American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.Water is the archnemesis of homes and home inspectors. Able to spread pervasively and rapidly, water can quickly cause a lot of damage to virtually every inch of a property. So, whether your client has a leaky pipe or a flooded crawl space, it’s in both of your best interests to identify water damage during your inspection.
ASHI and its large network of professional, certified home inspectors are committed to maintaining high standards across the profession—and the organization is also committed to supporting its members in their home inspection careers. As part of that commitment, the ASHI Affiliate Member program is a way that home inspectors can access the products and services they need to enhance their businesses.
Concealed defects in homes are often found in crawl spaces, basements, attics, and behind the siding. By concealed, let’s say they are hard to find. Moisture is the main culprit. Here are some tips for finding those problem areas.
You’ll usually find Bryck Guibor in a cowboy hat. It’s become sort of a staple, he said—so much so he joked that some folks don’t recognize him without it. But Guibor needs that hat to protect him from the Arizona sun when he’s out in the field on a long day.
Homes have many areas that can be problematic—crawl spaces, chimneys, decks, et cetera. Tiled showers can be problematic, too. I estimate approximately 75% of the tiled showers I’ve inspected have some issues, and, for most, they’re related to moisture.
Finding the perfect home to buy isn’t easy when you don’t know where to look. If you are in the market to purchase a home, things will go much smoother when you have a pleasant online search experience.
As a real estate agent, it is crucial to meet your clients’ needs. There are specific things that all homebuyers expect from their agent. They include trust, communication, knowledge, professionalism, commitment to customer service, and accuracy in representation.
The best real estate agents recognize that being available with constant communication is a significant part of their job. Nobody wants poor customer service, such as late or unanswered messages.
Your home inspector will undoubtedly encounter defects when buying a preexisting home throughout the property evaluation. These defects are thoroughly detailed in a home inspection report. This process can be overwhelming for the layperson, especially if they are a first-time buyer.
Do you dream of powering your home with sunlight? Solar panels have come a long way from the models constructed in the early 1970s. Today’s panels are more efficient and cost-effective. They can reduce your home’s reliance on fossil fuels while lowering monthly energy bill.
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