Marketing Focus: Building A Referral Strategy
This is my favorite inspection: an agent who knows us well books an inspection either online or over the phone in less than five minutes.
ASHI Reporter Articles
Report Writing Made Easier
Many years ago, at an inspection conference, I was enjoying a conversation with an executive of a national company that was insuring me, while we sipped frosty beers.
Managing Risk Claim 6: Structural Damage
In a recent claim, claimants alleged that a home inspector failed to detect structural deficiencies in the property.
Energy Information Takes the Industry by Storm
The taken-for-granted basis of every aspect of our lives—the system of electricity and gas delivered to buildings by the nation’s utilities—
A Roofing Tutorial For Home Inspectors
Recently, I received my 20-year anniversary pin as an ASHI Inspector. This career milestone caused me to reminisce to 1998 when I first had the misconception that I was a “House Whisperer.”
Put Home Inspection Software at the Top of Your Marketing List
Home inspection software is a key element of the home inspector’s marketing toolkit.
We asked representatives from four home inspection software firms to describe their
company and their products. Here’s what they said:
Are These Violations of the ASHI Code of Ethics?
In this column, ASHI’s Ethics Committee addresses dilemmas faced by home inspectors.
Attention, Ohio Home Inspectors: Licensing Just Got Real
In 2017, Ohio State Representative Jim Hughes experienced what he felt was a “bad” home inspection (please note that the inspection was not performed by an ASHI home inspector) and, as a result, he proposed that licensing was needed for home inspectors in Ohio and sponsored a bill (Ohio House Bill [HB] 211) that was referred to committee for review.
Pressure-Reducing Valves on Hot Water Heating Systems
Hot-water boilers are popular in many parts of the country and are becoming more popular where people are looking to use hot-water radiant heat (also known as hydronic heating systems). The popularity of wall-hung boilers and wall-hung boiler/water heater combination units is also on the rise.
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