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

2 weeks ago
Stephanie Jaynes

Imagine this: You pull up to your inspection, and the real estate agent is late letting you in. When they…

Managing Risk During Luxury and Big Home Inspections: <span class="updated_title">Does Higher Square Footage Mean Higher Risk?</span>

4 weeks ago

In 2023, a home inspector was hired to perform a luxury, big home inspection at a nearly 8,000-square-foot property. The…

Telegraphing Roof Concerns With Closed-Cell Foam Insulation:<span class="updated_title"> What to Know for Your Next Attic Ventilation Inspection</span>

4 weeks ago

Welcome to the Inspection Insider. Here, seasoned home inspectors share their technical expertise and experience to help you improve your…

Home Inspection Repairs: What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do

1 month ago

One inspector was evaluating an HVAC unit and determined it was relatively new, about three to four years old. But…

Electrical-Upgrades-Turned-Claims:<span class="updated_title"> How Increased Electrical Consumption Affects Home Inspectors</span>

2 months ago

Welcome to the Inspection Insider. Here, seasoned home inspectors share their technical expertise and experience to help you improve your…

5 Ways to Manage Risk With Tiny Home Inspections

2 months ago

“Welcome to your very own cabin in the woods! Escape the hustle and bustle and surround yourself with the peace…

$100,000 to $0: <span class="updated_title">A Home Inspector E&O Insurance Claim</span>

2 months ago

The following is a real home inspector E&O insurance claim from our archives. To protect the insured’s identity, all identifiable…

Pinpoint Signs of Water Intrusion Like a Pro

3 months ago

In 2025, we’re thrilled to introduce a new column on our blog: Inspection Insider. Here, seasoned home inspectors share their…

What are the differences between arbitration and mediation?

3 months ago

If you don’t know the differences between arbitration and mediation, they could catch you off guard. That’s what happened to…

Home Inspector Mentoring: A Guide to Accelerating Growth

4 months ago

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” If you’re trying to grow your…

Bats in the Attic:<span class="updated_title"> A Cautionary Tale for Home Inspectors</span>

4 months ago

The following is a real errors and omissions (E&O) case study from our home inspection insurance archives. To protect the…

A Home Inspector’s Education and Home Inspector Training: <span class="updated_title">The Value of the Learning Curve</span>

5 months ago

Home inspector continuing education goes far beyond licensing. A home inspector’s education can impact how you do your job, how…

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