1. The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals By Marcia Darvin Spada Copyright, Thomson/South-Western 2003, Revised 2006

2. Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection 2 Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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