Working your way through training and certification is just the beginning. Your career is what comes after. It all might seem intimidating, at least at first. But plenty of other inspectors have stood where you are now. And you’ve got a roadmap. You’ve earned the skills to take on your first home inspection. And you’ll…
DetailsDrywall that’s manufactured in China has given American and Canadian homeowners plenty to worry about. But some American-made drywall has tested worse for the corrosive substances than the familiar wallboard from the Far East. Surprised? So was almost everyone else. While the “Chinese Drywall” phrase gets tossed around whenever there’s an issue with defective, rotting…
DetailsYou’ve read a blog or two, so why not give blogging a shot? You don’t have to be an award-winning writer to create home inspection-related content that your audience will want to read. You only have to talk about what matters to them. It’s not difficult, and it doesn’t have to cost a single penny.…
DetailsEvery house has defects. But some buyers are easily frightened off, even if the defects are not especially serious. Along with information, you hold a lot of responsibility and influence in your hands. Being a certified home inspector means sometimes you’ll deliver the not-so-wonderful news. But you can buffer the negative while conveying the truth…
DetailsHome inspectors who live in a temperate climate probably feel a chill in the air already. And winter is on its way. While you’ll spend a lot of your time inspecting homes from the inside, there’s no getting around the exterior part of the job. For that, you’ll need warm, comfortable and protective clothing. Layering…
DetailsPeter Sfraga is the Marketing Manager for Zack Academy, where he oversees all digital and print marketing efforts. We recently asked Peter about the benefits of vocational training for contractors and about what types of classes would be most pertinent to their work. Here’s what he had to say: What is the mission of Zack…
DetailsWhat’s stuffed with information and juicy details, and great for the whole family? It’s not a thanksgiving turkey dinner, it’s a home inspection! It’s that time of year when Americans feel thankful for friends, family, good food and all of the great things in life. With the reliable and valuable home inspection services that you…
DetailsStarting your own business as a certified home inspector is a big undertaking. The habits that you form now, including the financial side, will determine its success. But bookkeeping doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Here are 3 simple and valuable pieces of advice to help you avoid the missteps that so many other small businesses…
DetailsOne of the greatest things about owning a masonry home is that termites will never move in, right? Nope. Those little winged, woodboring insects can and do take up residence in any type of construction, even concrete block and brick. No home is 100 percent termite safe. Why, you might wonder, would termites even bother?…
DetailsFormer members of the now-shuttered NAHI are finding a warm welcome at ASHI. The American Society of Home Inspectors has worked overtime, facilitating a smooth transition for inspectors who want to join their ranks. This handover was the brainchild of both NAHI and ASHI leaders, according to Frank Lesh of ASHI Reporter. The two associations…
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