This text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction and more advanced practitioners looking for tips, sample dialogue and documents, and an understanding of the scope and ethical aspects of a home inspection. Inspection Checklists summarize the important components and problems home inspectors will encounter, and can be used for actual inspections. 225+ pp.

Principles of Home Inspection: Communication & Professional Practice - Table of Contents:

• Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
• Inspections and Inspectors
• Typical Clients
• The Inspection Process
• Liability
• The Real Estate Transaction
• Theory and Principles of Verbal Communication
• Report Writing
• The Step-by-Step Home Inspection
• Inspection Tools
• Inspection Checklists
• Answers to Review Questions