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Home Inspectors Dusty Jameson, Charles Buell and Gary Smith talk about local market conditions, pre-inspections and general home inspection news.

Mentioned in the Show:

Working RE - Home Inspector - Summer 2018 Edition

http://www.workingre.com/home-inspector-magazine-news/

Are you breathing dead rat? Gross huh.

I don't think we need too much more information that would discourage a homeowner to not want to enter the attic - or consider thinking about going up to the attic space. It's unsafe, dirty and often poorly lite. The stairways are often broken and the heat in an attic is unbearable in the south.

So...home sellers beware - don't be too surprised to find a laundry list of issues that need repair. Inspectors typically find poor maintenance - especially if the heating/cooling equipment and water heating equipment are stored in the attic.

There is hope - follow some of our tips and/or email your maintenance questions to [email protected].

Find these helpful hings from today's show:

Joist-Mate

http://www.dependonpremier.com/files/sales_sheets/JOIST-MATE_Attic_Safety_Platform.pdf

Slip Resistant Tape

https://amzn.to/2IBGk4U

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-144/

OSHA: Confined Space Publication

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3914.pdf

OSHA: Confined Space in Construction

https://www.osha.gov/confinedspaces/index.html

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In this month's episode, the Code Council interviewed Dr. Janet Stout, a world-renowned expert on Legionella and Legionnaire’s disease.

Dr. Stout, president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory in Pittsburgh and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh, talks about the dangers of Legionella, where it’s most prevalent and how those at risk can protect themselves.

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Would you like fries with that?

Years ago McDonalds figured out the best time to market to a potential client is during a purchase.

What's a Ancillary Inspection Service? Are you confusing the client with extra add on services or missing a potential profit center that should be curated?

Join Charles Buell, Christopher Murphy and me for another edition of Sunday OPEN MIC.

We mentioned Alan Carson's article on the ASHI Reporter: http://www.ashireporter.org/HomeInspection/Articles/Offering-Ancillary-Services/15063

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Whether you are planning a 2 man team or growing a large multi-inspector group listen to our pros share inside tips and helpful advice.

Reuben's Blog: https://structuretech1.com/blog/

Catch Chris Murphy: https://www.houstontexashomeinspection.com/

Keep up with Charles Buell: http://www.buellinspections.com/

Reuben's Presentation at inspection world (as mentioned in the show) can be found online at ASHI Inspection World Presentations: http://softconference.com/ASHI/

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3 in 5 Americans (59%) would try a new brand or company for a better service experience. - American Express

Any business with customers is in the "people" business. Losing even a single customer can be very costly. It’s critical for companies to turn a complaint into a positive for the customer and for the company moving forward.

We're talking about how to create a strategy for preventing or at least lowering client complaints and growing a reputable inspection business.

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Episode 3

In this month’s episode we welcome two guests from the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Eric Letvin, FEMA’s Deputy Assistant Administrator of Mitigation and John Ingargiola, Lead Physical Scientist of FEMA’s Building Science Branch join us to discuss pre-disaster mitigation, a prevalent topic after the series of tragic natural disasters in 2017.

Related article: IBHS selects Roy Wright as new CEO and President

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180405005901/en/IBHS-Selects-Incoming-CEO-President

Additional resources:

Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)

https://www.emacweb.org/

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

https://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-program

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program

https://www.fema.gov/pre-disaster-mitigation-grant-program

Flood Mitigation Assistance Program

https://www.fema.gov/flood-mitigation-assistance-grant-program

National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program

https://www.fema.gov/national-earthquake-hazards-reduction-program

Hi I’m Gary Smith and we’re “In The House” bringing you fresh perspectives on the latest inspection news and events.

Today I’m here with Reuben Saltzman, Dusty Jameson and Charles Buell.

Reuben operates a multi-inspector company in Minnesota. Dusty works with a multi-inspector firm in the Knoxville TN area and Charles is in Washington State in the Seattle area and I’m in Central MS and we operate single inspector companies.

Today we’re here to talk about using “Common Sense” when operating your inspection business.

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We don’t recall completing too many inspection reports without have something that needs to be added to a repair summary. The home inspection repair costs are typically negotiated.

We’re excited to have Repair Pricer with us today talking about their cost estimating service. We're speaking with Ty Teague and Rob Tye. Reach them here:

w:Repairpricer.com

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