SEPTEMBER 2020
ASHI Reporter September 2020, Feature
The New Normal: DIVERSIFY!
Is your home inspection business like most businesses—single-focused? As the economy continually changes, will your business survive and will you be able to take care of your family? It’s important to explore why you may need to diversify your business and then consider some business ideas.
By: Erik Listou Member ExclusiveASHI Reporter September 2020, Feature
Preparing for a Disaster or an Emergency Starts with a Plan
National Preparedness Month is a time set aside each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. An important step toward being prepared includes having proper insurance coverage. FEMA and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) encourage home inspectors to talk with clients about protecting their homes from flood damage by purchasing a flood insurance policy.
By: FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Member ExclusiveASHI Reporter September 2020, Feature
Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). The 2020 NPM theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” In this issue of the ASHI Reporter, we feature Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction, and FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP), two organizations that guide and educate homeowners and communities as they prepare to face disasters and emergencies.
By: Gloria Linnertz Member ExclusiveAdvertisment
ASHI Reporter September 2020, Feature
Delivering Bad News About Potential Water Damage
It’s never good news for property owners when water enters the picture. Telltale signs on concrete and wood can indicate water seeping into the foundation of the house. You, the home inspector, are there to provide information on the safety of the home.
By: Jeff Bond Member ExclusiveASHI Reporter September 2020, Feature
Inspecting the Resiliency of Buildings and Structures in Flood Hazard Areas
Flooding is one of the most common and costly natural disasters to which our country is exposed. In the past five years, every state in the United States has flooded and 21 states have experienced frequent flooding events, according to Beverly Cigler in her book U.S. Floods: The Necessity of Mitigation.
By: Jim Mailey Member Exclusive
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Table of Contents
- Preparing for a Disaster or an Emergency Starts with a Plan
- Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction
- Delivering Bad News About Potential Water Damage
- Inspecting the Resiliency of Buildings and Structures in Flood Hazard Areas
- The New Normal: DIVERSIFY!
- Vinyl Floor Stains Around a Toilet
- Your Pre-Inspection Agreement: Severability
- Are These Violations of the ASHI Code of Ethics?
- Postcards From the Field
