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ASHI First ThingIn This Issue: HON, Porch & theHome InspectionProfession- 2-Day RadonMeasurement Class- Tips For YourRealtors- 5 Report WritingMistakes- Mr. Fix-It's QuickTip- The Buzz: BitcoinExplained Like YouAre Five- Understanding ErrorJanuary 2018InspectionWorld 2018:Less than 15 Days away!It's seriously almost here!InspectionWorld 2018 in Orlando,Florida at the Caribe Royale Resortwill be here before you know it andyou'll be taking part in the largest,most awesome home inspectionevent of the year! Where else will youfind 45 courses, over 100 vendors,fundraising, a gala and all the peers you canhandle all under one roof (or on one property)?Nowhere except at InspectionWorld!We'll be live streaming a home inspection! We'llhave programs geared especially towards thesoutheastern United States! We'll have CEsgalore! We have an awesome conference app thatis live long after the event! There are prizes! There

Specificationsis fun! There is more to see and do than hang outat some house inside a warehouse! Come wherethe action is! InspectionWorld 2018 Orlando at theCaribe Royale!Quick links:Not registered yet? Click below to register now!ASHI.orgThe ASHI SchoolREGISTER FOR IW NOWOnline EducationInspectionWorld 2018InspectPACInspective: ASHI BlogREGISTER NOWHome Owners Network,Porch and the InspectionProfessionLet’s jump right into thisdiscussion with whathappened to HomeOwners Network and whatis Porch?Home Owners Network(HON) was the creation offormer owners, KevinO'Malley (InspectionTraining Associates (ITA), The ASHI School andCasey, O'Malley & Associates), Michael Casey(Michael Casey & Associates) and Pat Norton &Scott Forde (Professional Equipment)HON was started in 2012 with the intent ofcreating the ultimate home care program. Theyoffered the “Ask the Experts” smartphone app forinstant answers to homeowner questions, a 24/7Property Emergency Hotline, Find a ContractorService, Home Recall Alert notices and discounts

on everything a home owner needs for to moveand care for their home.The ASHI School'sUpcoming Classes60-Hour Online Course60 Hour Online Class93-Hour ClassColumbus, OH 1/29-2/3Brentwood, TN 2/5-2/10Des Plaines, IL 2/26-3/3120-Hour ClassColumbus, OH 1/29 2/9Cumming, GA 2/12 2/23Leesburg, VA 2/12 2/23Tampa, FL 2/12 2/23Baltimore, MD 2/26 3/9Des Plaines, IL 2/26 3/9160 Hour ClassBellevue, WA 2/26 3/9Mold ClassDes Plaines, IL 3/10 3/12Commercial ClassOrlando, FL 1/25 1/27Des Plaines, IL 3/24 3/26ASHI@HOMEBy January of 2017, Home Owners Network had amembership of over 700,000 home owners andthousands of inspectors were gifting the service totheir inspection clients as a value added marketingtool.HON was originally working with the Red Beaconcontractor search system since their early startupbut by mid 2016 they switched to the Porch.comcontractor service backed by Lowes.Matt Ehrlichman, CEO of Porch, said he foundHON because one of his managers had recentlypurchased a home in the Seattle area andreceived a HON membership from her inspector.She brought HON to Matt’s attention and afterseveral discussions, Porch became HON’scontractor service for its members.Home Owners Network was valuable forinspectors because it gave them a marketing toolto close more inspection inquiries and createdconsistent marketing to all past customers andagents with branded monthly newsletters, abranded smartphone app and a branded website.Porch believed that HON fit perfectly into theirvision of creating their Home Assistant Goldprogram to help home owners care for their homesand by March of 2017 acquired HON."READMORE"OnlineBACK TO TOP2-DAY RADON MEASUREMENT CLASS(16 hours)Instructor: Terry Howell, President, Radalink, Inc.Friday through Saturday Jan 19 20, 8am 6pm

(16 NRSB CEUs)Tuition: 400 click toRegister Now(Optional) NRSBCertification Exam will begiven Sunday 8:00am.Additional 100 fee andregistration through Radalink, Inc. (800) 295 4655(Optional) Florida Radon Measurement Examwill be given Sunday 8:00 am. Additional fee andregistration through the State.Course is specifically designed to preparestudents for successfully completing nationalcertification and state licensing examinations.Participants will also be equipped to conductradon measurements in homes with confidenceand success.REGISTER NOWTop 5 Claims Against HomeInspectorsAs an exclusive homeinspection insuranceprovider, the InspectorPro Program faces claimsagainst home inspectors often. After nearly adecade of defending inspectors, we’ve come tofind some significant patterns. Namely, we’vediscovered that the same allegations continue tobe common. Since we want to help you avoid theindustry’s most common claims, we’re sharingthose allegations with you. Read the infographicbelow to learn the top 5 claims home inspectors

IW2018PlatinumSponsorface each year and what you can do to mitigateyour risk.What you need to knowPrint too small? Click here to download theinfographic for a closer look.What you can do nextProtect yourself from the most common claimstoday by getting a free quote with InspectorPro.And don’t forget to keep educated on insuranceand industry tips by reading our blog.Get InfographicTIPS FOR YOURREALTORSfrom Applica SolutionsFinding the Invisible:The Home Inspector'sToolsHome inspection requiresyears of experience andhours and hours of specialized training. But as aREALTOR , did you ever wonder what are thetools a home inspector carries to find problemsthat would otherwise be invisible?Here some of the sophisticated devices that atrained home inspector routinely uses when theyare working for your clients.INFRARED THERMOMETERAn infrared thermometer measures the

