InterNACHI

Pssst! We're working on a new design for NACHI.ORG. Take a sneak peek.

InterNACHI's Home Maintenance Book, "Now That You've Had a Home Inspection"

 
    
 

 
Many new homeowners:
  • give little thought to maintaining their new home; and  
  • assume it will always be in the same good condition it was in when they first moved in. 
To help reduce liability, an inspector should give the client as much information as possible about how to maintain the home and look for issues after the purchase. That's why we wrote the ultimate home maintenance book.

Each chapter references the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and reinforces the homeowner’s responsibility of maintaining their home.

Give one to your next client.
What Other Inspectors Are Saying...
"I have been using Ben's book (Now That You've Had A Home Inspection) for over a year. I give each client a book with their report. In the past I have used other booklets with my reports. Not only are Ben's books less expensive but my clients like the information better. I have received very good feedback on the book, especially from my first time home buyers. I perform 500-600 inspections a year and the price difference saves me thousands of dollars." Jim Krumm, Colorado's Best Home Inspections, CO.
 
"I use the "Now That You've Had a Home Inspection" book with every home inspection. It is my standard operating procedure. It encourages my clients to take personal responsibility for their home...{I wish ALL my clients would read it !} I want my clients to know that Darrell's Home Inspections has equipped them with what they need for confidence to move forward with their transaction and transition into new home ownership. This book along with a warranty helps with the value added benefits that we offer."  Darrell Freshour, Darrell's Home Inspections, OH
"The book, "Now that you've had a home inspection" is an appreciated gift that adds value to my home inspection."  Sean Fogarty, Fogarty Home Inspection Services, TN
 
"Get your clients & agents to read this book. Have a contest, give a rebate, whatever it takes. This book can save you time, headaches & money.  I was using one from a well know home inspectors school before I bought this book. This one is far superior. Do yourself and your customers a favor. Get this book!"  Doug Corbridge, Premier Home Inspection, MT
 
  "A few months ago I received an email about Ben’s book, “Now that you’ve had a home inspection” and I thought I would get a few and see how my clients liked them. Well I just received 60 more copies of Ben’s book. My clients love the book. I print my reports out on site and present the report to the clients in a 3 ring binder, Ben’s book is already 3 hole punched so it fits in the binder nicely. The book is full of information and helpful tips for home owners and I will keep including the books with my home inspection reports."  Frank G. Ross, Pillar to Post Home Inspections of SW Utah
 
    "I consistently get clients who are very surprised at the quality of the book and the information it contains. I think it is a great resource for home owners as a “go to” book when they encounter a condition in and around the home and they just aren’t sure where to start, this can help clear things up for them and allows them to proceed down the right path. Great Value! Highly recommended."  Jerry Spicer, Sonoran Property Inspections, AZ
 
 
Helps Reduce Liability
One way an inspector can minimize potential liability is to give the client as much information as possible prior to the home purchase.
 
 
Attract Clients like a 10-Ton Magnet
Put This Seal on Your Website!
 
 
Add the book to your inspection reports.  They will dress up your inspection reports, impress real estate agents, and get you more referrals. They are 3-hole punched for a ring binder.  Give one to your favorite real estate agent, too.
 
Advertise on your website: "My inspection reports come with this free home maintenance book." Put a picture of the book cover on your website.  Gain competitive advantage with this book. (Right click on the picture and save.)
 
Drop one off at every home for sale.  Remember... every seller is likely a buyer in your local market area.  "Hi, I'm a local home inspector and I noticed that you are selling your home. I'd like to give you this free book. My business card is attached. Call me if you need any inspections on the home you are moving to... or if you would like me to inspect the home you are selling."
 
Reduce liability. The book is also written specifically to reduce your liability by reminding your clients that a home inspection does not reveal every defect that exists, that certain issues are outside the scope of a home inspection, and that the homeowner is now responsible for maintaining their home.  Read The Comparative Negligence Defense for Home Inspectors.
 
FREE customer SURVEY with the book. Free Client Satisfaction Survey that comes with the book.
 
Additional inspections.  Inside this maintenance book, there are 22 very good reasons to hire you again.  The book makes the recommendation to hire an inspector every year as part of a complete homeowner maintenance plan.  The book promotes ancillary inspections too. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Simple Marketing Strategy to Get More Annual Inspections from Your Clients
 
 
Staple your home inspection business card to this page of the InterNACHI home maintenance book before you give your clients the book.
 
 
 
 

Popular Sections

:

All Sections

Inspection News

InterNACHI Membership

Inspection Standards

Inspection Education

InterNACHI Inspectors

Inspection Links

 

 

 

NACHI.ORG Statistics