ASHI Reporter - December 2020 | American Society of Home Inspectors, ASHI

DECEMBER 2020

ASHI Reporter December 2020, Feature

The Challenge of Inspecting Historic Homes

Older homes present challenges to home inspectors. Whether or not the home is a designated “landmark,” you must balance your inspection considerations with the time period in which the home was built and contemporary, acceptable building practices. The goal of your inspection is to present the general quality of the home.

By: Inspect.com & A. Scott Truax, ACI US Inspect read full article

ASHI Reporter December 2020, Feature

Your Pre-Inspection Agreement: Housekeeping

As this series of Managing Risk articles wraps up, I hope that you have a better understanding of the importance of pre-inspection agreements and the provisions that make them stronger.

By: Stephanie Jaynes read full article

ASHI Reporter December 2020, Feature

For Sellers: How to Work with Your Inspector During a Pandemic

Selling your home can bring up anxieties. On top of that, finding out the results of a home inspection can be unnerving, as you may have to consider unexpected maintenance issues. And now, worries about the coronavirus bring up questions about whether even having a home inspection is safe right now.

By: Inspect.com Inc. read full article

Advertisment

ASHI Reporter December 2020, Feature

How to Get the Most from a Conference

There’s no substitute for attending a live, face-to-face professional conference. You’ll meet new people, learn new techniques, discover new tools and explore a new city.

By: Inspect.com Inc. read full article

ASHI Reporter December 2020, Feature

In Memoriam: Peter Sanderson

eter Sanderson, a long-time member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), passed away October 12, 2020.

By: ASHI Staff read full article