Warm weather invites people to relax in a deck chair or a comfy old rocker. Unfortunately, some defects make a deck or front porch structure unsafe for walking, much less spending a relaxing few hours with a good book. Here are 5 home inspection warning signs that outdoor living spaces need some TLC. #1: Loose…
DetailsAttics are handy spaces. Too bad they’re often misused by the most well-meaning homeowners. In your career as a certified home inspector, you’re bound to find some interesting and downright dangerous home defects in a space that was never designed for living. Here are a few that are more common than they should be. Inferior,…
DetailsWhether you call it a water heater or use the colloquialism, “hot water heater,” these appliances need serious attention to match the serious work they do every day. Like many other workhorses in and around the home, most of them go unnoticed unless there’s a problem. Water heaters run on electricity or a combustible fuel,…
DetailsMost states have some level of professional responsibility regulation for the home inspection industry. Many states require licensing, but a few have no regulations of any kind. Colorado is among the unregulated states. In January, for the second time since 2015, legislation that would regulate home inspectors was introduced. In February, SB17-038 was shelved indefinitely.…
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You’ll hear it time and time again: the home inspection killed the sale. The seller might not be thrilled to learn that the report contained defects, but the buyer is often grateful. Only one of those two people is your customer, so if the right one is happy you’re doing something right. Most Complaints…
DetailsSpringtime in many parts of the country means less roaring cold, more gentle weather and a break from heating or cooling equipment. That’s great for comfort, but it can make certain home defect clues a bit more challenging to find. Never fear, there are a few tricks to the home inspection services trade. If you…
DetailsA certified home inspector doesn’t comb every square interior inch of a house, but certain systems should be included in every report. Defects that affect the comfort and safety of the new owners, as well as the structural integrity of the home, take top priority. If you’ve wondered what inspectors look for, here are 10…
DetailsBig Sky Country is also big on opportunities for people entering the home inspection industry. Certainly, Montana boasts lots of gorgeous, wide-open and undeveloped space. However, the real estate market in Billings, alone, has well over 1,000 homes listed for sale in March 2017. That’s according to Realtor.com®. What does that mean to you? There’s…
DetailsProperty inspectors tend to specialize in residential or commercial buildings, but some inspectors do both. You might need a little time and experience in the home inspection industry before branching out, but it’s a viable way to increase your earning potential and gain valuable skills. Commercial inspections have higher per-job fees, readily-available work and a…
DetailsThe Great Mount Rushmore State offers a lengthy but straightforward path to home inspection certification and licensing. Phase one is registration. Phase two is licensing. But before either of those can happen, you need an education. If you’re living in South Dakota and want to pursue a career in home inspecting, here’s what you can…
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