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Laguna Hills, Calif. - Nov. 14, 2007 - The International Association of Certified Inspectors (InterNACHI) has partnered with Allied Home Inspection School to create a library of home inspection career resource articles on its website www.nachi.org.
The Allied Home Inspection Library contains articles on skills, home inspection training and industry developments that affect both veteran certified home inspectors as well as individuals considering home inspection as a career.
"We're honored to team up with such a respected home inspection association like InterNACHI," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Home Inspection School. "Real estate inspection is a dynamic and important industry and we're pleased we can contribute resources to help those in and around the industry."
InterNACHI Founder and Director of Public Relations, Nick Gromicko, echoed Achenbach's comments: "At InterNACHI our focus is on improving the professionalism and expertise of home inspectors. Allied Home Inspection offers quality home inspection training that demonstrates their commitment to the industry. We believe the Library will be an excellent resource for inspectors."
The Library is scheduled to be updated weekly and become an important resource for both InterNACHI members and non-members alike. Two examples of the initial offerings in the Library include: Home Inspectors and E&O Insurance and What Homebuyers Should Expect from a Home Inspector.
In addition to the Allied Home Inspection Library, InterNACHI and Allied have been working together for some time to help new home inspectors get a foothold in the industry. InterNACHI offers graduates of Allied Home Inspection School a one-year complimentary membership to InterNACHI, which entitles them to a host of benefits including discounts on Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance and access to group health coverage, to name just two.
The Allied Home Inspection Library on InterNACHI's site can be found at www.nachi.org/alliedlibrary.htm. For more information on Allied Home Inspection School, visit us online or call (888) 925-2108 to speak with an admissions representative.
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Laguna Hills, Calif. - Sept. 14, 2007 - Periodic adjustments in the real estate market, not only provide new opportunities for home buyers, but also for people interested in a home inspection career. Licensed home inspectors now have the opportunity to emphasize the importance of their services to both buyers and sellers.
Real estate home inspections provide an objective evaluation of the house that allows home buyers to make an informed decision. Home sellers, on the other hand, can have a home inspection job prior to listing a house. This will allow the seller to make any necessary repairs beforehand. In a market slowdown, home inspections give both sellers and buyers peace of mind.
Here are ten reasons why a home inspection career is a great career choice:
- Job Security - Millions of homes are bought and sold each year. Even in difficult times, this fact doesn't change. And each year more and more Americans learn how essential a home inspection is before buying or selling their house.
- Flexibility - Real estate home inspection businesses grow as you build relationships in the community. That's why many home inspectors keep their full-time jobs until their name is known by local agents and brokers. You don't have to begin all at once.
- Networking Opportunities - Be part of a profession with strong industry support. Home inspectors can join the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and enjoy membership benefits, such as discounts on errors and omissions insurance. Allied Home Inspection School provides students their first year membership to NACHI at no cost.
- Don't Punch the Clock - Certified home inspectors make their own future. Becoming a home inspector means you'll decide what your own work priorities are.
- Be Your Own Boss - Many home inspectors are self-employed. They enjoy the benefits of making their own schedule and growing a successful business.
- Do Something You Enjoy - Utilize your skills and experience to transition into a new career as a home inspector. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or someone in the building trades, construction or real estate, home inspectors use the skills they've acquired over a lifetime.
- Begin Your Career Quickly - Home inspectors aren't required to have a degree or years of training. People can learn to be a home inspector with 100% online home inspection courses, which allows them set their own pace.
- Become a Pro - Specialization is a key attribute in the job market nowadays. Americans hire and trust individuals based on their expertise. Many home inspectors go on to become specialists in the detection of mold, termites or radon.
- Work in the Field - Make your office in the American neighborhood. Home inspectors enjoy a constantly changing workplace as they inspect new homes and meet new people.
- A Professional Path - Home Inspection is now a well-established profession with a network of accredited training programs, credentials and industry associations. Allied Home Inspection School graduates benefit from a quality, accredited house inspection course that prepares them to be a crucial part of every home sale.
To learn more about training for a home inspection career, please visit Allied Home Inspection School at www.homeinspectioncourse.com or call (888) 925-2108 inside California or (800) 617-3513 outside California to speak with an admissions representative.
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Laguna Hills, Calif. - Sept. 10, 2007 - American homebuyers are becoming more and more sophisticated each year. They pay close attention to mortgage rates, hire certified home inspectors and are educated about mold, termites, asbestos and other home hazards. Yet all this sophistication hasn't included awareness of radon gas and the real threats it poses to people.
For many, radon gas might sound like something from Star Wars, but it is actually quite common. Radon gas is a radioactive byproduct of decaying uranium, which is naturally found in the soil around us. If this gas collects in an unventilated space, such as a room in your house, a serious health hazard is present. Professional home inspection schools train inspectors to understand this threat.
"Homebuyers need to be aware of radon gas," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Home Inspection School, which offers house inspection training. "Do you test for radon gas? should be one of the first things people ask before hiring a licensed home inspector. If not, the certified home inspector should be able to call in someone who has the right expertise." More and more these days, real estate inspection courses are teaching students about radon.
Radon gas is colorless and odorless and enters the house through ground level holes. New homes, because of their energy efficient construction, are also more at-risk of bottling up radon gas because they have little natural ventilation.
"The home inspection industry's intention isn't to scare homeowners and homebuyers about radon," Achenbach said. "It's simply to make them aware of its presence, and to understand that licensed home inspectors are a real resource." In response, home inspection schools are taking steps to educate their students about radon.
To learn more about Allied Home Inspection School, please visit www.homeinspectioncourse.com or call (888) 925-2108 to speak with an admissions representative.
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