American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.Bathrooms are the most dangerous room in a home, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They tell us that of the 235,000 people who go to an emergency room every year because of an injury in the bathroom, more than 80% are from slips and falls.
When homeowners fail to winterize their home, frost, snow and ice can wreak havoc both inside and outside the home. If you are performing inspections during the winter season, you’ll want to pay special attention to the ways freeze damage manifests in homes.
Clients and real estate professionals are online more and more—especially in the midst of the pandemic. Your online presence connects you with clients and professionals, allows you to showcase your inspection business and helps you collect information from prospective clients.
Most homeowners take their plumbing for granted. They turn on the tap, the water flows. The shower sprays. The toilet flushes. Everything works. It’s fine.
The ASHI election is over, and newly elected board members and officers are in place and on the job. I ask you to join me in congratulating and supporting everyone who begins their term this month, January 2021.
A home inspection is a thorough visual examination, conducted by a certified agent, that provides an accurate summary of the overall condition of a home. The inspection is meant to give both buyers and sellers an objective, in-depth look at the quality of the property.
Winter is almost here, and with this season comes harsh weather conditions. Snow and ice can pose serious threats to your home if routine maintenance has not been conducted.
As trade slowly comes back to normal, with lesser restrictions, the number of containers being imported to carry goods is increasing.
This year’s Leadership Development Conference will focus on your Blueprint for Success! This virtual conference will provide attendees with new skills and strategies to continually adapt their chapters to the ever changing “new normal” and provide a sense of community within their chapters.
Your success starts here with ASHI. Join the best in the Home Inspection industry – Become an ASHI Member today.