ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Peer Review: Put It on Your To-Do List for 2016

A peer review provides an evaluation by a panel of experienced inspectors. Essentially a critique of your home inspection skills and knowledge, a peer review offers an excellent opportunity to identify your strengths and weaknesses. The results can help you feel more confident when you are working independently in the field.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

ASHI Officers for 2016

Officer and director candidates for 2016 were asked what they considered to be the two most pressing problems ASHI would be facing in the next 12 months.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Council Elects New Directors

Four new Directors and one Alternate will take their seats at the April Board meeting.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Home Inspectors Can Pursue CLIPP Certification in Home Accessibility and Safety

In October 2015, the Living In Place InstituteTM announced the successful completion of the inaugural Certified Living In Place ProfessionalTM (CLIPPTM) class.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Vermiculite Abatement Verification Inspections

On occasion, the Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust has a need to confirm or clarify the status of vermiculite abatement in a claimant’s home. On such occasions, the Trust plans to retain a home inspector to perform a limited inspection.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Metal Chimneys

In this article, we only scratch the surface on metal chimneys and we do not focus on related topics such as vent connectors, for example. Please keep in mind that there are many other considerations and topics related to venting combustion appliances.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Your Information Package

When you meet people who might refer business to you, it helps to have an information package about your business that you can give to them. Providing something tangible, professional and valuable to the recipient will make you stand out in today’s web-driven world.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Affiliate Spotlight

Affiliate Spotlight of RAdata.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Feature

Around the CoRner

The CoR is your avenue for assistance, and we are busy working on your ideas and concerns.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Insider Tips

Solving a Basement Leak Puzzle Involving Brick Veneer

Home inspectors guarantee that the basement will be dry – at least, that’s what buyers may think. In reality, inspectors must identify any signs of moisture intrusion and advise the buyer on steps to take. Understanding how water intrusion occurs will make us all better home inspectors.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Postcards from the Field

New Postcards!

New Postcards from the Field!

ASHI Reporter January 2016, Being Frank

Being Frank--New News

For those of you who do radon testing or are thinking about doing radon testing, be sure to read Carolyn Allen’s article in the December issue of the Reporter. Carolyn gets down to the nitty-gritty about radon testing, which will help you expand your business.

ASHI Reporter January 2016, On My Mind

On My Mind - Promoting ASHI as a Household Name