Managing Creative People
There are a number of issues to consider when Managing Creative People:Common Characteristics / The Creative TypeDo creative people have common characteristics that we can identify, so that we can hire the right people? Some firms do not engage in creative activities because of a belief that "special" people are needed. Many theorists and practitioners think that there are common characteristics, such as tolerance to ambiguity and risk taking. However, many others argue that there are none ("For sixteen years I have been trying to find some common denominator which seems to apply to all creative people. There aren't any. If I could find five or six characteristics I might be more successful at hiring them. I could make a list of curiosity, vocabulary, good visual imagery etc and

What to Look for in Web Hosting Selection
So, you decided to host your domain or website on the World Wide Web. Good, do you know how to decide on the best web-hosting package? Let me help you with a few guiding points to make a good and informed decision. There are a great number of factors in choosing and I am going to describe each very briefly:1. Reliability of the server and Uptime 2. Traffic Transfer or Bandwidth 3. Disk or storage space 4. Technical or service support 5. Add-ons capacityReliability of the servers and Uptime: The servers of the web host should be reliable and should have a continuous uptime of a minimum 99.5%. The server reliability translates into the availability of your website on the net. If someone tries to access your site and they get ‘server not found’ message too many times,

Florida Mortgage Lenders
Florida has a great real estate market and there are several Florida mortgage lenders to choose from. Your basic Internet search will compile names of hundreds of mortgage lenders. You can also find reliable lenders by checking with family members or friends. Keep in mind that when you retain the services of a mortgage lender or broker who is not connected with or employed by a single company, you may have more lenders to use.Mortgage rates and terms will vary depending on your financial needs and credit history with generally a big variation between mortgage lenders, too. Yes! The mortgage market is competitive, however it will help for you to start your searches for a mortgage with a Florida mortgage lender you can trust and then your should shop around for the best rate terms and rates.st as bad, may not appear to be) working in their best interest.

Despite what this may sound like, this is not an anti-Realtor rant. In fact, I firmly believe that one of the prime beneficiaries of this trend is the Realtor. If the buyer hires a poor inspector, they have no one to blame but the inspector, or themselves for not being thorough during the hiring process. The agent can walk away with clean hands.

Home inspectors market directly to Realtors because it is easy to do and they can get all the clients they want if they spend all their time dropping off cards and brochures at Brokers' offices. In rare, but documented cases, some inspectors have even payed a fee to be included in a Broker's list of "preferred inspectors". Realtors use these inspectors, because they know that if the inspector wants repeat business, they will make the inspection process short and sweet. For the most part, agents want the process to go smoothly and quickly. They want the house sold, collect the commission, and move on to the next home. In the meantime, the buyers move into their dream home, filled with the joy of home ownership, only to discover that the plumbing is defective, the AC compressor needs to be replaced, and the windows in the back bedroom don't open because the foundation has settled excessively. Well, now it's really going to hit the fan, and guess who they're coming after? The buyer blames the agent, the agent blames the inspector, and everybody gets sued. But what if the inspector had been hired by the buyer? In that case, the inspector is solely responsible for his own mess, and/or the buyer can blame themselves for not doing a little more research.

The important questions in the scenario above are; Did the inspector really overlook the defects, or did he ignore them, or "soften" them so that the deal will close quickly, and the Realtor will continue to give him referrals? Did the Realtor recommend this particular inspector because she knew that the inspector would do a 1 hour inspection, write a quick, "checklist" report, and give a few estimates, (under the amount in the contract agreed upon for repairs, of course) and most importantly, "not break the deal". We all know this happens, and too often.

