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Using Thermal Imaging for Property Inspections: Context is Key

With the right training, inspectors can use their infrared cameras to add valuable insights to their reports, and avoid the common misinterpretations and misdiagnoses that untrained home inspectors make all the time. If you haven’t invested in an infrared camera yet, or you haven’t pursued thermography training yet, here are a few reasons why you should.
October 8, 2024 By Melisa Rana Inspection Tips inspection industry, training 0 0 Comment Read More »

Responsiveness: The Traits of a Successful Property Inspector

Being responsive is a valuable quality in any professional industry, but we’ve found that property inspectors who prioritize this trait separate themselves from their competition and set themselves up to leave a lasting first impression. Today, let’s discuss just how important being responsive is and what this looks like as a home inspector.
September 10, 2024 By Melisa Rana Business Tips, Marketing, Social Media client satisfaction, Facebook, Google, inspection industry, time management 0 0 Comment Read More »

Viewing a Hire as an Asset, Not an Expense

It costs time and money to find the right candidate. They may require specialized training, and they’ll need to acclimate to the way that your business operates. Plus, another set of tools and a mode of transportation certainly doesn’t come cheap. But that investment will lead to increased income and more time with the family down the road. Hiring and expanding the team should still be every business owner’s ultimate goal.
August 27, 2024 By Melisa Rana Business Tips, Marketing business growth, hiring, inspection industry, training 0 0 Comment Read More »

Expanding Your Audience by Becoming a Bilingual Business

Owners who learn a second language or hire employees with language skills may be able to grow their business, but that’s only the start of the story. If you’re wondering what it would look like to start marketing in a second language as a small business, here are a few of the considerations to take into account first.
July 30, 2024 By Melisa Rana Business Tips, Marketing, Social Media business growth, client satisfaction, hiring, inspection industry 0 0 Comment Read More »

The Benefits of Going to the Annual InVision Conference

Every year, the National Property Inspections home office hosts its annual conference, inviting professional property inspectors from all across North America to gather in Omaha, Nebraska with the intent to network, learn about the latest happenings within the industry, and celebrate the past year’s achievements.
January 2, 2024 By Melisa Rana Business Tips, Franchise, Inspection Tips, Marketing business growth, entrepreneur, hiring, inspection industry, motivation, networking, small business, training 0 0 Comment Read More »

 

 

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