Legal Structure / Marketing | Inspection Process | Inspection Process Part 2 | Report Writing | Licensing |
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Before the inspection begins
When should the pre inspection agreement be signed by the client?
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3-4 hours
How long a typical home inspection takes
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Once the report is delivered
When is a home inspector's job completed?
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45-90 minutes
How long it takes to write a typical inspection report
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Square Footage, Number of Rooms, List Price
What are 3 factors in determining the cost of home inspection?
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3-7%
What amount of your gross fees should be spent on marketing?
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ASHI
What is the most recognized home inspection association?
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Restricted View
What is the terminology used if areas are blocked by stored items?
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Summary Pages
What part of the report should be listed at the end & never at the beginning?
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$1-2 Million
What is the amount of insurance coverage a general liability policy provides?
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business cards, brochures, email and a decent website
What are the 4 essential things needed to market your business?
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24 hours
Amount of time to get written report to client
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Top-down, outside-in
What is the inspection order as taught by this course?
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provides a recommended course of action to the client
What purpose does the "direction" portion of the defect comments provide?
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General Liability / Errors & Omissions
What insurance policies are required by the state of TN to be a licensed home inspector?
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A couple times a year or quarterly
How often should you send a mailing to past clients?
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Standards of Practice
What are the set of guidelines that allows the client to know what to expect?
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Gas Leak Detector
What tool is not required by the Standards of Practice?
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report that it was not inspected, along with the reason why
What should you do if an item is NOT inspected?
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32 hours CE every 2 years
What is the continued education requirement in TN to renew your license as a home inspector?
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Sole Proprietor
What business type has no separation of liability?
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Attached such that removal requires tools
What is the ASHI definition of "installed"?
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4 or fewer dwelling units
Amount of building units applicable to ASHI Standards of Practice?
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description, definition, and direction
What are the 3 D's of report writing?
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Your client ONLY
What parties can you send the inspection report to?
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