In addition to technical expertise within their field, home inspectors require effective communication and interpersonal skills. Inspectors are also required to take care of professional issues that may arise during their day-to-day work. Communication and Professional Practice covers written and verbal communication, client perspectives, real estate transactions and the home inspection process. The book uses an effective blend of real-life anecdotes, humor, sample dialogue and checklists and documents. Readers will gain insight on typical clients, report writing, the inspection process, liability and various inspection tools needed to perform the job. This book is 344 pages.

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