The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals By Marcia Darvin Spada Copyright, Thomson/South-Western 2003, Revised 2006
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection 2 Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection 3 Chapter 1 Key Terms Home inspection Home inspection report Home inspector Property condition disclosure form
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection 4 Home Inspection Defined An examination and observation of the exterior and interior of residential property including the grounds, the structure and the mechanical systems The purpose is to determine structural defects, broken or obsolete components, and damage due to wear and tear and other conditions
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection 5 Reasons for a home inspection Sale of a property Purchase of a property Special services such as environmental testing or other problems Review of seller’s property condition disclosure form
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection 6 State Licensing Requirements Not all states require licensure Licensure requirements may include coursework, experience, and testing Table 1.1 summarizes state licensure requirements