Interpret. It’s a strange looking word with a straight-forward meaning. It is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “(deciding) what the intended meaning of something is.” Every word that we provide to our paying clients, what we say, what we email and text, and what we write in our inspection reports is going to be interpreted. And interpreting what we mean …
What the Hell
When I was young, if you’d asked me if I wanted to grow up to be a home inspector, my first reply would’ve probably been “What the hell is a home inspector?” Then I would’ve probably given you a standard young boy’s response about wanting to be a doctor, astronaut or professional football player. Working as a home inspector had …
One (Double) Report to Rule them All
Real estate agents. Certified Public Accountants. Attorneys. Personal Trainers. What do all these professions have in common, you might ask? Each one of them is in a service-based business, just like a professional home inspector. None of these people are selling you a physical product; they’re selling you their services. Most of us have probably not even stopped to think …