I have just begun taking the Carson Dunlop course and they seem to be pushing “The Home Reference Book” it costs over $80 shipped. Does anyone have any feeback? Is this book worth it, or even necessary?
I’m quite willing to buy it but I thought I might get other opinions on it first.
I have one that was given to me by a friend.
Does have a lot of good information and the whole book stems towards a checklist style of Inspection that I don’t do, but does have very good info on what to check for.
Errors or not the basic stuff is great for reference and got me out of many brain freeze moments when I started.
It follows a great systems and components format .
Not a end all H.I Bible, but certainly one of the best books out there to help a new guy.
if anyone finds the perfect book we can all stop asking so many damn questions here.
Hi Dave I did the carson dulop course and it is very good at giving you a full understanding on how a house works and if you have all the course material you should have had a home reference book included.
I dont give these books away with a home inspection as it is to much info the average buyer or seller.
I use the discoverhorizon reporting system and it puts all the approprate drawings for you.
I give away to the client a binder from internachi and the home owners book also from internachi as this very simple for the client to understand then I insert the report at the front and it has been very well received by all.
If you need any help just give me a call or pm me.
Chris