Performing a Home Inspection & Writing an Inspection Report

Thanks for the video =)

What is the mobile app that you are using?

So I would use ladder stand off cause gutters are expensive

yall sure take a lotta pictures to say nothing

Excellent job Ben, I love the way you present. Keep doing these.

Is it required to go onto the roof or do alot of inspectors and yourself just climb the ladder and or use binoculars from the ground

Could have been a ice ball from a hail storm depending on the geographical location.

Thanks for lead-in music.

I'm preparing to take the test at the moment, and this video was wildly helpful. The vast amount of information to absorb is astonishing. I didn't realize how robust Spectora was — gives me a sense of relief.

Do you have a full home video inspection with a customer as you walk through with them?

OMG, I have hired home inspectors numerous times. Some have really stood out (like the guy who said I estimate you have 9-12 months on this heat pump-which then died at month 10).

NONE have ever suggested or offered an annual home maintenance inspection. I consider myself pretty good at this, I am maintaining and upgrading a 130 year old house, and yet this seems like a great idea. A trained set of eyes backing me up? A full home inspection around here is $450 for a house our size, even if an annual was $300 the thought of what I could be saving by catching electrical, plumbing, or dry rot conditions early? Thousands.

What a great idea.

My house is screwed :D

Great video. Almost testing out after taking my sweet time learning to be a home inspector. Your recommendation for Spectora is a game changer. Confidence booster and their customer service is superb. I have a live webinar class with them next week to discuss and learn about Spectora. You have really benefited your fellow inspectors. SALUTE 😊

I'm in the process of becoming a home inspector after a career of testing & inspections on the construction side. This video was packed with valuable info.

were are the thermal photos you talk about ///

Thank you Ben. I am using Spectora now. InterNACHI is the best resource for home inspectors, and this video was gold.

Enjoyed this video, Ben, even as a longtime homeowner. As for GFI plugs in the kitchen, would they only be necessary near the sink?

just recently finished schooling to become a home inspector, this video definitely helps me picture all things to peek and look at. I love seeing the actual thing on a home rather than a diagram. thanks for the video!

Great video, love the software. One thing tho is the hand rail issue. You stated 4 risers requires handrail any less doesn't. While I agree that 3 steps could use a handrail, but I think it would be helpful to make note in the report that it meets code but is a safety concern as opposed to just saying its a defect. Not a defective of it meets code and the client won't know what code is unless you mention it.

Hoping someone will show me a child small enough to fit through the spindles on that handrail

For God sake, stop bringing up what is or isn’t code or just switch professions.

I am currently immersed in the home inspector course, O haven’t finished your presentation and I’m learning a lot! Thank you!

Kinda wish I saw this before I started my training...would have saved me a lot of Googlin'. lol. Thanks for the very in depth coverage!

what's the benefit of having a home inspector pop into a rental that you're occupying and potentially wanting to get a lease on a property ?

In Pennsylvania, do I need to pay $225 to the exam ? Is the exam include in the package?

Indoor only shoes... proceeds to put on the ground outside lol

Appreciate your skill and you put any concerns I may have had to rest. Thank you, hopefully an up and coming in Macon Georgia Home Inspector.👍

How do you import the pics from your phone to laptop. I email them but can only do 8-10 at a time. Is there a better way? I'm using Samsung S22 / Dell Inspiron Windows 11

If not certified for WDO's do you just completely ignore the carpenter ants? I'm just starting out and it's a touchy issue around here (Florida) as far as liability goes.

As inspectors are we not supposed to offer any quotes on fixing any of the defects we find? I thought this was not a good practice? just clarifying :)

You need a long pole for your phone or a harness so you're not afraid to go on the roof or a drone to properly survey the customers you are working for

I am not a home inspector, I'm from Europe, this video has literally no relevance to me since I don't own a home, but I am about 2/3rds through this video and I'm enjoying myself.

Very nice presentation and I really like the way you present your thought process and value of the work.
Thanks for making this :)

This is a great video. I’m enrolled to get my license to be a home inspector after being an NDE inspector for 5 years for the power company. Do you have any tips on getting in with a company? Do most companies hire individuals with no actual “home inspections” under their belt?

GOOD VIDEO I AM BECOMING HOME INSPECTOR NOW

So well done, thank you. This is great!

How much would a job like this pay you?

Great video. The one thing I will say is that if you are a very serious and very busy property inspector, you will not have time to be hanging out with the clients all day and walking them around during your entire inspection and stopping in the middle and giving them some reason all of that mess. If you’re looking to be a top inspector and a top earning inspector and you’re willing to work really hard and do 3 to 5 inspections today, you just will not have time to mess with all of this stuff. You need to be a lean and mean extremely efficient machine. You need to have a pretty rigid program that you run on pretty much every inspection. The time to dillydally and hang out with the client and talk to the client should be at the end of the inspection during the run down. New inspectors may watch this and try it, but if you want to be a true $7000 a week Inspector, You will have to be extremely efficient

I was watching Home Inspector Joe on HGTV and it looked like fun so I am thinking about getting my certificate to add to the repertoire, this job looks fun thanks for the video it was very informative!

Do you unplug personal electronics and touch personal items?

Hi, which software program are you using, how can I find it?

Ok, cool. I’m going to need the new iPhone for this.
Love these videos! Thanks!

How tough has it been the past year or so to get business? Since the market is so crazy and people are buying homes without inspections and over asking...

This would be “Being a Master!” feels us Home Inspection is a respectfull job but an easy peasy! 90 minutes video passed in the blink of an eye.

That software looks great. Bookmarked the website...

What a great video , very detailed you insight and info make seem so simple. I've been interested in becoming a home inspector since I purchases my house , I loved all the info my inspector provided me, he help me make an informed home buy. Where can I find more info on how to start up , please help it would be much appreciated.

Thank you Ben for all the work you do to make us successful in the field.

Great information.
Thank you.

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