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Historic Home Inspection Checklist for Home Inspectors

Identifying a historical home can vary greatly and often is subjective. “Historic” homes are synonymous with older homes. Homes that carry such distinction normally have some rooted significance within the community. Some of these particular homes may also include the designation as a landmark. A home may receive a landmark status by a local, state,…
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A Review of Home Inspector Software

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What is Home Inspection Software? Home inspection software gives home inspection businesses and individuals reports using a modern web or app-based experience. Opposed to lengthy qualitative reports, home inspection software offers an easy-to-use format that can display images and videos with concise descriptive information stored for when the client needs it during their home ownership…
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Home Inspection Pictures

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Claims against home inspectors can and do happen. Therefore it is important to protect yourself with proper home inspection pictures. Taking photos is the most direct way of capturing evidence in response to a claim made against your home inspection work. Additionally, you can use these photos in your inspection report as references to point…
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Home Inspections Still Matter: How to Convince Buyers

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Home inspections used to be a given. Buyers and sellers alike considered it a prerequisite to home sale negotiations. COVID-19 changed the rules, and now some buyers are waiving home inspections to make their offers more attractive to sellers as the demand for homes soars. Here are some tips from EliteMGA – a leading provider…
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Commercial Building Inspection Vs Home Inspection – Benefits for Inspectors

Since many home inspectors do not perform commercial building inspections, adding commercial inspections to your repertoire is a great way to expand your business. But before you get started, you should understand that there are major differences between home and commercial building inspections. Commercial Building Inspections vs. Home Inspections Overview Commercial building inspections are considered…
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How to Grow Your Home Inspector Business

Congrats! You just became your own boss and started down a highly profitable path. But now what? Becoming a professional home inspector sets you on the path for a lucrative career. Once you’ve set up shop and insured against claims that could potentially take a devastating financial toll, it’s time to get proactive about building…
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Things You Need to Know about Vacant Property Inspections?

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For the most part, properties found on the market are sold by owners who are upgrading, downgrading or moving to another area. These buildings have typically served as a primary residence and sellers took care of them accordingly. Every once in a while, vacant structures can also sneak into the market, whether from a deceased…
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Employment Contracts for Home Inspectors and Independent Contractors

Creating a comprehensive home inspector contract that includes all the necessary information to make sure you are protected can be challenging.  Home inspectors are always open to lawsuits despite having an extensive contract.  Home inspector insurance can protect you in the unfortunate occurrence that you get sued. EliteMGA offers great home inspector insurance coverage at…
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