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A case of a national home ownership was established in 2004, after the U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that more than 74 million American families now own their own home. This yearÂÂ? S Home buying and selling season, according to projections, Americans will use to take on the 2004, with sales of new and existing homes probably more than eight million units.

Last week the National Association of Realtors (NAR), that in March alone, sales of newly constructed homes set a new record with an unexpected increase of 12 percent. is sold with the property records in terms of the number of property owners is set, it is important that the buyer maintain the sanctity of their American Dream and the validity of such a large investment with an objective professional inspection.

Fortunately recognize the importance of the buyer before an inspection, the tranquility of the mind and of the value of the purchase is an informed buying decision. According to a 2003 survey by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the oldest and most respected professional association home inspectors in North America, 85 percent of buyers get an inspection before the purchase.


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that the technical knowledge, a high level of professional experience, inspection and reporting of results homebuyers are top qualities in a home inspector.

AA? Since the study, the industry is a growing interest among buyers of the value from an inspection of the house has seen AA? said Don Norman, ASHIÂÂ? s 2005, the President, whose organization represents about 6,000 professional home inspectors in North America. AA? It is very important that consumers recognize that this value is the byproduct of an inspection by an experienced, ethical roots and trained professionals to support all functions of a cessation Inspector.ÂÂ>

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, buyers are aware of the importance and benefits of home inspections and inspectorsÂÂ? to meet the obligation industryÂÂ? s highest standards started to extend the completion of a comprehensive brand strategy and consumer education campaign to raise consumer awareness in these areas. Renowned ASHI Experience, effort, and its redesigned website resulting SocietyÂÂ supported? The commitment to the standard for customer service combined with high competence in the profession establish itself. The aim of the ASHIÂÂ? It is, buyers and sellers the information they need to make informed decisions equip.

AA? The ASHI Web site can be very blur the home inspection, AA? Said Norman. AA? It is a valuable resource for teaching home buying and selling process when they connected with an ASHI inspection, buyers offer peace of mind to their biggest one can investments.ÂÂ?

from a variety of new features on the website provides the Virtual Home Inspection (VHI), an interactive tour of inspection, based on the standards of the practice. Also available in AA ASHI.org revised and simplified? Find an Inspector tool, AA? to see which users in a professional inspectors in their area and communicate with them in real time. In addition, an AA? Rate your InspectorÂÂ ASHI? Segment of the website also allows consumers to provide information about their experiences quitting General Home Inspection.


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In an effort to obtain an exceptional customer service ASHI Inspectors are required to attend the training in the field of professional home inspection, buildings and their systems. To become a member, ASHI Inspectors are also required to pay a minimum of 250 home inspections complete, professional and two written exams, tests inspectorsÂÂ home? Knowledge of systems and components for building, writing reports, setting standards for the practice and code of ethics, and the diagnosis of building defects.

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founded in 1976, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the oldest and most respected non-profit organization of professional home inspectors in North America. Its mission is to promote excellence and exemplary practice within the profession. ASHIÂÂ? S-Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics are the generally accepted guidelines for the profession of Home Inspection.

For more information on the American Society of Home Inspectors, please contact the Association 932 Lee Street, Suite 101, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016th Phone: 800-743-2744. Or visit the ASHI Web www.ashi.org.


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