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Inspecting Smoke Alarms

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Drones, Licensing, and Knowing Your Airspace

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Home Inspections and Codes

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Buyer Beware: Can Legislation Fix Inspection Waivers?

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How to Talk an Agent into a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

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Should the seller take the time and money to have their home inspected before a buyer enters the picture? Read More

Why Effective Communication is Your Best Defense

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Although no two claims are exactly the same, one common element is a lack of effective communication in some form. Read More

How to Dress for Success

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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 Read More

Should the Buyer’s Agent Attend the Home Inspection

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Agents / Brokers, Home Inspectors, Home Inspectors

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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. Read More

Home Inspectors: Electrical Systems of Older Homes

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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. Read More

Deck Inspections – Part II

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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. Read More