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Home Inspection

Category - Business Operations

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You learn that another inspector is working with a real estate broker to illegally speed up the purchase of vacant homes. As an independent contractor, you know it is impossible for a single inspector to conduct the number of inspections reportedly completed in the identified time period. What should you do with this information?
  1. Do nothing since it is none of your business.
  2. Report your suspicions to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
  3. Contact local authorities about your suspicions.
  4. Notify the inspector and the real estate broker that you are aware of their scheme.
Explanation
Answer: B - You learn that another inspector is working with a real estate broker to illegally speed up the purchasing of vacant homes. As an independent contractor, you know it is impossible for a single inspector to conduct the number of inspections reportedly completed in the identified time period. You should report your suspicions to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). The inspector is clearly violating the Standards of Practice as well as the code of ethics for home inspectors. The Society will provide guidance for making a report to your local authorities.
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