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Books

Title

Member
Price
Non
Member
Price
Item
Number
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. 
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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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)Adobe PDF Icon
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)

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