ASHI Reporter May 2016, Feature

Energy and Water Efficiency Ratings: An Opportunity for Home Inspectors to Learn (and Earn) Green

This month, we focus on two other aspects of green and sustainable buildings—energy and water ratings, which are two of Collignon’s focus areas.

ASHI Reporter May 2016, Feature

A New Approach to Relationship Management in the Real Estate Industry

The real estate industry poses very unique challenges for maintaining long-term relationships with homeowners and potential real estate clients. However, there are changes affecting the industry that are creating new opportunities for overcoming these challenges

ASHI Reporter May 2016, Feature

Vinyl Siding: Facts and Foibles

Vinyl siding is America’s most popular siding material, accounting for more than one-third of installations across the country.

ASHI Reporter May 2016, Feature

Florida’s Stucco Disaster: What Every Home Inspector Should Know Part 1

Thousands of homeowners in central Florida are facing a stucco disaster.

ASHI Reporter May 2016, Feature

All Inspectors On Deck! May Is Deck Safety Month®

May kick-starts the summer season, with more people getting outdoors and using their decks. May is also Deck Safety Month® so make time to review your knowledge of deck safety to ensure that you’re providing a comprehensive inspection and the most critical information to your clients.

ASHI Reporter May 2016, ASHI Affiliate Spotlight

AIDA: Attention, Interest, Desire and Action, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the first three components of AIDA marketing: Attention, Interest and Desire. Now in Part 2, we examine the final component: Action.

ASHI Reporter May 2016, ASHI Affiliate Spotlight

You Tell Us

ASHI Reporter May 2016, ASHI Council of Representatives

Around the CoRner

How many times have we all heard the statement “Well, it’s always been that way” after we report a defect?

ASHI Reporter May 2016, Your ASHI

Your ASHI

ASHI Reporter May 2016, Postcards from the Field

New Postcards!

New Postcards from the Field!

ASHI Reporter May 2016, The ASHI School

Top Student Recognized at InspectionWorld® 2016

Jon LaRose, a home inspector based in the suburbs of Seattle, WA, recently achieved a perfect score of 100 on The ASHI School’s final examination. Jon’s road to this distinction came after hurdling two big obstacles: dealing with serious health issues and making a career change.

ASHI Reporter May 2016, On My Mind

Traveling...Around the Country and On the Pathway to ACI Status

Well, it’s now May, and I’ve traveled to attend several conferences on behalf of ASHI.