B Allen

Home Inspection Software: Technical Support

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 to use as their reporting software... Read >

Different Ways Home Inspectors Use Home Inspection Software

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 are over. Read below to see... Read >

Home Inspectors Using Devices with Built-In Cameras

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 potential to be able to use a single device for co... Read >

Home Inspection Software for the Latest Devices

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. Below is a list of some of the key... Read >

Questions During a Home Inspection

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 is very beneficial for a client to attend the home inspection in ... Read >

How to Become a Home Inspector

The path to becoming a home inspector begins with education. After completing an education program, you also need to take advantage of the resources that home inspection associations provide. In the meantime, you will also want to consider all of the busi... Read >

Why a Realtor Should Recommend a Good Home Inspector

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 not recommend an inspection may be held liable for undiscl... Read >

5 Common Home Inspection Myths

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 no real difference among home inspectors The... Read >

Social Media for Home Inspectors

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 and connect with current and futur... Read >

How to Choose a Home Inspector

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. Below is an elaboration of how each of those ... Read >

5 Common Home Inspection Problems

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 inspectors. 1. Drainage Issues This may be t... Read >

The Importance of Branding for a Home Inspector

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 business, however, the branding of the in... Read >

5 Ways a Home Inspector can Continue their Education

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 companies. Attend Conferences and Semi... Read >

5 Questions to Ask Yourself before Purchasing Home Inspection Software

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 homes for 20 years, inspection software is going to p... Read >

5 Ways to Improve your Home Inspection Report

It’s very important for every home inspector to have a professional looking inspection report. Your report is the only view of you and your company that many potential clients and agents will see. Without ever meeting them, you have the opportunity to mak... Read >