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How Does a Certified Home Inspector Handle Manufactured Homes?

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolNovember 6, 2017

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…

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How to Inspect a Hydronic Home Heating System

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolNovember 3, 2017

“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…

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3 Ways a Home Inspection Checklist Protects Your Business

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolNovember 2, 2017

  Owning your own home inspection business comes with a lot of perks. There’s nothing quite like making your own hours, setting your own policies, and paying yourself a healthy salary. Of course, there are risks associated with this lifestyle no caped crusader will step up to protect the business you’ve built. You’ve got to…

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How to Inspect a Vacant or Abandoned Home

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolNovember 1, 2017

Not every house for sale has a homeowner polishing faucets, painting walls and baking cookies inside. Vacant or abandoned homes also find their way to the market. The owner might move early if they find the home of their dreams. Maybe the property was a rental and the investor wants to sell. Sometimes, foreclosures or…

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How Important are Good Bones in a Home Inspection?

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolOctober 31, 2017

Real estate agents and home inspectors use the phrase “good bones” all the time, but what does it actually mean? It does not mean that your house is like a skeleton or that it doesn’t have more than the basics to offer. The truth is that good bones have positive meaning for the house in…

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How Angie’s List Can be Your Best Marketing Asset

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 30, 2017

Home inspectors need every possible marketing avenue that they can find. That’s especially true in the beginning when newly certified inspectors are just starting out, but it’s good advice for anyone. As long as you get noticed by people who need your services and it doesn’t cost a fortune, exposure is a good thing. Angie’s…

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4 Times a Bad Home Inspection Could Turn out Great for the Seller

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolOctober 27, 2017

Home inspectors sometimes get a bad rap, and it’s not usually fair. It’s not your fault if the wiring is outdated, the floor is soft, and the window and doors don’t align. You didn’t install the attic insulation upside-down and cause decades worth of condensation and mold. But sometimes, bad news has a happy ending…

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4 Common Home Inspection Defects Found in Bedrooms

Home Inspection LicensingBy ICA SchoolOctober 26, 2017

The place where you sleep at night should be peaceful, comfortable, and most of all, safe. That’s not the reality that some home buyers inherit once they sign on the dotted line. Mold might lurk, wiring might be outdated or the smoke detector may have seen better days. Bedrooms are not high-traffic areas, but they…

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How Far Should You Go to Inspect a Kitchen Range?

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolOctober 25, 2017

As long as the burners heat up, the oven does, too, and there are no obvious breaks or wiring problems, the kitchen range is generally deemed safe. But is that enough for your customers and your business reputation? Opinions split on how far a home inspector should go to inspect a kitchen range or any…

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The Cheapest HVAC Maintenance is Still the Most Important

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 23, 2017

When the air is cleaner, the whole family feels better. That’s only one of the many benefits of keeping up with the easiest, quickest HVAC maintenance there is. Unfortunately, homeowners don’t always change the filter on time. Changing the air filter on a furnace, air conditioner, heat pump or any forced air system keeps the…

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