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It is said that clothes make the man (or woman) but how much do they matter to the success of a business? Opinions vary but as you will see, according to many seasoned inspectors, everything matters
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Veteran agents/brokers weigh in on an ongoing debate: should real estate agents attend the home inspection? The answers vary. Some real estate professionals believe that the home inspector should be alone, while others argue for various combinations of the buyer, the buyer’s agent, the seller, and the seller’s agent.
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It doesn’t take long to figure out that the electrical needs of homes in the 21st century far surpass those of homes that were wired in the 1920s. Often, while inspecting older homes, I will still find electrical systems that are considered antique and cannot reasonably or safely handle today’s electrical loads.
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Home inspectors are not performing code compliance inspections, however, the wise inspector should be familiar with the various codes used in his area.
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Many homes have decks attached to them for entertaining and relaxing under the stars, but most home owners do not perform a regular deck inspection. Each year, people are injured or killed due to faulty construction or the lack of needed regular maintenance of decks.
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The unique roles of a home inspector and agent in a real estate transaction are each clearly defined. But there can be times when one professional steps on the other’s toes. Take fees for instance.
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Can an inspector be sued for just about anything? The answer is, unfortunately, yes.
It’s a fact of life that a home inspector is likely to find some issues with the house he or she is inspecting. Inspectors know that even new construction has problems! If it’s an inspector’s job to report issues to potential buyers…
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Whether you are installing a new roof material or simply evaluating a roof’s current condition, paying close attention to attic ventilation is critical for several reasons.
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Editor’s Note: If you are in business for yourself, you better believe you are in sales-selling your services and yourself. In this piece, Carson-Dunlop, a premier provider of software and training services for home inspectors, offers tips for handling client objections and landing the order.
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Fritz Kelly, inspecting for 12 years in Arizona, has a problem common to inspectors: “I declined to go into an attic the other day. The access was in the master bedroom closet, full of clothes, etc. When I attempted to open the scuttle cover, it was obvious there were about 15 inches of blown in…
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