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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 home 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 or NH 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

Cellai Law Offices, P.C.
Boston (617) 367-2199

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Hi Dennis,

As a buyer's agent, I am delighted to recommend your services to all my home buying clients. I want my buyers to make informed decisions and your home inspections provide them with a wonderful opportunity to understand the home under consideration. Your home inspections help my buyers identify the strong points of the property as well as the issues that need immediate attention, the issues that may need attention in the future, and the routine care needed to maintain the integrity of the structure and the systems. Best of all, this information is provided in a very timely manner, in an online format, clearly written and well documented with photos. Not only is it a great reference document for a new home owner, it may also help a seller understand why my buyers wish to re-negotiate or request repairs.

In fact, I wish sellers would consider having you inspect their home PRIOR to putting it on the market. That would allow them to address so many of the issues that can cloud the purchase process and also allow them to price the property accordingly for any issues they choose not to address.

A good home inspection is worth every penny that it costs.

Best wishes,
Anne Ruby, REALTOR, GRI ABR
Prime Realty Group
480 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
617 254-2525 office
617 223-1094 cell

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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: