While home inspectors are starting to embrace drone technology, there are still plenty of misconceptions about their use and whether or not the technology is safe. Some people worry about privacy. Do drone pilots really want to peek inside residential windows? And some believe they’re dangerous. In the wrong hands, that’s true. But the recent…
If you are a certified home inspector in Virginia, you should prepare yourself for good news. Not a certified home inspector yet? Now might be the time to consider getting your license. Many changes are taking place in the state, specifically in relation to Virginia’s beach houses. When you take a look at the Housing…
Pricing your services partly determines whether or not your business will ever turn a profit. It’s also one of the most challenging aspects of starting a new business. Chances are, you have at least a basic idea of what certified home inspectors in your area charge for a general home inspection. And if you’re like…
You’ve got a website and you’re trying to get a blog off the ground. It all goes well for about a month, but then the ideas dry up. Where did you go wrong? You didn’t; you only hit the same wall that most new bloggers do. What separates you from the scores of people whose…
Would you buy a house sight unseen? Some people do. Even with a home inspection to spot defects before closing, living in another state or across the country makes the buying process riskier. That’s why a certified home inspector is so important to the process. If you want to expand your services, market your business…
Some home defects and homeowner concerns are fairly universal. Whether you live in Oregon, Kentucky or South Carolina, termites could invade or your 20-year roof might not survive that long. But every region in the States has a few concerns that either aren’t covered in a general inspection or could use additional attention. If you’re…
Allison 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…
You’ll find plenty of outdated 2-prong outlets and inoperable 3-way switches throughout your career as a certified home inspector. However, some wiring defects are cause for immediate concern and quick intervention. What merits an ASAP fix? Here are 5 electrical issues that shouldn’t wait. #1: Overlamping at Light Fixtures While not technically a wiring defect,…
Voice-activated smart home hubs have moved past the trendy stage and are settling into the mainstream. They can dim the lights, play your favorite song and order a pizza when you don’t feel like making dinner. Now that Amazon Echo’s Alexa is a familiar voice around the house, Google has thrown its hat into the…
Leads are the bread and butter of the home inspection industry, but they’re not always easy to find, and some sources can disappear quickly. Locating leads can be particularly difficult for inspectors who are just starting out in the home inspection business. Finding leads before they’re snagged by competitors means getting creative in your search.…