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Summary: Home Inspector Know-How (Review from Denise Clark reviewer)
Review: Reviewed by Denise M. Clark
Denise's Pieces Author Site & Book Reviews Home inspectors are here to stay, and their services are not only needed, but are also desired in today's fluctuating economy. Home inspectors check out a home before purchase by prospective buyers to help determine the existing conditions of a home - they can also tell the prospective home buyer what repairs and upgrades might be needed.
These problem spotters, and solvers, earn hundreds of dollars for their expertise, and can help save potential homebuyers thousands of dollars on repairs and upgrades. A home inspector performs a visual inspection - he identifies potential problems in a wealth of areas. he can spot trouble in septic and well water systems, and with gas and water connections, among dozens of others, including heating, air conditioning, and electrical and plumbing systems.
Author Cozzi, in a step-by-step, vastly illustrated guide shows the reader, homeowner, or potential home inspector, exactly what to look for, both on the exterior of a home and its interior. He shows the prospective inspector how to properly fill out reports, how to handle clients, and how to maintain accurate reports and records.
Using his vast knowledge and experience, Mr. Cozzi has the uncanny ability to take what is thought to be a convoluted process and simplify it with his easy writing style, one which entertains as it instructs, which with most 'how-to' books, is no easy feat. His narrative is extremely reader-friendly and amazingly informative at the same time, guiding the reader along on a discourse of everything that is expected of a home inspector.
Mr. Cozzi has appeared in local and national newspapers, offering real estate advice. And it's easy to see why. He's the expert. This book should be required reading for every home owner.
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Summary: Home inspections explained in excellent detail
Review: Some of the newspaper reviews I read about this book said it was excellent so I thought I buy the book to find out for myself. They were right since after reading this book I think it really "tells you the facts that other books don't tell you" as noted by the cover. I don't think I could find a better inspection book on the market than this one. Inspecting and maintaining my home will be much easier for me after learning what's in this book. Highly recommended to anyone!
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Summary: Home inspections explained in excellent detail
Review: Some of the newspaper reviews I read about this book said it was excellent so I thought I buy the book to find out for myself. They were right since after reading this book I think it really "tells you the facts that other books don't tell you" as noted by the cover. I don't think I could find a better inspection book on the market than this one. Inspecting and maintaining my home will be much easier for me after learning what's in this book. Highly recommended to anyone!
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Summary: Learn the flaws to look for in a home
Review: The primary purpose of this book is to help you become an effective inspector of homes, but the audience is much broader than that. If you own a home or are thinking about buying one, then you should read it. It will help you develop that critical, discerning eye concerning what to look for in spotting flaws in a house.
I spent almost eight years as a construction worker, six where I was the foreman, and have performed many repairs to my own homes. And yet, there was much in the book that I was unaware of. It was a learning experience for me, and it will be for you. Unless you find the perfect house or are already an expert, buying this book and reading it will be time and money that will be returned many times over.
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Summary: If you own a home you need this book.
Review: There were some good book reviews in the newspaper and I purchased this book from that and am very glad I did. I learned more about my home with this book than I would have if I was a Realtor or investor for many years. The reality advice I got from the book is worth far more than the price I paid.
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Summary: This is a great book!
Review: This is a must read book especially for inspectors new to the business.
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Summary: Everything you must know to inspect a home
Review: This is a truly eye-opening book that I would not be without the next time I consider purchasing a new home. "The Home Inspection Business from A to Z" provides detailed information on what to look for and just how serious various problems might be. Filled with copious illustrations and photographs it is easy to see exactly the problems the author is discussing. The coverage is extensive enough to start you in the business of home inspections and Mr. Cozi goes through the details of what is necessary to begin such a venture. Areas discussed include heating systems, air conditioning systems, water heaters, foundations, plumbing, septic, electrical systems, roofs, walls, decks, flooring, and just about anything else you can think of. Before reading the book I had no idea the number of potentially serious problems that can be easily discovered with a minimal inspection and some basic knowledge. This is a highly recommended book for anyone looking to purchase a new home, considering purchasing a home for investment purposes, or looking to start a new business.
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Summary: Everything you must know to inspect a home
Review: This is a truly eye-opening book that I would not be without the next time I consider purchasing a new home. "The Home Inspection Business from A to Z" provides detailed information on what to look for and just how serious various problems might be. Filled with copious illustrations and photographs it is easy to see exactly the problems the author is discussing. The coverage is extensive enough to start you in the business of home inspections and Mr. Cozi goes through the details of what is necessary to begin such a venture. Areas discussed include heating systems, air conditioning systems, water heaters, foundations, plumbing, septic, electrical systems, roofs, walls, decks, flooring, and just about anything else you can think of. Before reading the book I had no idea the number of potentially serious problems that can be easily discovered with a minimal inspection and some basic knowledge. This is a highly recommended book for anyone looking to purchase a new home, considering purchasing a home for investment purposes, or looking to start a new business.
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Summary: Everything you must know to inspect a home
Review: This is a truly eye-opening book that I would not be without the next time I consider purchasing a new home. "The Home Inspection Business from A to Z" provides detailed information on what to look for and just how serious various problems might be. Filled with copious illustrations and photographs it is easy to see exactly the problems the author is discussing. The coverage is extensive enough to start you in the business of home inspections and Mr. Cozi goes through the details of what is necessary to begin such a venture. Areas discussed include heating systems, air conditioning systems, water heaters, foundations, plumbing, septic, electrical systems, roofs, walls, decks, flooring, and just about anything else you can think of. Before reading the book I had no idea the number of potentially serious problems that can be easily discovered with a minimal inspection and some basic knowledge. This is a highly recommended book for anyone looking to purchase a new home, considering purchasing a home for investment purposes, or looking to start a new business.
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Summary: Extremely complete book - BEST in it's category by far!!!
Review: This is an outstanding book on home inspections. It's very, very complete, covers EVERY topic, has a 13 page comprehensive INDEX, HUNDREDS of photographs and diagrams with DETAILED descriptions about what to look for when inspecting a home, and more. This book has been recommended by many of the Top 50 Book Reviewers in the country! After reading one of their reviews and knowing that they are professional book reviewers, I purchased this book and am extremely happy I did since I have learned more than I imagined possible. The price is very low for the amount of information and content you receive. Great book for professional home inspectors or home owners, buyers and sellers who are new to the home inspection field. Highly recommended by myself and many Top 50 Book Reviewers.
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