Sometimes, it seems as though the buyer in a home sale has less information and fewer protections than anyone else. That’s unfortunate since they’re at risk of investing in a lemon. In a perfect world, at least according to some home inspectors, a better inspection contingency would allow more invasive access to evaluate the home…
DetailsSo you’re planning to sit for the National Home Inspector Exam? That’s a major accomplishment, and passing it leads to great things such as licensure. If you’ve got a few butterflies in your stomach, that’s normal. However, it’s not as intimidating as it might seem. Familiarize yourself with the exam procedures before test day and…
DetailsHome inspectors in the great state of Wisconsin are registered or licensed. Unlike many states, pre-licensing education isn’t required. If you can fulfill the state’s requirements, which include two home inspector examinations, you’re in. How does the whole process work? Read on to find out. #1: Pass a National Home Inspector Exam and a State…
DetailsDepending on whom you ask, home inspection training should only happen in the field, in the classroom, or online. Naysayers exist in nearly every direction to steer you away from one education model and toward another. There’s no single best path that leads to becoming a certified home inspector, but there is one that’s best…
DetailsFor as long as home inspecting has been a viable industry, Virginians have operated under unique standards. Inspectors had some regulation, but licensing wasn’t part of becoming a home inspector. Certification later became an option, but licensing was still up for debate. As of July 1, 2017, the times are changing. New legislation in the…
DetailsIndiana requires all home inspectors to hold a valid license. But before it’s issued, there’s lots of work to do. It all begins with your education, and ICA School has you covered with that. If you’ve got your sights set on becoming an above-board home inspector, follow these three steps and you’ll have a valid…
DetailsAllison directs the operations of CHF’s CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report and facilitates all media and public relations for both CIRB and the foundation. We recently spoke with Allison to get a clearer picture of the construction industry right now in California. What precisely does CIRB do? CIRB is the industry’s most accurate and reliable…
DetailsPVC or polyvinyl chloride plumbing pipe has essentially eliminated corrosion in plumbing supply and drain lines, but plenty of homes still have old galvanized pipe. Copper isn’t immune from corrosion, either, but it’s sometimes easier to spot than corrosion on galvanized metal. When inspecting the plumbing in older homes or new ones that use copper,…
DetailsCalifornia is one of a few states that doesn’t license home inspectors. But that doesn’t mean inspectors are free to do whatever they please. The California Trade Practice Act, which was enacted in 1996, sets forth regulations that inspectors must abide by. If an inspector belongs to the California Real Estate Inspector Association (CREIA), one…
DetailsWouldn’t it be great if an inspector could do a home inspection and then help the client by doing some of the repairs on the side? In theory, a service like that sounds like a win-win situation. It would attract a lot of business for inspectors, and customers could kill two birds with one stone…
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