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Category: Inspector’s Voice

Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

Why Penalty-Based Pay Structures Change Inspections — Even When No One Admits It

Most inspection companies don’t think of themselves as punitive. They don’t describe their policies as pressure.They don’t frame compensation rules as behavioral controls.They rarely intend harm. And yet, penalty-based pay structures reliably change how inspections are performed. Not because inspectors are unethical — but because humans adapt to incentives, whether

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January 25, 2026 No Comments
Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

The Unspoken Tradeoff Between Speed and Truth in Modern Inspections

Speed has become one of the most celebrated qualities in modern real estate. Faster showings, faster offers, faster closings. Inspections, inevitably, get pulled into that same current. What used to be understood as a careful pause in the process is now often treated as something to be completed as efficiently

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January 25, 2026 No Comments
Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

Why I Walked Away — And How Alignment Shapes the Way We Inspect Homes

At Upchurch Inspection, how we work matters just as much as what we inspect. This article isn’t about gossip or finger-pointing. It’s about a real professional decision I made — to walk away from a national inspection company — and the lessons that experience reinforced about alignment, independence, and responsibility.

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January 11, 2026 No Comments
Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

How to Choose the Right Home Inspector for Your Clients

If you’re a real estate agent, one of the most important relationships you can build is with a trustworthy home inspector. The right inspector can make your job easier, your clients happier, and your transactions smoother. The wrong one can do the opposite — leaving clients confused, alarmed, or uncertain

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June 1, 2025 No Comments
Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Why Good Agents Partner with Great Inspectors

In real estate, reputation is everything. Agents work hard to build trust with their clients, lenders, and other professionals — and every person involved in the process either strengthens that trust or weakens it. That’s why the partnership between a real estate agent and a home inspector matters so much.

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May 1, 2025 No Comments
Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

What Real Estate Agents Should Know About Working with Home Inspectors

Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of real estate agents across Memphis and West Tennessee — from first-time buyer specialists to seasoned brokers who’ve closed thousands of deals. The best agents all have one thing in common: they care about their clients and want to make sure every part

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April 1, 2025 No Comments
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