As a home inspector, there may be many reasons why you might charge a low-ball rate for your services, but you shouldn’t! Aside from the fact that it hurts the industry as a whole, it likely hurts you as an inspector as well. Reasons why a home inspector should not charge a low-ball rate for […]
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With homes sales down and interest rates up, home inspectors are looking for creative ways to get more business. In the competitive world of home inspection, effective marketing strategies can make all the difference in attracting clients and growing your business. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve put together five ideas for […]
The use of drones has become increasingly popular in various industries, and the home inspection industry is no exception. Drones have proven to be a valuable tool for home inspectors, providing many benefits that were not possible before. In this blog post, we will discuss the available resource and study material available to study for […]
The following are the most recommended flashlights by other home inspectors. There is also a chart at the bottom to compare lumes, beam distance and price. Homeinspectology has not reviewed these, nor do we endorse any of these products. Fenix Flashlights Coast Flashlights Streamlight Olight Ledlenser Nitecore Quick Comparison Chart Model Lumens Beam Distance Price […]
Presidents Day is here and presents another opportunity to save on some tools and equipment. . We have found a bunch of deals that may be attractive to you. HIKMICRO B1L 160 x 120 IR Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera with WiFi, 25Hz Refresh Rate, 3.2″ LCD Screen, Handheld 19200 Pixels Infrared Thermal Imager with High […]
A properly prepared home inspection report serves the client by providing accurate, clear, useful information about the condition of a property. A good home inspection report also benefits the home inspector by providing a superior service to his/her clients. Writing up a home inspection report has been made easier by using one of the many […]
The gas leak detector is one tool that inspectors may want to have in their tool bag, but not without some controversy. Some inspectors feel their nose is the best detector, some rely on soapy water to find the gas leak. Consider reading this if you want to know if you should be using a […]
Guest post by Mark Fisher I am not a home inspector, but our paths cross daily and I want to help you, so you can help us, and we both help the end consumer. A little background: I am an industry ( IDEA) certified garage door master technician, certified instructor, certified trainer, 27 years on […]
by Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. How to Operate Your Home (www.htoyh.com) Any crumbling or other damage to chimney masonry can easily be attributed to water. Once water enters the brick and mortar, freeze and thaw cycles occur. Water expands when it freezes, breaking apart brick, mortar and even concrete. Masonry chimneys are exposed to […]
You completed your home inspection training, you have your state license (if required), you set up your company, you’re ready to roll. But how are you planning to get your phone to ring? That seems to be the big question we see and hear all the time. New inspectors, as well as established inspectors, seem […]
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