Alyssa Guerra
Through articles, newsletters, and social media posts, 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, podcast listener, and someone who also enjoys exploring Utah with her husband and corgi.
Summer’s here, and you’re probably wishing you were “knee deep in the water somewhere.” Maybe you’d rather be “sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away.” Maybe you’re kicking back with an iced tea or lemonade at your beach home and “wastin’ away again in Margaritaville.” Or perhaps you’re dreaming about…
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It’s your first crawlspace of the day. You consider the host of potential dangers and crawlspace safety concerns that await you, and your heart races. Suited up and armed with your flashlight, you face the entrance, ready to explore the dark, inner recesses of another property. Crawlspace Safety for Home Inspectors Inspecting homes is a…
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People involved in the real estate industry know 2021 was a year to remember. Between stimulus checks, low mortgage rates, and the sharpest supply drop seen in decades, houses across the United States sold for record highs, writes online business publisher Kiplinger. According to Kiplinger’s article and data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR),…
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You wouldn’t bring a fishing pole to a basketball game. You wouldn’t wear a raincoat to a forest fire. Nor would you use wedding invitations to collect RSVPs for a business meeting. So why would you use your standard pre-inspection agreement for a standalone ancillary service, like a mold or radon inspection? Not all pre-inspection…
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Be honest: How many of us had the same childhood fantasy of pulling a lever and finding hidden passageways in houses? Imagine: You pull a book from a seemingly unexceptional bookshelf. Or maybe you trip a wire while walking through your childhood home. Alternatively, you move a picture frame off the wall, exposing a Big…
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In 2023, a home inspector was hired to perform a luxury, big home inspection at a nearly 8,000-square-foot property. The home sold for more than $10 million. A year later, the client sued their inspector for breach of contract, negligence, and violating the Unfair Trade Practices Act. They cited 17 errors and omissions, all either…
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One inspector was evaluating an HVAC unit and determined it was relatively new, about three to four years old. But the air handler coils were dirty. The inspector recommended cleaning and maintenance to extend the unit’s functional life, estimating about $450 in home inspection repair costs. Eight months later, after the client had purchased the…
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If you don’t know the differences between arbitration and mediation, they could catch you off guard. That’s what happened to one home inspector, whose client wanted to rescind their purchase a year and a half after buying the property. Their complaint? The air conditioning unit was too noisy. Sound ridiculous? The buyer’s counsel would agree.…
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Home inspector continuing education goes far beyond licensing. A home inspector’s education can impact how you do your job, how clients and agents perceive you, and sometimes your insurance coverage. We asked your peers why the learning curve matters and where new inspectors can seek opportunities. Why is home inspector continuing education important? A home…
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The following story of clogged sewer drains after the home inspection is a real claim from our archives. To protect the insured’s identity, all identifiable characteristics—including names, associations, and locations—have been omitted or removed. How many times have you returned home from the grocery store, only to realize you left a crucial item back at…
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Money is on the minds of people considering a new home inspection career. Whether they’re inspecting for someone else or going solo, new inspectors worry how their new adventure will affect their families’ livelihoods. Wondering what to expect, they often ask: If questions about home inspectors’ income are holding you back, we’re here to help.…
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When navigating how to get work as a home inspector, sometimes the simplest methods generate the best home inspection leads. In 2023, Philip Dancer of Dancer & Company Inspections of the D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area was shopping with his family when he received a surprising email. It was from a stranger and was so…
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