Books
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Title
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Member
Price
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Non
Member
Price
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Item
Number
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| WHAT'S IT WORTH: A Home Inspection & Appraisal
Manual |
$ 30.00
|
($ 35.00)
|
TXT001
|
This revised edition contains new
chapters on the use of inspection tools, life expectancies of all major areas
and components of a building, and is fully illustrated. A complete how-to book
on residential building inspection. 271 pages |
| KEEP ITS WORTH: Solving the Most Common Building
Problems |
$ 30.00
|
($ 35.00)
|
TXT002
|
Designed as a sequel to WHAT'S IT
WORTH, this 290 page book contains important information on common building
problems, their causes and cures. Fully illustrated, it is a must for
inspectors and homeowners alike. |
Electrical Inspection Handbook |
$ 45.00
|
($ 60.00)
|
TXT003
|
The New SPREI
Electrical Inspection Handbook is the most unique electrical inspection book
ever written. The book is an anthology of information from the best electrical
and inspection minds in the field, and presents to the reader that electrical
inspection information necessary to perform a successful home inspection. Fully
Illustrated with over 300 pages of vital electrical inspection information - A
must for every home inspector.
Cover
(330K)
|
| How to Avoid Real Estate Inspection Litigation |
$ 35.00
|
($ 50.00)
|
TXT004
|
A 96 page step
by step manual detailing the most common methods of avoiding lawsuits in
use today. Also includes a variety of documents, questionnaires, and report
writing techniques. An invaluable tool for any real estate
inspector.
Table of
Contents (81K)
|
| How To Successfully Market Your Inspection
Business |
$ 35.00
|
($ 50.00)
|
TXT005
|
This fact filled
marketing book covers the entire spectrum of how to successfully market your
inspection business. Tips and techniques of how to run a successful marketing
program fro the smallest to the largest inspection company are detailed in this
one of a kind book. Marketing strategies, plans, and programs are clearly
outlined for you to use and to increase your share of the inspection pie. The
book takes you step by step through how to beat your competition, how to
increase your volume of business, how to create new leads, and how to develop
referral sources. Learn how to develop your company image with an eye to being
the best in your region. Learn those techniques which make clients come back to
you for additional services. Learn how to use over 100 marketing techniques
tested and proven by successful inspection companies across the country. If you
are just starting out in the inspection business, or if you are having a hard
time expanding your inspection business then this is the book that you should
have. Written by Michael and Joseph Scaduto and based on experiences of
inspectors from all over the USA, this book will be one of your most important
sources of inspection marketing information.
Table of Contents
(44K)
|
| Maintenance Manual |
$
3.00 |
($ 5.00) |
TXT007 |
A 12 page detailed
maintenance manual describing when and what to do to provide year round
maintenance to house systems and components. An excellent handout for
your clients. Quantities of 25: $1.50 each; 50 at: $1.25 each; 100 at: $1.00
each (Shipping Extra on Bulk Rate items) |
| The Home Inspector's Bible |
$
60.00 |
($ 75.00) |
TXT011 |
The Home Inspector's Bible is the most
comprehensive text of questions and answers ever compiled for the home
inspection industry. Authors Joe and Mike Scaduto have spent several years
gathering and reviewing key questions and answers that all inspectors should
know. This 304 page fact filled book includes vital inspection information
covering such topics as heating, electrical, plumbing and structural inspection
concerns. In addition, it covers all the DO's and DON'Ts that all home
inspectors must adhere to. Questions and answers on how to deal with clients,
with real estate agents, with home owners, and interested third parties, as
well as issues dealing with legal ramifications, report writing, marketing and
industry standards are fully covered in this anthology of information. This
book is a definite must for any inspector's library.
Table of
Contents (41K)
|
| The Termite Report |
$
20.00 |
($ 25.00) |
TXT012 |
If you are looking for a
well written documented and fully illustrated text on termite and woodboring
insect damage along with structural damage to buildings, then The Termite
Report is for you. This 139 page, fully illustrated text contains valuable
information for home inspectors, particularly those who look for woodboring
insect evidence and damage along with structural problems with houses. A
special section is devoted to earthquakes and structural safety in earthquake
zones. |
| Report Writing For Home Inspectors |
$
20.00 |
($ 30.00) |
TXT014 |
Report Writing
For Home Inspectors contains over 100 pages of report writing information and
data. It is a book that is crammed full of vital data necessary to make your
reports not only readable but also to help you prevent mistakes that could
result in lawsuits. Every possible type of report format is reviewed and
critiqued along with actual examples of all the types of reports that an
inspector can come across. Even if you are using an inspection report now, this
book can add more professionalism to it. For the price, it is well worth
it.
Table of
Contents (18K)
|
| Red Flags Booklet |
$
7.50 |
($ 15.00) |
TXT015 |
This handy booklet of 62
pages contains an assortment of clues, telltale signs and red flags helpful to
both the beginning and seasoned home inspector. The author pinpoints things to
look for and shows the reader some of the more common defects and deficiencies
found in homes. |
| How To Successfully Organize and Operate a Home Inspection
Business |
$
45.00 |
($ 60.00) |
TXT016 |
This is the
most complete source book that any inspector would want to have in their
library. References and direct sources for inspection information regarding
inspection tips and techniques, actual case histories, business practices
office procedures, specific forms and documents and all of the know how of two
long-term practicing inspectors is crammed into this over 250 page text book.
This book has been described as a treasure of inspection
information.
Table of
Contents (151K)
|
 |
Volume I
Volume II
Volumes I &
II |
$
20.00
$ 30.00
$ 40.00 |
($ 30.00)
($ 50.00)
($ 60.00) |
TXT020
TXT021
TXT022 |
Complete reprints of the SPREI
Bulletin bound in book form. A great deal of informative articles, inspection
tips, and other useful information found in the SPREI Bulletin are now
available in these volumes.
Volume I contains SPREI Bulletin information from the
Summer of 1990 to the July-August issue of 1992.
Volume II contains SPREI Bulletin information from
September-October 1992 to the November-December issue of 1994. |
The ITI Manuals
|
SPREI is proud to present the following Instructional Technologies
Institute Manuals:
|
Member
Price
|
Non
Member
Price
|
Item
Number
|
| ITI Residential
Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems |
$
20.00 |
($ 30.00) |
ITI001 |
| This manual starts with a
detailed analysis of basic air conditioning concepts and takes the inspector
through a detailed inspection of all residential air conditioning systems. Air
cooled and water cooled systems are both discussed in detail. A must for all
inspectors wishing to improve upon their air conditioning and heat pump system
inspections. (20 pages, Illustrated) |
| ITI Residential
Heating Systems |
$
20.00 |
($ 30.00) |
ITI002 |
| Warm air, hydronic, and steam
systems are all discussed in detail, from basic heating concepts through proper
inspection procedures. All major types of heat distribution systems are
discussed. An excellent information source. (22 pages, Illustrated) |
| ITI Residential
Electrical Systems |
$
15.00 |
($ 25.00) |
ITI003 |
| An overview of electrical
systems and their inspection. A description of the many components of
residential electrical systems and their function are included. (15 pages,
Illustrated) |
| ITI Residential
Roofing Systems |
$
15.00 |
($ 25.00) |
ITI005 |
| An in depth look at all major
roofing systems and their inspection. All major varieties of asphalt, tile,
slate, metal, wood, membrane, and built up roofs are discussed. (16 pages,
Illustrated) |