Inspection Report Writing and Risk Reduction

This three-hour inspection report writing course is designed to reinforce how to report within the Standards of Practice, and the proper recommendations an inspector should or should not make when determining if a professional evaluation is needed. Inspectors just starting out, as well as seasoned inspectors, will learn how to effectively write a report to reduce their liability and provide the client with valuable information. Students will leave with a stronger ability to generate an effective and defensible inspection report.

Course highlights include:

• Why claims are filed against home inspectors
• What home inspectors should never do
• Methods for improving report writing and communication skills
• How clients use home inspection reports
• Best practices for avoiding errors and omissions claims
• Keywords and phrases to use in inspection reports
• What to exclude in inspection reports and conversations
• Key points found in inspection agreements