Catching up with home inspector Kevin O’Malley
American Home Inspection Training Institute asked O’Malley about his career, tips for being a successful home inspector and his thoughts about home inspection’s future.
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06, 2016
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06, 2016
Condo buyers need home inspections, too
Those buying a condo may think that they are in the clear when it comes to needing a home inspection. But that's not necessarily so.
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05, 2016
State licensing: Is it important (even necessary) for the industry?
Whether a home inspector has to be licensed or abide by specific regulations to practice varies by state. Some states have no professional requirements for home inspectors.
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05, 2016
Florida home inspector shares about the job
Retired Air Force Lieutenant turned home inspector Jim Belt has seen a lot in his more than 20 years of performing home inspections.
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05, 2016
5 home inspection mistakes to avoid
Buyers and sellers have a lot of details to consider when deciding to purchase or sell a home. Hiring the wrong home inspector, or opting out of the inspection altogether, are just two of the mistakes they can make.
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05, 2016
Make Home Inspections a Sale Condition for Your Properties
Home inspectors almost always work for buyers so it is important for sellers to remember a few things before the inspection appointment.
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05, 2016
Subtle home inspection tactics for buyers
It goes without saying that prospective home buyers should hire a licensed, professional home inspector to inspect a home they plan to purchase. But how can they determine whether a home is worth buying at first showing?
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04, 2016
Home inspection: A great low-cost business
On the low side at $2,000, the costs are very much in line with businesses like janitorial or house-cleaning services, where business owners constantly must restock cleaning supplies.
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04, 2016
A day in the life of a home inspector: Bruce LaBell
LaBell also uses time between and after appointments to look for weekend and other opportunities to be an instructor for AHIT and American Society of Home Inspectors. He teaches not only future home inspectors but also real estate agents taking continuing education courses.
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04, 2016
Create a distraction-free workspace at home
If you're one of those home inspectors who finds it difficult to concentrate while working at home, consider trying these tips from business.com designed to help you stay organized and keep the distractions at bay.