I used Chris Pasten as my home inspector since 2021, giving him deal after deal over the years…read more Despite sending him consistent business, I never once received a referral in return. On top of that, I often found myself doing the legwork to coordinate inspections, after handing him clients directly.
I wish someone would do that for my business, but I don't have that luxury.
Today, I asked him to call my client directly to schedule. Instead, at 12:29 PM, he texted me a proposed time and waited for me to confirm it. I replied one minute later, just needing to double check with the buyer, since she works weekends.
I also asked if he had any other time slots available, just in case. At 12:57 PM, he said, "Oh ok, Monday 1pm or 4:30pm?" I called my client immediately. She said Sunday is perfect.
I texted him back at 1:01 PM: "She said Sunday is good."
At 1:02 PM, he replied that he had already given that slot away.
I told him how frustrating this pattern has become, how I'm the one bringing him business and expected to coordinate it like I'm his assistant, even after I send him their phone number and address. All he had to do was make the call I initially asked for.
That alone was already disrespectful, but this is 95% of the time. Today, I got fed up with his entitled attitude.
But here's the biggest issue, during the inspection at my personal property, Chris looked at my wife in a way that crossed the line. She was newly pregnant at the time, with my daughter. I never said anything before, but today, I did, after telling him respectfully that I'm not his secretary.
I texted him exactly, "I know you're single, but next time when you see my wife, don't ever look at her like that again. Respect boundaries."
Instead of clearing the air, denying it, or offering any sort of apology, Chris doubled down. He accused me of being "borderline abusive," claimed I was the problem, and said he would no longer work with me. Textbook... tried to gaslight me when I raise my concerns as a client.
He completely ignored the concern I raised, and chose confrontation over accountability.
I did not curse, threaten, or attack him. I asked for mutual respect after four years of being a loyal, reliable source of business.
The way Chris chose to respond, by confronting me instead of addressing the issue, tells me everything I need to know. That kind of reaction speaks louder than any denial ever could. It confirmed what I had felt all along, and validated that my instincts were 100% spot on. My wife agrees.
I've kept a full record of our text exchange and prior incidents. If needed, or if there's retaliation or misrepresentation, I'm more than willing to share the screenshots.
If you're a fellow agent or investor and want to verify the details, feel free to message me privately.
Chris expects a handout, and doesn't respect the Realtors who hand him business on a silver platter, due to his personal biases and differences.
Has zero accountability.
