Be prepared for “informed” buyers and sellers
How informed about the home inspection process should clients be and how do you think it will help or hinder the home inspection?
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09, 2016
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08, 2016
Start your home inspection business loan-free
Although starting a home inspection business may require less capital than other small businesses, you will still need seed money to get it up and running. Wouldn't it be great if you could start your home inspection business loan-free?
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08, 2016
Pre-inspections: A good source of revenue for home inspectors
The idea of buying a home without having it inspected by a professional seems almost unthinkable, but there also are many reasons for a seller to have an inspection before putting a home on the market.
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08, 2016
Handling disclosure requests and recommendations for fixes
Sharing findings with sellers — whether in casual conversation, spirited debate or by written report — or even having sellers in the room listening to the inspection report presentation, has its pitfalls.
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08, 2016
Radon testing: A necessary skill for home inspectors
With radon affecting so many areas of the country, homeowners will look to home inspection professionals who have the skill set and credentials to detect this potentially deadly gas in their homes.
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07, 2016
Have a plan when funding your home inspection business
Although a home inspection business is a great low-cost enterprise, starting one can be a bit more costly than one might think. Beyond the basic tools needed for the job, there are many other things to consider.
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07, 2016
Beware excessive heat during home inspections
Even a perfectly clear day can limit an inspector's ability to perform an inspection. Home inspections performed during times of excessive heat should be done with care.
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07, 2016
CSST safety concerns: AHIT instructor answers questions
Fred Buck, a home inspector since 1982 who works for King Inspections, Inc. in San Antonio and a field training instructor for American Home Inspectors Training Institute, answered some questions about CSST for AHIT.
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06, 2016
AHIT Success Story: Jim Ullom of Certified Home Inspections
AHIT asked Jim Ullom about how he built a successful home inspection business in Northwest Indiana, what he might have done differently and his best advice for today’s home inspectors.
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06, 2016
Top 10 traits of a great home inspector
One of the most important steps when buying a home is to have it inspected. The inspection can reveal problems as well as give the buyer peace of mind.