Product Details
Communication skills are as important as technical expertise for home inspectors. Using humor, checklists, and
sample dialogue and documents, this volume covers verbal communication, report writing, client perspectives, the
real-estate transaction and the inspection process.
Higlights Include:
- Learning Objectives, Key Words and margin notes highlight key topics.
- Quick Quizzes help readers test their understanding.
- Inspection Checklists summarize provide a set of inspection field notes.
- Inspection Procedures and Standards of Practice help readers develop a consistent inspection methodology to complement their technical knowledge.
- Field Exercises give readers an opportunity to turn text study into real world experience.
This comprehensive book is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to communicate with your
clients in an effective, professional manner.
Thorough, Detailed & Relevant
Each chapter covers an important aspect of professional practice and communication skills for home inspectors. Topics
are discussed in the context of national standards of practice to help you develop a consistent breadth and depth of
inspection skills.
Experience & Expertise
Dearborn Home Inspection is a leading provider of home inspection education and support materials. The Dearborn
Home Inspection line of materials was developed in cooperation with educators, instructional designers, and technical
artists, along with extensive research and contributions from home inspectors across North America, specifically to
be the premier education and training program for home inspectors. The line was authored by Carson Dunlop &
Associates, a consulting engineering firm devoted exclusively to building inspections since 1978. The resulting texts
feature a quantity and quality of information unequaled anywhere. Here you'll find practical information, designed to
help you learn how to be a successful and effective home inspector.
