Seeing Is Believing

Dr. Jim Johnson began his home inspection journey with ASHI nearly 40 years ago. He was the first technical member in Arizona, and he is the only original ASHI verifier still active. In fact, he has been the lead verifier with ASHI for more than two decades. He knows a report can make or break an inspection.

“Write a report that gives me a strong visual of the home youʼre inspecting,” he says. “Years from now, a homeowner will forget your face and name, but they wonʼt forget your report.”

As an engineer, Johnson values visualization and what he can see. Thatʼs one reason he loves attending InspectionWorld every year. “I get a lot of inspectors Iʼve talked with over the phone or emailed back and forth with,” he says. “At IW, I get to see them up close and personal and make sure theyʼre taken care of. We make eye contact, shake hands, chat, and laugh a bit. For me, thatʼs the biggest thing.”

Johnson also enjoys sitting in on presentations and being introduced to the latest technology used in home inspections. He believes education and training shouldnʼt just occur at the beginning of oneʼs career—they should be an active and central part of every inspectorʼs continuous growth.

What advice does Johnson have for inspectors looking to become ASHI-certified? “Donʼt get discouraged,” he says. “I have candidates who go through the certification process three, four, or even five times before passing. If you donʼt pass right away, take a step back, regroup, and then continue on with the adventure. And remember—Iʼm always available to help.”

Want to meet Jim Johnson? Join us in Las Vegas for InspectionWorld 2023. Visit InspectionWorld.com to register!