Plumbing Vent Flashing
Plumbing vents through the roof often allow leaks because of flashing defects and improper installation. Let’s look at some typical situations.
ASHI Reporter Articles
Mobile Homes: Expand Your Inspection
Mobile homes have special considerations that home inspectors can learn about to expand their expertise and their business.
Inspection During a Pandemic: Insights from Home Inspectors
With several months of the coronavirus pandemic behind us and yet still more ahead, the ASHI Reporter invited home inspectors to reflect on this time that has brought both unique challenges and opportunities for growth. This article is a compilation of the messages received from ASHI members that demonstrate the insights and strategies they’ve developed during the pandemic.
Drone Debate: Perspectives from Home Inspectors
In October 2020, the ASHI Reporter featured the article “Drones: Another Tool in Your Kit” by Rick Bunzel, about the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones. The topic generated a buzz, as many home inspectors have viewpoints about drones and why they do or do not incorporate them into their home inspection toolkit.
Ringing Your Social Media Dinner Bell
Once your social media starts providing visitors with great content, the table is set for you to ring the dinner bell to shout “come and get it!” And the good news is that if you have content that has useful tips and reminders for your customers, there are some very easy ways to bring them to the table and keep them engaged.
How Far Will You Go?
I am periodically asked if I will travel to perform an inspection. The simple answer is yes, however, there are some variables related to travel. Since our product involves our knowledge and our time, I have to charge for the time spent traveling to the prospective property.
Remodeling ASHI
By the time you read this, we should be seeing the beginning of the end of this difficult and frustrating pandemic that has dominated our world for the past year. It is important to remember, however, that although this has been a challenging time for ASHI and for our profession, there are many who are experiencing far worse hardship than most of us have experienced.
Managing Risk: Radon Inspections
Radon: the colorless, odorless gas emitted into the air by the radioactive element, radium, as it breaks down in soil, rock and water. Typically, radon penetrates buildings undetected through small cracks or openings in foundations.
Set Business Boundaries for Better Client Relationships
It’s easy to work yourself into exhaustion. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can fall into the trap of being efficient without being effective. When you’re efficient but not effective, you’re good at doing something wrong.
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