temperature of a surface by using an infraredbeam. It is used for checking the temperature ofheating & cooling equipment, air registers, hotwater tanks, and electrical equipment such ascircuit breakers.GFCI RECEPTACLE TESTERAn inspector uses a GFCI Receptacle Tester toconfirm the proper operation of each electricaloutlet of the home that has a ground fault circuitinterrupter.MOISTURE METERA sophisticated moisture meter can actually detectelevated moisture levels behind tile and vinyl. Anda good device can also measure moisture levels inmaterials directly by touching the surface with twopin sensors.AC VOLTAGE DETECTORAn AC Voltage Detector measures the voltagefound in the home's electrical wiring, wallreceptacles, fuses, junction boxes, and otherelectrical systems.POWERFUL FLASHLIGHTA strong flashlight with an adjustable beam allowsa trained inspector to make detailed visualobservations in a variety of lighting conditions.Platinum Provider:Mastermind InspectorBACK TO TOPCommunityGold Affiliates:Applica/Home WizardBusiness Risk PartnersHome Inspector ProHomeGaugeHow To Operate Your HomeInspection CertificationAssociates5 Report Writing Mistakes Every InspectorShould Avoid [Video]

InspectorPro InsuranceInspector Services GroupKaplan HomeInspection dalink, Inc.Sun Nuclear CorpTownSquare InteractiveSilver AffiliatesAt some point, every inspector is likely to make amistake when writing a report – it’s just humannature. Here are a few suggestions on how toavoid common mistakes and create amazinginspection reports.United InfraredCarson DunlopEMSL AnalyticalGeneral ToolsHolmes Approved HomesInspectIT Reporting SoftwareZAI TrustBronze AffiliatesAllen InsuranceAmerica's Call CenterBNK InsuranceBoston EnvironmentalBuyers Protection GroupComplete Appliance ProtectionDARTdronesEBPHIElite MGATip #53: Stifle thatWhistling Shower HeadSinging in the showertakes on a new dimensionwhen you’re accompaniedby a whistling showerhead. No matter how youvary the pitch and stay in tune, the screech fromthe shower head just won’t play.Home Inspection ReportHomeBinder.comHomeTeamA poor melody is one thing, but water sprays andstreaks to one side or the other are a real problem.Inspection Support NetworkLive Pure IncThis problem is normally caused by a buildup of

Monroe InfraredPoolStar Network CorpRAdata, Inc.ReportHostRTCASimpson Strong-TieSun NuclearS.W.A.T. EnvironmentalUS InspectVanguard Emergencyhard water deposits inside the small openings ofthe shower head. Once they become partiallyplugged, the squealing starts and the uniformspray is blocked.Solve the problem by soaking the shower head ina plastic storage bag filled with vinegar or a hardwater scale removal product. Often you can just fillthe bag and tie it around the pipe that feeds theshower head. Follow label directions for anychemical you use.ManagementEndorsed Members:After soaking the shower head, rub it with a coarsecloth or use a toothpick to clear away residue andhard deposits.ASHI Store (GEM Marketing)ASHI@HomeBuildFaxGuardian FinancialInspectionContracts.comJoe Ferry, LLCTo make the job easier, you can simply removethe shower head by turning the connectorcounterclockwise. This may require using a smallwrench or pliers; protect the chrome plating byplacing a rag under the wrench.LegalShield & ID ShieldLiberty MutualMover Thank YouOneSource SolutionsPorch.comQuill.comTarget Professional ProgramsUpcoming ChapterEvents:2/19-2/223 Days of Secrets Revealed3/3Central PA Spring EducationEventBitcoin Explained Like You are FiveHearing news about the phenomenal rise ofbitcoin and wondering what the fuss is all about?Here is an explanation that even your 5 year oldnephew will understand:Imagine you give away a piece of candy to

3/17Western Washington SpringSeminar4/11-4/12another person. It’s a tangible, physical thingwhich is visible to the naked eye. Once you’vegiven away that candy, it is no longer with you. It isnow in possession of the other person.NOVA ASHI Spring SeminarYou don’t need a third party to verify this. Thewhole process is binary. Either you gave away thecandy or you didn’t.What if the candy is not a physical, sugary treatbut a digital entity? Even if you do give away thedigital candy, how do we know that it is now inpossession of the other person? You’d need somesort of a ledger to maintain that record and awitness to prove the authenticity of the transaction.Bitcoin is that candy and a blockchain is theledger. Each time you give away the whole candyor a fraction of it, a record is made on theblockchain and it remains for the entire world tosee. There’s no way for you to cheat by sayingthat you’ve given it away when you haven’t.There you go. This simplified explanation is theentire gist of what bitcoin and blockchain is allabout. The value of a bitcoin is determined bymarket sentiment and the rarity of availablebitcoins.Use this explanation as a party trick the next timeyou see someone spewing jargon.Still skeptical about buying bitcoin? Well, here’s anice little minimalist wallet to store your usualboring currency in the meanwhile. Visit ourstore for the coolest products available online.

BACK TO TOPUNDERSTANDING ERRORSPECIFICATIONSOF CONTINUOUS RADONMONITORINGNot all Specifications areEqualBy Dr. Kai Wundke, SunNuclear CorporationThe EPA has designated January as RadonAction Month with the goal of spreadingawareness about the harms radon can cause andthe importance of testing homes. In this spirit ofeducation, the following article addresses theways in which Continuous Radon Monitorperformance is evaluated – and why it’s good toknow the difference.Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) performanceevaluations by NRPP and NRSB follow stringentguidance for evaluation and test procedures.However, there is no guidance on howmanufacturers specify and market CRMperformance, which can lead to confusion andmisinterpretation.What are typical performance specifications?Typical Error – the “mean error” or “the mostlikely error” to be observed when performingrepeated tests. This error is less meaningful whencomparing CRM monitors only among each other,and not against a NIST (National Institute ofStandards & Technology) traceable source.