Probably the last thing that you want to do is a home inspection when it’s pouring down rain. But the Orange County Register in California proposes a different idea. Home inspections in the rain might be a great idea for home buyers, sellers and people who are fine where they are. As a home inspector,…
Even with housing inventory down in a lot of markets, it’s not always easy to sell a house. That’s why many homeowners are taking repairs and spruce ups upon themselves, and then hiring an inspector to check the work before the house hits the market. A better way might be hiring an inspector first to…
Just when everyone least expects it, a natural disaster strikes. That’s how they work. There’s rarely any real warning, and residents are often left in a wake of damage without a clue about getting it repaired or finding federal relief. That creates the ideal climate for scam artists, and some of them pose as disaster…
One of the most challenging things about owning a business is setting prices. If you sold a tangible product, you might consider a typical markup to base your pricing structure on. But when your product is a service, such as home inspection, things get a little more complicated. Too many home inspectors worry about setting…
Most home inspectors will, at least at one time or another, think about ways to grow their business. Some inspectors take on additional work and hire a staff. And some think about performing additional services that go beyond the home inspection. The first one is easier than the second, and it’s sometimes safer, too. But…
How many home inspections should you perform to stay competitive and earn a good income? Rare is the person who begins a career without thinking about its income potential. So that’s probably among the first questions you’ll ponder before or during your training. Like so many other questions, the answer is, “It depends.” You’ll Need…
If you’re like a lot of people, social media is where you share vacation photos and spend some time forgetting about the day’s work. But what if the same places where you socialize online could bring in more business? A lot of small business owners are already on that bandwagon, and many are enjoying the…
Adam Bogle specializes in residential real estate in various areas in Oregon and is consistently in the top 5% of real estate agents in his area. To find out more about Adam, visit AgentInAKilt.com. A professional touch to add to your home inspection business would be to provide the client with a short list of…
Model homes are supposed to be perfect, but can you count on that? New home developments pop up all over the country. And where there’s a development, there’s always at least one model. It’s usually got all of the upgrade accoutrement such as the best flooring, highest-grade countertops and everything else under the sun. But…
Home inspectors sometimes get a bad rap for killing sales. After all, if someone is interested and the price is right, what else could happen to change the buyer’s mind besides finding hidden problems with the house? But that shouldn’t keep inspectors from doing a thorough job. Real estate agents who have plenty of business…