ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

The Word: Deficient Reporting

The Word's subject this month is deficient reporting. The Word finds this subject interesting because deficient reporting is a common reason why inspectors get into trouble. Deficient reporting is a problem that hurts not only individual inspectors, but also hurts the industry.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

Editor's Note: Fortitude

This was an interesting year for National Hockey League fans. As we were finishing up this issue of the magazine, the Los Angles Kings were capturing their first Stanley Cup — ice hockey’s equivalent to the Super Bowl or the World Series — after a 45-year drought. Hockey and home inspection

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

Let's Talk Three-Phase

Just when you thought you had this electrical gig kinda figured out, someone has to put a fly in the ointment and start talking about that three-phase stuff!

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

Opinion: IBHS Urges States to Adopt Requirement for Residential Fire Sprinklers

The International Code Council’s model residential building code includes fire sprinklers as mandatory safety features in new one- and two-family homes beginning in 2011.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

Don't Inspect for Pests – Sued Anyway

Even if your inspection specifically excludes wood-destroying insects/organisms (WDI/WDO), that does not stop an irate homeowner from suing you if a problem arises.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

FVIR ((Flammable Vapor Ignition-Resistant) Water Heaters

Natural gas and propane (LP) fired water heaters have caused fires in some homes where flammable liquids such as gasoline have been poorly handled near the water heater. Gas spills can be ignited by the water heater burner.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

A Proven Marketing Tip for Each Day of the Week

Use every day of the week to generate business.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

You're a Professional: Sound Like One on Twitter

Between friends, social media messages can be informal and fun, but if you’re using Twitter to win the confidence of would-be clients, here are some tips for creating a professional image while participating in interactive dialogue.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Feature

Update on ASHI Certification

More tips on how to incorporate the ACI designation and ASHI brand into your personal marketing.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, ASHI in the Media

ASHI's Promo Off to a Fast Start

ASHI's paid-placement article, ASHI members in the news and recent discussions on LinkedIn.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, New Certified Inspectors

Congratulations

ASHI Reporter July 2012, New Certified Inspectors

Welcome

ASHI Reporter July 2012, New Certified Inspectors

Chapters: Borrow, buy or rent Gold Standard banners

Perfect for real estate and consumer shows or for any opportunity to promote ASHI, these new banners now are available to chapters for only the shipping costs.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, New on ASHI.org

Earn Cash: Help ASHI Grow

“Grow ASHI” continues. Who knows best how to sell ASHI membership? You.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Postcards from the Field

The duct tape solution

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Report from the President

How You Can Make More Money by Building Chapter & National ASHI Membership

Please enter up to When we founded ASHI in 1976, it wasn’t just to create a new profession of the highest ethical standard and best standards of practice. We also sought to build public recognition of the need for home inspections and to create a chapter and national network of membership that would be the backbone for the home inspection industry.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, Reviews + Resources

Hurricane Safety: SBA offers webinars

Hurricane season began June 1. Last year's hurricane season was busy and costly, with damages from Hurricane Irene alone totaling $18.7 billion, according to the National Hurricane Center.

ASHI Reporter July 2012, View from the Hill

HUD Reports Counseling Program Successes: ASHI to Assist