Pro Tips for a Home Inspection in Wintry Weather

Real estate closings and the accompanying home inspections wait for no man or woman. And they don’t wait for foul winter weather to pass, either. Rain, shine, sleet or snow, the home inspection show must go on. Usually, at least. Here are a few tips for providing a great inspection when less-than-ideal conditions are in…

Small Business Bookkeeping Tips for Home Inspectors

Starting 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…

Can Termites Infest Masonry Homes?

One 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?…

ASHI Welcomes New Members as NAHI Gives up its Charter

Former 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…

Is There a Right Time of Year for Infrared Home Inspections?

When the weather outside is frightful, it’s delightful for a thermal imaging home inspection. It’s the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors that matters. So whether it’s freezing cold or unbearably hot outside, thermography can reveal more problems as long as the indoor air is regulated. The Department of Energy explains that infrared technology helps…

Storm Damage? Drone Inspections Give a Bird’s Eye View

Heavy storms, such as the recent Hurricane Matthew, can cause severe problems for homeowners. But downed branches, broken glass, hail damage, and other storm-related hazards can’t hide from a drone-assisted inspection. A drone goes where you shouldn’t, and also where you sometimes can’t. Here’s why this technology might be the best invention yet for getting…

How Much Should You Spend on a Home Inspection Drone?

You might be a die-hard traditionalist or a progressive forward-thinker. And whether you love this new technology or not, drones are beginning to flood the home inspection industry. Many inspectors believe it’s for the better. But setting a realistic budget and buying one isn’t as easy as you might think. If there is anything consistent…

Will Home Inspection Rovers be the Next Big Home Inspection Thing?

What would you give never to walk a roof or shimmy through a dank crawlspace again? With the direction that technology is headed, your days of working aloft and down in the dirt might be over. You’ve heard about drones. Now it’s time to meet Reggie. Drone technology has launched, and now a teenager has…

Thinking About Infrared Home Inspections? Now is a Great Time to Start

When infrared technology first became available, the cost of the equipment was so high that it priced itself right out of the market for many home inspectors. What appeared to be a great idea was unattainable. But like any new and interesting technology, the price is coming down as the popularity grows. Infrared technology helps…

What Can Home Inspectors Expect from an Infrared Mobile App?

The cost of an infrared camera is coming down but there’s another option for home inspectors that’s even more affordable: an infrared mobile app. We know what you’re thinking. How can an ordinary smartphone transform into a high-tech thermography device? It’s not a trick, not like the mirror apps that never really worked. Smartphone thermography…