Home Inspector

A home inspection is a non- invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property, performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. Task 1: Enter data into reporting software or checklist Task 2: Identify defects in writing Task 3: Communicate in writing the need of correcting defects Knowledge of: Basic construction terms Various types of inspection report writing software or checklist Digital photography Ability to: Gather all information and data pertaining to the inspection Enter the data into the software or checklist Evaluate the output from the software or checklist Produce a written report Use a computer Use a camera Skill in: Typing Communication Imagery and digital representations Producing a written report Knowledge of: InterNACHI's Standards of Practice The definition of a material defect Standards adopted by the local jurisdiction Ability to: Communicate in writing defects within specific systems and components defined by the InterNACHI Standards of Practice that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector Skill in: Written communication Typing Communication Producing a written report Imagery and digital representations Requires Skill in: Verbal communication Listening Speaking Writing inspection report narratives Describing, in written format, systems and components defined by the Standards of Practice Reporting, in written format, defects defined by the Standards of Practice as in need of correction Identifying, in writing, defects within specific systems and components defined by the Standards of Practice that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector.