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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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There's an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, if we apply this wisdom to certified home inspectors, then we might say it takes a trade association to make a home inspector successful. Licensed home inspectors who take the lone ranger approach to their business, more than likely will find home inspection jobs drying up. Like so many other instances in life, when people with similar interests band together, they tend to enjoy more advantages than those who remain alone.
Home inspection is now a well-established and growing profession, with trade associations like the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), to name a few, providing resources, services and directories.
A quick look at NACHI's benefit, for example, illustrates the kinds of tools and resources available to home inspectors when they join an industry association. NACHI members receive:
- Discounts on Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Group health insurance
- A listing in the North American Directory of Inspectors
- A variety of free continuing ed courses
- Use of NACHI logos for marketing
For a full list of NACHI's benefits got to www.nachi.org/benefits.htm
Before you sign up for home inspection training, find out if the home inspection school provides you with free or discounted memberships to one of the many good home inspection trade associations. After you finish your home inspection course, you'll want to get to know as much as you can about your new industry.
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In an effort to educate home buyers, sellers and real estate professionals about real estate home inspections, the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) recently released information on three key areas that often lead to misunderstandings between home inspectors and clients.
The biggest issue, according to CREIA, is that people don't understand the precise role of a certified home inspector. One of the biggest misconceptions is that a licensed home inspector is a specialist who will repair home deficiencies.
It's important to remember that becoming a home inspector means an individual provides a professional judgment on the condition of the house. CREIA states that the "services of a home inspector are those of an inspection generalist, who is not acting as an expert" in a field where further certification may be necessary.
The second misunderstanding "is confusing a generalist home inspection with that of a code complication inspection performed by public sector building and safety inspectors." In the state of California, it's the buyer's responsibility to contact the appropriate government agency and find out what the code is for specific issues. Any good home inspection school will emphasize this point with students.
Finally there is the issue of home inspectors estimating the costs to fix any deficiencies. Home buyers may have the idea that home inspectors can diagnose a problem, make an estimate and then go right ahead and fix it themselves. CREIA makes it clear this isn't the licensed home inspector's role: "Even if qualified, an inspector offering to perform repair work on any reported defect is in contravention of state law." In other words, home inspectors in California can diagnose the problem, but they can't go ahead and repair it - that's someone else's job.
Home buyers, sellers and real estate professionals are advised to check with local agencies to see what laws apply to home inspectors in their respective states. Anyone who is starting on a home inspection career should make sure they understand these fundamentals and then communicate them to their clients and partners in the real estate industry.
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Adjustments in the real estate market are a fact of life. Despite a sluggish market, however, the National Association of Realtors projects that 5.9 million houses will be sold this year. In this business climate, certified home inspectors with quality house inspection training can get ahead by promoting their educational credentials to clients.
Home buyers and sellers are choosing licensed home inspectors carefully these days - they'll only work with the best. A professional home inspector class puts you head and shoulders above your competitors. It's important to realize that home buyers and sellers need the objective evaluation of a licensed home inspector now more than ever. The professional judgment of a well-trained certified home inspector helps all parties feel at ease during market adjustments. After you receive your home inspection license, you will be a crucial part of every home sale.
It's important to understand that all home inspection schools are not the same. The following are a few things to look for when choosing a distance learning school:
- Accreditation - home inspection schools should be accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
- Live Student Support - students should be able to pick up the phone and talk to an education support representative when they have a question
- Job Placement - good schools help you get job leads, work on your resume with you and prep you for job interviews
- Industry Connections - a relationship with the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) is significant
Once you've located a good online school, make sure the house inspector school has the following:
- Instruction on important topics like mold, radon and termites
- Detailed lessons on writing a home inspection report
- Information on how to start a home inspection business once you receive your training
Becoming a home inspector means you'll eventually be a house inspection specialist. Remember, when people are concerned about something - they bring in an expert. You can be that expert!
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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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Allied Schools has launched a new home inspection career website to provide students and home inspectors with relevant and useful information. The site is designed to provide users with everything they need in one convenient place. They can start or further their career with detailed course content, newsworthy home inspection information, and more.
Laguna Hills, CA (Allied Home Inspection School) May 4th, 2007 - Allied Schools has created a new website at www.homeinspectioncourse.com to help more people learn about and take advantage of the career potential of home inspection. With a strong demand for home inspectors continuing well into the next decade, a good education is essential. Allied has created this website to answer all the questions someone interested in home inspection might have while also providing a gateway into a home inspection career.
The new website offers easy access to the benefits of an online education and a new career in home inspection. All of the course material is covered along with information about how the course works. A sample of our exclusive Real Homes - Real Inspections video is available from the site as well. You can even enter a drawing for the chance to win a free home inspection course!
"Home inspection is going to be one of the top career choices in the upcoming years," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Schools. "We want to provide every student with the ability to train online for a prosperous career in home inspection."
The site is filled with information for people looking into a career in home inspection. From an interactive FAQ that provides answers to common questions to a home inspection blog, updated every week, the website is filled with useful information. For those researching Allied's course, a large selection of testimonials is also provided.
With over 14 years of providing solid education that leads to careers, along with national accreditation by the Distance Education and Training Council, Allied prides itself on opening doorways to a better life. As the largest provider of real estate education, Allied sees this new website as a resource for all people looking for home inspection training.
At Allied, we are aware that this is about more than just an education; this is your career. With that in mind, we have also included an Alumni Rewards program. The Alumni Rewards program includes discounts on important, professional association memberships, materials, software, and supplies you'll need as a professional. This one-of-a-kind program is included with the course so there are no additional fees to pay.
No tool is of any use if it's too expensive. That's why Allied provides Zero Down Financing so you can afford the education you want. By offering financial assistance with deferred payments and low interest rates, Allied can help you get started on a new career.
To learn more about Allied Schools' Home Inspection course, please visit http://www.homeinspectioncourse.com/ or call (888) 925-2108 to speak with an admissions representative.
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