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Being a home inspector can mean working for a home inspection company or being your own boss. Flexible hours, autonomy, and good pay are all part of the package. But to reap those benefits, you need to have the right skills and qualifications to do the job well. This article will explain more about how…

Key Elements of a Pre-Inspection Agreement For Home Inspectors

December 1, 2022

Home inspectors are professionally trained to identify issues and risks with a home and may suggest recommendations based on the inspection. A pre-inspection agreement allows you to set the exact terms of your inspection and helps insulate you. EliteMGA requires that you always have a signed pre-inspection agreement before you begin an inspection. What is…

The Ultimate Home Inspector Checklist & Safety Tools

November 15, 2022

Home inspectors are expected to put themselves into all kinds of dangerous situations when inspecting a home, many of which are unpredictable. Between crawl spaces, attics, rooftops, and the possibility of run-ins with dangerous critters, the home inspecting job by nature is a relatively risky one. However, all too often safety during home inspections is…

Home Inspection Pictures

September 27, 2022

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…

Which Home Inspection Certification is Best

January 7, 2022

A certified home inspector is a vital part of the home purchasing process for both the buyer and the seller. They ensure a fair sale by highlighting potential defects in a home which helps alleviate unplanned complications down the road. When exploring your options for the best home inspection certification program, it’s important to weigh…

Home Inspections Still Matter: How to Convince Buyers

October 4, 2021

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…

Commercial Building Inspection Vs Home Inspection – Benefits for Inspectors

May 27, 2021

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…

How to Grow Your Home Inspector Business

April 7, 2020

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…

Things You Need to Know about Vacant Property Inspections?

April 20, 2019

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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…

Understanding Insurance Limits for Errors and Omissions

March 20, 2019

Insurance is a safety net that can relieve some of the stress of everyday life. Although no one wants to imagine or anticipate an emergency occurring, the reality is that you never know when you will find yourself in a tough situation. As a property inspector, there are often unknown factors you have to contend…

Employment Contracts for Home Inspectors and Independent Contractors

November 27, 2018

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…

Inspecting a Home Again: What Home Inspectors Should Know

November 7, 2018

What should a home inspector do in a situation where they come to a house and realize they’ve inspected it before and are being asked to inspect it again for a different client? If you find yourself in this situation, EliteMGA can help protect you. EliteMGA offers home inspector insurance including errors and omissions insurance…

Why Do You Need UAS Insurance for your Inspector Tools?

June 16, 2017

Drone usage is not just a trend in the insurance and telecommunications industries. In August 2016, the FAA approved the usage of drones for commercial use. Often, the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are used in areas that are difficult or dangerous for people to inspect, such as condemned buildings, new construction, damaged roofs and collapsed…

Avoiding Summer Home Inspection Dangers

August 10, 2015

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While winter can pose some specific dangers to a home inspector, summer is the time of year with the most hidden dangers that can pose a risk to safety and wellbeing if they are not prepared. Here are some of the biggest summer home inspection dangers and ways to avoid them. The Heat One of…

General Liability vs. E&O Insurance for Home Inspectors

August 6, 2015

Even seasoned home inspectors can be unaware of the nearly infinite number of hidden dangers in a home that can wreak both financial and physical damage to homeowners and occupants. Regardless of how thorough their inspection is, it is the home inspector that will be held accountable for the fallout from not identifying and reporting…

Why Home Inspections are Important for Home Buyers

June 30, 2015

As a home inspector, you fully understand the importance of your services to a home owner that is looking to buy or sell their home. One of the key roles of a skilled and certified home inspector is to be capable of conveying that importance to home buyers in terms that they can understand. While…

Chinese Drywall Issues in Home in Southern States

July 2, 2014

At this point, virtually every home inspector has heard of the contaminated Chinese drywall that is causing havoc in homes built during the housing boom between 2004 and 2007. What many may not realize is that this is still an ongoing problem in thousands of homes in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. For home inspectors…

Beware of Pests During Every Home Inspection

June 16, 2014