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5 Things to Better Explain to Your Home Inspection Clients

We’ve talked about communication before: how it mitigates risk, creates great reports, and resolves pre-claims. To do so, we’ve interviewed exceptional home inspectors and experienced claims adjusters. Now we turn to your main home inspection clients: home buyers. We asked recent home buyers which aspects of inspections are the most difficult to understand so that your business can offer them better explanations and, subsequently, better customer service.

Find an infographic of the five things your typical home inspection clients doesn’t understand below.

Stephanie Jaynes

Marketing Director Stephanie Jaynes simplifies complex insurance and legal concepts to help home inspectors protect their livelihood and avoid unnecessary risk. Her articles have appeared in publications like the ASHI Reporter, CREIA Inspector Magazine, and the InspectorPro Blog. She’s been a guest on NACHI TV, Spectora Spotlight, The ASHI Online Learning Center, The Successful Home Inspector Podcast, Today’s Home Inspector, and the Home Inspection Authority Podcast. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts from Mills College with a major in creative writing and a minor in journalism. She has also earned her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation from The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys trying new recipes and taking walks with her husband and sons.

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