Alyssa Guerra
Through articles and newsletters, Marketing Content Editor Alyssa Guerra provides risk management education to home inspectors nationwide. A Gonzaga University alumna with a Bachelor of Arts in English and minors in Spanish and journalism, Alyssa's passion for communication enables her to write engaging and clear content across mediums. A former "Harry Potter" fan club president, she is a fervent reader and podcast listener who enjoys exploring Utah with her husband and corgi.
Quick Summary: InspectorPro shares three examples of real home inspector copyright infringement claims. Learn about copyright infringement insurance for home inspectors and get answers to common questions about using copyrighted photos on a business website, like “What is copyright infringement?” and “How can I use stock photos on my inspection website safely?” The following article…
Quick Summary: A home inspector faced a $15,000 claim after buyers accused him of missing a water-damaged furnace, an exposed live wire, and a carbon monoxide threat. Luckily, his thorough home inspection photo evidence proved all the alleged errors arose only after the inspection, largely due to the buyers ignoring his advice. Denying the inspector’s…
Quick Summary: Years after a franchisee inspected their historic home, homeowners filed a claim against the home inspection franchise for allegations like water intrusion, pest damage, and broken windows. This home inspection claim case study highlights how your inspection agreement, awareness of additional insured vs franchisor endorsements, and proactive franchisee insurance can protect against expensive…
Quick Summary: Certificate of insurance compliance can be overwhelming for home inspectors, especially when builders request forms and coverage that were never intended for your industry. This guide breaks down common insurance certificate requests, explains which ones actually apply to inspectors, and shows how InspectorPro can help navigate requirements with confidence. You’re days away from…
Quick Summary: An inspector failed to visually inspect a pool heater, missing rusted parts and leading to a flooded backyard. This nearly $34,000 pool and spa inspection claim settled in arbitration for $1,650, showing the importance of documentation and adequate pool inspection coverage. The following is a real home inspection claim from our archives. To…
Quick Summary: As a home inspector, you may encounter evidence of rodent infestations or damage in crawlspaces and attics. Though outside your scope, reporting evidence helps protect your clients from health, safety, and financial risks. InspectorPro shares eight tips for protecting your inspection business while reporting potential rodent infestation. Mice, rats, chipmunks, squirrels, and (an…
Quick Summary: This case study shows how contract mistakes can follow home inspectors for years after the inspection is completed. It analyzes five common mistakes in home inspection contracts and how to prevent them with InspectorPro’s state-specific inspection agreement. The following is a real home inspection claim from our archives. To protect the insured’s identity,…
Quick Summary: Two years after his client accused him of missing latent termite damage in a deteriorating older home, one inspector received a $70,000 claim. InspectorPro’s case study highlights the importance of having clear inspection scopes, proper insurance endorsements, timely claims reporting, and a strong pre-inspection agreement, especially when offering ancillary services like wood-destroying organism…
Quick Summary: This article addresses home much money home inspectors make and factors that influence a home inspector’s average income. Average pay for home inspectors varies depending on market conditions, seasonality, business models, experience, and steps taken in the first 90 days or year in business. Get tips for boosting your home inspection earnings and…
Quick Summary: This case study reveals how an overlooked foundation crack escalated into an expensive insurance claim against a home inspector. InspectorPro explains why the $310,000 demand was filed, how the claim was resolved, and what inspectors can do to limit their liability in similar situations. The following is a real home inspection claim from…
The following is a real first-year home inspector’s claim from our archives. To protect the insured’s identity, all identifiable characteristics from this home inspector’s E&O claim—including names, associations, and locations—have been altered or removed. Just a few months into his inspection career, a new home inspector received his first complaint. The client called him back…
It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see that change is in the air for the home inspection industry. The forces that shape the trade, from real estate market trends and consumer expectations to inspection technology, are in constant flux. As these dynamics evolve, they can fundamentally alter how inspectors operate their businesses and connect…