saving thousands of dollars. His detailed narrative reports are so useful, most of my clients tell me they use them as a reference tool for years after they purchase their home.

In sum, I am extremely fortunate to know Dennis. Being present at his inspection is a learning experience in itself, and alone is worth his fee. For years I have referred everyone looking for a professional licensed MA home inspector to him. It is particularly telling that not only have I never heard a complaint, every single person has contacted me afterwards to rave about his service. I recommend him wholeheartedly without any reservation.

Daniel J. Veerman, Esquire

Law Office of Michael J. Newhouse and Associates, P.C.
Wilmington, Massachusetts
978-694-7600

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Home Inspection Fee Guarantee^*

I will meet or beat an inspection quote given by another home inspector provided:

1. The inspector is a licensed Massachusetts home inspector in good standing.
2. The inspector has over 25 years of "real" home inspection experience.
3. The inspector has performed over 6500 inspections.
4. The inspector provides a full narrative report with digital photos.
5. The inspector does only one full inspection and report per day.

^*Travel fees and optional services not included.

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Dear Service Provider:

Angie's List has been hearing good things about you. Angie's List is a consumer-driven organization that collects satisfaction ratings on local service companies. Our members are Massachusetts residents who provide Angie's List with detailed feedback regarding their experiences with local service providers. Angie's List then shares those experiences with its growing membership base.

As a MA home inspection company in good standing with Angie's List, your name will be given to our members when they are in need of the professional home inspection services you offer.

Robert Murphy
Market Manager

Congratulations! Your home inspection company has earned the Super Service Award. This recognition is based on achieving and maintaining a SUPERIOR service rating on Angie's List. Your company's focus on customer service and quality workmanship is evident through the feedback we have received from our members.

Winning the Super Service Award is a great achievement. Less than 5% of the companies on Angie's List were even eligible for the award and even a smaller percentage were actually awarded the honor.

Sincerely,
Angie

Report Date: 8/13/2006
Category: HOME INSPECTION
Member Name: SCOTT
Hire Again?: YES
App. Cost: $920
Home Build Year: 1930
Overall - A
Price - A
Quality - A
Responsiveness - A
Punctuality - A
Professionalism - A

Description of Work: Home Inspection for home purchase.

Member Comments: I have used many home inspectors in the past but Dennis Robitaille of Able Home Inspection is truly unique and exceptional. Unlike other home inspectors, he only performs one inspection per day. He then sends a full report and narrative complete with digital photos. Other inspectors just give you a checklist at the end of their work. More importantly, he doesn't solicit referrals from real estate agents. I've always been worried about this conflict between home inspectors and real estate agents. Dennis avoids this and makes it clear he is working for you. As far as the work goes, he is incredibly thorough, finding things which you wouldn't expect and comes armed with a full set of tools and techniques. While he may be more expensive then others, when you think of the cost as a percentage of a home purchase it is not a meaningful expense. Especially, if he finds issues which keep you from buying a problematic home or would allow you to get price reductions from a seller.

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Please Note: In MASS it's a violation of the MA Real Estate Licensing Law for a real estate broker (seller's agent) or salesperson to directly refer a home inspector to a prospective home buying customer. MA Agents are prohibited from handing out a list of home inspectors, unless that list contains the names of all licensed MA home inspectors. Agents are not permitted to steer you to or away from any particular home inspectors. If you feel an agent has violated that law, complete this form from the Massachusetts Office Of Investigations, Division Of Professional Licensure:

Section 87YY5 further states: At the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase, real estate brokers and salesmen, or the seller if no broker or salesperson is involved in the sale, shall distribute a brochure, published by the office of consumer affairs and business regulations, educating consumers about the home inspection process: