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 Mold might lurk, wiring might be outdated or the smoke detector may have seen better days.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…
DetailsAs 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…
DetailsMaybe they swoop in and steal away your best referring agents. Or maybe they’re a detriment to the industry, not to mention their customers, with poor or unethical home inspection practices. Shady home inspectors do no one any favors, not even themselves in the long run. In areas with professional regulation plus licensing and continuing…
DetailsWhen 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…
DetailsHurricane Harvey caused widespread destruction and left many homes borderline, unsafe, or completely destroyed. Then a team of drone pilot experts offered their services, making damage maps and insurance claim information more accurate and improving safety for rescue and insurance workers on the ground. Drones are becoming the norm for home inspections. Before long, they…
DetailsWith fall in the air, many homeowners are preparing to cover window-mount air conditioners and central units until warm weather comes around again. But is the AC really worth saving? Just because it cycles on and off doesn’t mean it does its job. An outdated air conditioning system costs homeowners in efficiency, function and hard-earned…
DetailsAll of the tools, skills, and gadgets in the world can’t take the place of good old-fashioned customer service. Unfortunately, it seems like taking care of customers is a dying concept in the 21st Century. A few businesses get it, but many don’t. That leaves customers feeling underappreciated and worse, taken advantage of. Neither of…
DetailsThe blame game doesn’t seem to end after kindergarten. Humans by nature look for ways to shift blame when something runs afoul of plans. In the real estate industry, a certified home inspector sometimes takes on more than their fair share. Your job is to tell the unvarnished truth about the condition of a house.…
DetailsWhen you’re just starting out as a newly certified home inspector, managing the business side of things isn’t terribly complicated. As your business grows, organization becomes increasingly more important. The clock is ticking toward the end of 2017 and the New Year will be here before you know it. Get your business in order now…
DetailsHurricane season hasn’t been kind to the sunshine state this year, especially in the southern part of the state. Once all of the flooding subsides and cleanup begins, new home defects can surface in their wake. What might you find in your work as a certified home inspector? Here are 7 of the most common…
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