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d brochures at Brokers' offices. In rare, but documented cases, some inspectors have even payed a fee to be included in a Broker's list of "preferred inspectors". Realtors use these inspectors, because they know that if the inspector wants repeat business, they will make the inspection process short and sweet. For the most part, agents want the process to go smoothly and quickly. They want the house sold, collect the commission, and move on to the next home. In the meantime, the buyers move into their dream home, filled with the joy of home ownership, only to discover that the plumbing is defective, the AC compressor needs to be replaced, and the windows in the back bedroom don't open because the foundation has settled excessively. Well, now it's really going to hit the fan, and guess who they're coming after? The buyer blames the agent, the agent blames the inspector, and everybody gets sued. But what if the inspector had been hired by the buyer? In that case, the inspector is solely responsible for his own mess, and/or the buyer can blame themselves for not doing a little more research.

The important questions in the scenario above are; Did the inspector really overlook the defects, or did he ignore them, or "soften" them so that the deal will close quickly, and the Realtor will continue to give him referrals? Did the Realtor recommend this particular inspector because she knew that the inspector would do a 1 hour inspection, write a quick, "checklist" report, and give a few estimates, (under the amount in the contract agreed upon for repairs, of course) and most importantly, "not break the deal". We all know this happens, and too often.

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plumbing is defective, the AC compressor needs to be replaced, and the windows in the back bedroom don't open because the foundation has settled excessively. Well, now it's really going to hit the fan, and guess who they're coming after? The buyer blames the agent, the agent blames the inspector, and everybody gets sued. But what if the inspector had been hired by the buyer? In that case, the inspector is solely responsible for his own mess, and/or the buyer can blame themselves for not doing a little more research.

The important questions in the scenario above are; Did the inspector really overlook the defects, or did he ignore them, or "soften" them so that the deal will close quickly, and the Realtor will continue to give him referrals? Did the Realtor recommend this particular inspector because she knew that the inspector would do a 1 hour inspection, write a quick, "checklist" report, and give a few estimates, (under the amount in the contract agreed upon for repairs, of course) and most importantly, "not break the deal". We all know this happens, and too often.

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he inspector really overlook the defects, or did he ignore them, or "soften" them so that the deal will close quickly, and the Realtor will continue to give him referrals? Did the Realtor recommend this particular inspector because she knew that the inspector would do a 1 hour inspection, write a quick, "checklist" report, and give a few estimates, (under the amount in the contract agreed upon for repairs, of course) and most importantly, "not break the deal". We all know this happens, and too often.

I inspect home in Oklahoma. Oklahoma is rare in many ways, and one of the main differences between this state and many others is the relatively low number of lawsuits related to poor inspections. Sure, it happens, but not nearly as often as in other states. In the future, this will change as well. The more people become educated about their rights, the more likely home inspectors, and even Realtors, will get sued for bad inspections.

How do we avoid this? It's simple...
If you're a Realtor, stay out of the inspection process, and don't recommend any inspectors at all. At the risk of sounding rude, the inspection, and inspector/client relationship is none of your business. In fact, by default, you do not even have the right to receive, or see the report. It belongs to the client and can only be released to you, by the client, or by the inspector only if the client gives written permission to do so. Let the inspector and the client hash out the inspection and the findings, and when it is all over, the client will let you know whether it's thumbs up, or down on the home. If it is thumbs up, you can help your client deal with the concerns found during the inspection. If it's thumbs down, then the next step is simple: Find the client another home, and be thankful that your client is not moving into a home that is in bad shape.

If you're an inspector, the first rule is to "write hard, and miss nothing". A good, thorough inspection is the best way to leave a client satisfied, and reduces your liability. It is also very important to understand that your client is most likely very scared and nervous during the home buying process, especially if it is their first home. For most of your clients, it is the largest investment that they will ever make. Their decision to buy or not is almost exclusively based on your comments and your report, so you have to tread carefully. UNDER-stating a defect will likely end up with an unhappy client, but OVER-stating a concern can scare the buyer unnecessarily, and get you in hot water with the seller. What is critical is to forget making the Realtor happy. Never, ever, ever be concerned with making anyone happy but your client, and your client only. You can only serve one master, and that should always be your client. If the Realtor is truly looking out for their client's interests, a good, thorough inspection (even if it break