Here's a certification that means something...

[Bob Elliott]

Just another logo and more $$$$ to pay.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

What' up Linas, did Bob get you suspended?

Yeah we got him booted

Guess who wrote this ...

Just a reminder........ I think the entire message board and all it's benefits should be for full time members only..
So pay up or shut up Linus...

Bet you thought not paying for membership would help you avoid the following......



HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[Kevin M. Leonard]

Nick will love this - from wikipedia.


Home inspection

A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. This is usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares a written report, often using home inspection software, and delivers it to a client, typically the home buyer. The client then uses the knowledge gained to make informed decisions about their pending real estate purchase. The home inspector describes the condition of the home at the time of inspection but does not guarantee future condition, efficiency, or life expectancy of systems or components.[1]

An inspector will check the roof, basement, heating system, water heater, air-conditioning system, structure, plumbing, electrical, and many other aspects of buildings looking for improper building practices, those items that require extensive repairs, items that are general maintenance issues, as well as some fire and safety issues.[2] However, it should also be noted that a home inspection is not technically exhaustive and does not imply that every defect will be discovered. A general list of exclusions include but are not limited to: code or zoning violations, permit research, property measurements or surveys, boundaries, easements or right of way, conditions of title, proximity to environmental hazards, noise interference, soil or geological conditions, well water systems or water quality, underground sewer lines and/or waste disposal systems, buried piping, cisterns, underground water tanks and sprinkler systems to name a few. A complete list of standards and procedures for home inspections can be found at the NAHI, ASHI or InterNACHI websites.

A home inspector is sometimes confused with a real estate appraiser. A home inspector determines the condition of a structure, whereas an appraiser determines the value of a property.

Although not all states or municipalities in the U.S. regulate the home inspection industry (a topic of much debate), there are some professional associations for home inspectors that provide education, training and networking opportunities. The most prominent of these organizations is the not-for-profit International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, also known as InterNACHI. They have the largest membership, with close to 8,000 members worldwide.

Another non-profit organization provides the professional designation of Certified Master Inspector. CMIs have earned the highest designation offered by the home inspection industry, having completed more than 1,000 hours of fee-paid home inspections and Continuing Education credit hours. They must also pass a background check, and prove that they have been in business for more than three years. They must also follow a strict Code of Ethics, as well as the CMI board-approved Standards of Practice for inspecting a building's various components and systems. CMIs have undergone the most advanced training and are the most experienced of the industry. Much like members of the trade organization the National Association of Realtors, the name and organization identifying Certified Master Inspectors is trademarked.

A home cannot "fail" an inspection, as there is no score or passing grade given. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of a house. It is not an appraisal. It is not a municipal inspection, which verifies local building code compliance. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what components and systems may need a major or minor repair or replacement.

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by kleonard

Nick will love this - from wikipedia.


Home inspection

Nick should love it, he probably wrote it or OK'ed its writing/submission to WIKI!! Remember, WIKI is written by you and I; don't trust all its information.

From their website:

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