Why Are Home Inspections Important?
A home inspection is an all-encompassing examination of the condition of a home. The home inspection process is often but not always performed at the time [...]
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04, 2019
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04, 2017
Market frenzy means risk for buyers, less work for home inspectors
The mentality is in favor of taking risk because property values are quickly rising, but the reality is buyers don’t understand how expensive what they don’t see could get.
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01, 2017
AHIT releases updated “A Practical Guide to Home Inspection”
The cover-to-cover update offers home inspectors the latest information on codes, products and practices and features more visuals and diagrams.
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11, 2016
There’s no crystal ball in home inspection
As much as it would help the buyer in their decision to purchase a home, home inspectors can't foresee what will happen once the buyer moves in. Simply put, there isn't a crystal ball to look into to see the future.
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09, 2016
Help clients prepare their homes for natural disasters
September has been designated National Preparedness Month and who better to help homeowners prepare their homes for natural disasters than home inspectors.
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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.