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As a home inspector, you can't help but to take note of current real estate trends. House flipping is emerging as one of these trends. Much of the time, house flippers are savvy enough to understand that they need a home inspection before buying, but others may still...

Liability insurance for certified home inspectors is a given. Errors and Omissions, also called E&O, has a little more wiggle room. Some states don’t require it, but don’t be fooled. Every inspector needs it. With the wrong protection or no policy at all, your...

You can get an education and go to work as a certified home inspector, but building a dynamic business takes savvy. Your unique value proposition is what makes your business different and better. Many entrepreneurs need a little help defining it, and it might not be...

The home inspection industry is built on sole proprietors, but that's not the dream for every certified home inspector. If you want to build a larger company with several employees, you need a different trajectory. You need to do what other home inspectors in your...

Home buyers might think they know what they're getting into with a short sale. But property that's headed into foreclosure may have numerous problems. It’s a bargain. Maybe it’s even a steal. But foreclosures often have several strikes against them. As a certified...

Few and far between are home inspections that turn up nothing but perfection. Most homes have defects, many of which need repairs or replacements. But who checks out the work after it's done? That’s where a certified home inspector can step in once again. A second...