Dan Huber is the co-foudan-hubernder and CEO of Inspection Support Network (ISN), a global leader in connecting, streamlining, and automating any aspects of operating an inspection company. Not only does he have more than 25 years of training inspectors and real estate agents, but he was also a top producing real estate agents, earning him a membership in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
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New Home Inspectors App for Inspectors and Owners Makes Life Easier! Having a consistent flow of clients as a home inspector is difficult. The inspector may have great credentials, be properly certified, and have good E & O insurance, but getting people to call you can be the biggest barrier as a home inspector. Advertising…
Read More The Ultimate Home Inspector Safety Checklist
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…
Read More Avoiding Summer Home Inspection Dangers
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…
Read More The Differences Between General Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance for Home Inspectors
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, it is the home inspector that will be held accountable for the fallout from not identifying and reporting the…
Read More Why Home Inspections are Important for Home Buyers
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…
Read More Items Every Home Inspector Must Have
Home inspectors face a broad and varied number of needs in terms of performing a thorough home inspection. It is true that currently, there are no industry-wide mandated items that they must have to perform their job safely and thoroughly from a physical and legal standpoint. The existing truth that trumps that reality is that…
Read More Chinese Drywall Issues in Home in Southern States
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…
Read More Beware of Pests During Every Home Inspection
The presence of wildlife in a home’s basement, attic, or elsewhere is something that all inspection personnel should be prepared for. In order to perform the best inspection possible, inspectors should know what signs to look for in the case of all varieties of common and not-so-common animals that can invade a home. Watch Out…
Read More Tips to Avoid Home Inspection Electrocution
If you are worried that you are not properly covered, contact EliteMGA to discuss our errors and omission insurance. We offer comprehensive coverage at great rates to protect you and your business. This article has been updated for 2020 and all information is current. Electrical problems are the largest cause of home fires, and home…
Read More E&O Insurance for Home Inspectors Explained: What is Retroactive Insurance
All professionals are open to insurance claims especially home inspectors looking for E&O insurance, and ensuring that their business is properly protected against claims is an essential task for business owners. Because some claims may not be reported until months or sometimes years after the event that triggered them it can be necessary for businesses…
Read More Basic Risk Management for Home Inspectors
We’ve all seen a movie with a character obsessed with cost cutting or maximizing productivity. Some of us have even been lucky enough to watch this character work his micromanaging magic firsthand in our own workplaces. Risk management is another area where a lot of people turn a blind eye, assuming it’s only the domain…
Read More Does Your Company Need for Errors and Omissions Insurance?
If your business provides consultations, services, or sales, Errors and Omissions Insurance shields you from claims by clients against services rendered or professional guidance. Clients have the ability to file claims if an error or omission results from your services or failure to provide them. There are multiple types of insurance coverage for these issues,…
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