Home Inspection

Should I Buy a House with Vermiculite Insulation? (Reimbursement)

The short answer is, buying a house with vermiculite insulation is NOT recommended without going through proper testing process. Vermiculite is a yellow-brown mineral that is naturally occurring, formed after the weathering of mineral biotite. It has an excellent resemblance to mica. It expands when heated under high degrees creating air pockets. Thus, it was …

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Starting a Home Inspection Business from Scratch – Home Inspection Business Plan

Starting a home inspection business is no different from starting any new business. As an entrepreneur, you have to draw up a business plan for your home inspection business. You need to research and comply with government regulations specific to the industry and the state or country you reside in. Depending on the market, the average struggling …

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The History of the Home Inspection

A home inspection is a non-invasive way of examining a house’s current state or condition. Recent data show that more than 80 percent of recent house purchases involve the use of this service. Also, I’ve found out that almost 90 percent of mortgage lenders would require a home inspection service as part of their clients’ …

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10 Top Mistakes of Home Inspectors

A home inspection aims to identify any defects within specific components and systems of a residential property. The process is vital for both home buyers and sellers. About 86 percent of these inspections identify at least one problem. Explore: Top attic ladders I recommended. Home inspections are mostly based on inspectors’ observation on the inspection …

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20 Most Active Home Inspection Forums I Recommend

As professional home inspectors, sometimes, we may prefer a second opinion. We may encounter something we are not aware of. We are human, and we don’t know everything out there. That’s impossible! Here are my top favorite home inspection forums, where I can ask about anything related to the job. Hit them up with your …

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How to Keep Attic Warm in Winter in 7 Efficient Steps

Preparing the attic for winter is a tasking job for some of us. I don’t like the hustle. My hate for the job made me make a detailed checklist of things to do before winter arrives. Let me share my secrets of how to keep attic warm in winter. Not many people know the situation …

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How to Write Thank you Letters for your home inspection Business (Win Referrals)

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Take a bow, a realtor connected you to a new home inspection job. You got a chance to deliver your professional services, and now, you want to show appreciation to all the parties involved and write a home inspection thank you letter. Maybe, that wasn’t even the case. Nevertheless, it is never too soon to …

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Mandatory Questions to Ask Home Inspector

Quite a number of challenges come with buying a new home, especially for a first-timer. It often involves a wide range of requirements, activities, and you may be nervous about making an expensive mistake. Today, I’m telling you the top questions to ask home inspector before, during and after a home inspection. Some of my …

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8 Signs of a Great Home Inspector You Can’t Miss

A home inspection is simply a visual assessment of the physical structure and major interior systems of a house. Since most have limited knowledge on the subject, therein lies the need to call in experts to help assess the home’s condition. Finding a good home inspector seems to be a daunting job. Read my guide …

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My Home Inspector Career Journey

The home inspector career is so fulfilling! It’s an honor for me to share my career journey with you. I spend my schedule day in the office and the field. It takes a lot and gives a lot more. Marketing and networking are essential for the job. No wonder I have to do bookkeeping and …

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