No one can be 100 percent right 100 percent of the time. Unfortunately, some authorities are responsible for misinformation about home inspectors and the inspection process. Although it’s probably not intentional, it’s detrimental, just the same. As buyers usually meet their inspector only once, and sometimes not at all, the information that buyers get from…
If you belong to a certified home inspector association, you work by their Standards of Practice. Standards provide the framework for a thorough home inspection. They support a unified industry where customers get what they pay for and know what to expect. So when was the last time you read them? You might remember most…
Are you always logged into Facebook? Does Twitter feel more comfortable for the way that you communicate? Do you stick with LinkedIn for its professional edge? There’s no wrong answer for marketing your business. There are, however, best practices that can help you get the most out of your channel of choice. According to Pew…
Nearly every industry has its own standards for safety. Even occupations that are not entirely physical may hold safety meetings on a regular basis. When you run a one-person show as a home inspector, you are at the disadvantage of not having regular safety meetings mandated by a boss. Eventually, this can lead to carelessness…
It’s nearly time for the inspection-related event of the year. As a home inspector, you have the opportunity to attend one of the biggest conferences related to your industry. InspectionWorld Orlando 2018 is now taking reservations. Will you be there? This guide walks you through all the info you need to know before you jet…
As a home inspector, you have a world of marketing tools available to you. One option few inspectors consider is blogging. This could be because many people think of blogging as something that writers do. The truth is that anybody can blog if they have a passion or skill and authority. One factor many home…
Contrary to popular opinion, blogging does not necessarily mean rewriting the Great American Novel. Blogging can seem like an overwhelming task, but it does not have to be. Not all bloggers are professional or even amateur writers. In fact, it’s fair to say that most bloggers don’t have backgrounds in writing. This is not necessarily…
While it may be tempting to launch your next home improvement project in the spring, the truth is that fall could be the ideal season to pounce on a new job. In fact, autumn is the perfect time for a thorough deck inspection and some of the most common maintenance jobs. Think of fall as…
Stick-built homes have a lot of things in common, even if the architectural styles are quite different. When comparing stick built to a manufactured or mobile home, some differences go much deeper than cosmetics or architectural preferences. According to StateMaster, about 8 percent of American homes on average are manufactured. South Carolina has more than…
“Hydronic” is just a fancy word for a type of heating system that’s been around for over a century. Here’s the gist of how it works: A boiler heats water Hot water or steam travels through pipes Pipes may connect to radiators Sometimes, pipes are embedded under the floor Heat enters the room by transferring…
