Books
|
Title
|
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) |