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E&O Insurance for Home Inspectors Explained: What is Retroactive Insurance

August 24, 2023

All professionals are open to insurance claims especially home inspectors looking for E&O insurance, and ensuring that their business is properly protected against claims is an essential task for business owners. Because some claims may not be reported until months or sometimes years after the event that triggered them it can be necessary for businesses…

What Information Do You Need to Provide On a Home Inspector Insurance Application?

August 3, 2023

Home Inspector News

Completing applications can be frustrating and even intimidating for some as they gather the necessary information for their home inspector insurance applications. We answer all the common questions home inspectors have while signing up for insurance. 1. Contact Information For the contact information portion of the application, it is acceptable to use your full name…

Crucial Summer Home Inspection Checklist To Avoid Dangers

July 5, 2023

Home Inspector Information

While winter can pose some specific dangers to a home inspector, summer is the time of year with the most hidden dangers. Here are some of the biggest summer home inspection dangers and ways to avoid them or be prepared for them. Summer Home Inspection Dangers And Safety Tips For Home Inspectors Home inspectors rely…

A Review of Home Inspector Software

February 13, 2023

Home Inspector News

What is Home Inspection Software? Home inspection software gives home inspection businesses and individuals reports using a modern web or app-based experience. Opposed to lengthy qualitative reports, home inspection software offers an easy-to-use format that can display images and videos with concise descriptive information stored for when the client needs it during their home ownership…

Which Home Inspection Certification is Best

January 7, 2022

Home Inspector Information, Home Inspector News

A certified home inspector is a vital part of the home purchasing process for both the buyer and the seller. They ensure a fair sale by highlighting potential defects in a home which helps alleviate unplanned complications down the road. When exploring your options for the best home inspection certification program, it’s important to weigh…

Home Inspections Still Matter: How to Convince Buyers

October 4, 2021

Home Inspector News

Home inspections used to be a given. Buyers and sellers alike considered it a prerequisite to home sale negotiations. COVID-19 changed the rules, and now some buyers are waiving home inspections to make their offers more attractive to sellers as the demand for homes soars. Here are some tips from EliteMGA – a leading provider…

Commercial Building Inspection Vs Home Inspection – Benefits for Inspectors

May 27, 2021

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Since many home inspectors do not perform commercial building inspections, adding commercial inspections to your repertoire is a great way to expand your business. But before you get started, you should understand that there are major differences between home and commercial building inspections. Commercial Building Inspections vs. Home Inspections Overview Commercial building inspections are considered…

Things You Need to Know about Vacant Property Inspections?

April 20, 2019

Home Inspector News

For the most part, properties found on the market are sold by owners who are upgrading, downgrading or moving to another area. These buildings have typically served as a primary residence and sellers took care of them accordingly. Every once in a while, vacant structures can also sneak into the market, whether from a deceased…

Inspecting a Home Again: What Home Inspectors Should Know

November 7, 2018

Home Inspector Information

What should a home inspector do in a situation where they come to a house and realize they’ve inspected it before and are being asked to inspect it again for a different client? If you find yourself in this situation, EliteMGA can help protect you. EliteMGA offers home inspector insurance including errors and omissions…

Chinese Drywall Issues in Home in Southern States

July 2, 2014

Home Inspector Information

At this point, virtually every home inspector has heard of the contaminated Chinese drywall that is causing havoc in homes built during the housing boom between 2004 and 2007. What many may not realize is that this is still an ongoing problem in thousands of homes in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. For home inspectors…

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