Every article on this blog is written by Russ Motyko — a CMI with 12+ years as a licensed general contractor and 2,000+ completed inspections in Oregon and Washington. No filler, no generics. Just the information that actually helps.
Your report is the permanent record of your work. It is what the client reads after the excitement of the walkthrough fades. It is what their agent uses...
Every inspector who has been doing this for more than a year has a story. The buyer who...
This question comes up constantly among new inspectors: should I encourage clients to be there? Should I let...
One of the hardest skills to develop in home inspection has nothing to do with buildings. It is...
Your report is your product. Clients judge you by it. Agents share it. It is the document that...
Thermal imaging cameras have become one of the most discussed tools in home inspection. Some inspectors treat them...
Most home inspectors start in residential. Eventually, many consider commercial work, either as a way to diversify income,...
A standard home inspection is your foundation. Specialty services are how you build a business that earns significantly...
Getting your home inspector license is step one. Keeping it requires ongoing continuing education in both Oregon and...
The base inspection fee is how most home inspectors get paid. Add-on services are how the best ones...