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Adding Pictures to your Home Inspection Report

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

Clients love having pictures in their home inspection reports because it makes it easy for them to see the issues that were found, even days after the inspection. The picture gives them a visual of ...

Mobile App Stores

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

Since Apple introduced the App Store with the iPhone in 2008, apps have been a major part of the smartphone experience. They allow the user to turn their smartphone into a multi-functional device that can ...

Home Inspection Software: Technical Support

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

Anyone who has ever had to deal with a company’s technical support team knows that good technical support is invaluable. This holds true for home inspection software companies. Before a home inspector purchases a program ...

Different Ways Home Inspectors Use Home Inspection Software

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

The emergence of home inspection software gives home inspectors the ability to save time and present a professional, electronic report to their customers. The days of handing a client a report with scribbled, hand-written notes ...

5 Common Questions Home Inspectors have for Technical Support

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

Even people who are very knowledgeable about computers have questions for technical support at one time or another. Home inspectors are no exception. Below are five types of questions that even the most computer savvy ...

Home Inspectors Using Devices with Built-In Cameras

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

Many of today's newest portable devices (phones/tablets) are equipped with a built-in camera. This makes it very easy to take pictures on the fly wherever you may be at. For home inspectors, it offers the ...

Home Inspection Software for the Latest Devices

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

It is an exciting time in the home inspection industry with technology now playing such an important role. Home inspection software is utilizing the very latest in technology and home inspectors are reaping the benefits. ...

Questions During a Home Inspection

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

A home inspection is a fact-finding mission. A home inspector’s job is to report the condition of the home to the client based on a visual assessment of the major components of the home. It ...

Why a Realtor Should Recommend a Good Home Inspector

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

There are several reasons why a Realtor should recommend a good home inspector to their client, but the main reasons are because it is good for their clients and good for business. Realtors who do ...

5 Common Home Inspection Myths

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

The home inspection industry, like every other industry, has its fair share of myths that people inaccurately believe. This article will discuss some of those myths and the truth behind them. Myth 1: There is ...

Social Media for Home Inspectors

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

Home inspectors will find that many social media outlets can be utilized for business purposes. Three of the most effective sites for business use include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These are great places to engage ...

Challenges of Inspecting an Older Home

By B. Allen · 12 years ago

Home inspections for older homes pose challenges that home inspectors do not face with newer homes. Although new homes come with their share of problems, older ones are definitely more likely to be riddled with ...

How to Choose a Home Inspector

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

There are thousands of home inspectors out there, so how does a person go about choosing just one? Referrals, associations and information directly from the home inspector can be used to make the right choice. ...

5 Common Home Inspection Problems

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

Home inspectors come across a wide variety of issues during their home inspections, but there are certain issues that appear more frequently than others. Below are five of the most common issues found by home ...

The Importance of Branding for a Home Inspector

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

Branding is a process that can help a home inspector’s services stand apart from the competition. Branding is traditionally thought of as the company name, logo and slogan. These are important to a home inspection ...

5 Ways a Home Inspector can Continue their Education

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

It is important for a home inspector to continue their education so that they can become the best inspector possible. Below are five ways home inspectors can continue their education to improve themselves and their ...

5 Questions to Ask Yourself before Purchasing Home Inspection Software

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

Purchasing home inspection software is one of the most important decisions a home inspector will make. Whether it is a new inspector who is just getting started or a veteran one who has been inspecting ...

Different Options for Delivering a Home Inspection Report

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

There are many ways to create and deliver a home inspection report and home inspectors must find what works best for them and their clients. This article will discuss some of the options home inspectors ...

3 Tips to Help Home Inspectors Grow their Business

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

The home inspection business is very competitive and it is crucial for inspectors to stay ahead of their competition to grow their business. Here are three tips to help home inspectors grow their business. Get ...

Why Home Inspection Software is Better than Paper

By B. Allen · 13 years ago

Technology is growing at a rapid pace and is being used in many different fields to make life and work easier. Home inspections are no different. One of the main areas where technology is making ...