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Woman stands holding a door open, smiling and gesturing into a house, while a man smiles and steps inside.

How to Set Real Estate Agents’ Expectations as a Home Inspector

March 15, 2025
Person in mustard sweater using client communication skills to type effective communication with customers via email on laptop.

Client Communication Skills for Home Inspectors

August 1, 2024
Illustration of a person with short hair, a blue suit jacket, and a yellow tie, holding up a miniature house and analyzing it with a magnifying glass, like a landlord or tenant preparing for a rental property inspection from a home inspector.

House Inspections for Renters: Risk management tips for rental property inspections

July 15, 2024
Man in a courthouse testifying as a home inspector fact witness swears under oath.

Testifying as a home inspector fact witness? We share resources and advice.

January 15, 2024
Photo collage of several home inspection additional services an inspector may offer: on the left, a wall of mold-like substances; in the center, a magnifying glass hovering over the chemical element Radon; to the right, a zoomed-in image of termites; and on the bottom, a pool with a ladder.

Standalone Ancillary Inspection Services: Your Questions Answered

December 15, 2023
Rusted, old oil tank that has been removed from someone’s soil and placed next to trees.

Underground Oil Tanks: The Backyard Time Bomb Home Inspectors May Encounter

November 15, 2023
Overhead shot of a multilevel home in Florida with a pool, featuring the roof and shutters blown off as a result of Hurricane Ian. State variations of the fl wind mitigation inspection form are intended to prevent damages like these.

Wind Mitigation Inspections: Security in the Eye of the Storm

October 15, 2023
Man with grey hair and beard smiles at the camera while holding a clipboard in front of a home, presumably exhibiting the best course of action after a home inspection.

Before-you-go Practices for Home Inspectors: Do This to Prevent Claims

September 15, 2023
Real estate agent and home inspector or client observe a garage door during an inspection.

FAQs for Real Estate Agent and Home Inspector Teams Part 2: Liability Concerns

August 15, 2023
Two men, a realtor and home inspector, sitting across from each other at a long table. One man has a casual shirt with sleeves rolled up, the other has a more formal, button up shirt.

FAQs for Realtor and Home Inspector Teams Part 1: Relationships and Red Flags

August 1, 2023
Photo of state capitol building for an article on state requirements for home inspector

To Regulate, or Not to Regulate: State Requirements for Home Inspectors

April 15, 2023
Rooftops in suburban neighborhood against a cloudy, sunset or sunrise sky. Ideal conditions for a morning roof inspection.

Roof Inspection Safety and Risk: The FAQs

March 1, 2023