Questions Of The Week April 5

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  1. List 3-5 questions a potential client should ask a home inspector

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2) The most dangerous aspect of electrical shock is _______

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3) You first have to insert and inflate the ball without accidentally rupturing it
This is not the most efficient or safe method of WHAT?

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4) List 3-5 Deceptive Tricks Sellers May Use to Pass A Home Inspection

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5) What are the most common causes of sink blockages
a) garbage
b) toilet paper and air freshener
c) solidified detergents and toothpaste
d) grease and hair
e) OJ Simpson

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EXTRA CREDIT

WHO sang this on WHAT song?
Now this one’s halfway gone

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Thanks Marc. Good questions.

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Thanks for doing these, Marc! Many enjoy the heck out of trying to answer them correctly. :+1:

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Great questions as always, Marc. Thanks again! :slight_smile:

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  1. 3-5 Questions a potential client should ask a home inspector
  1. What do you check?
  2. How long will the inspection take?
  3. What do you charge for a home inspection?
  4. How long have you been doing this?
  5. Can I come along during the inspection?

  1. The Amperage

  2. DWV Plumbing Test Balls

  3. Deceptive Tricks Sellers Use
    Seller trick #1: Ignorance is bliss
    Seller trick #2: Cosmetic cover-ups
    Seller trick #3: Downplaying problems
    Seller trick #4: Camouflaging decor
    Seller trick #5: Limiting the inspector’s access

  4. D

Extra Credit)
Lifehouse - Halfway Gone

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  1. 3-5 questions:
    1. Are you certified by Internachi, the world’s leader in Home Inspector education and certification?
    2. What experience and credentials do you have to perform the best home inspections in this town?
    3. What things do you check in a standard inspection?
    4. Are there any other services you offer beyond the standard inspection that would be recommended to add for the type of house I’m buying?
    5. Do you bring your own Elmo Doll or does the seller provide that?
  2. amperage
  3. flow blocking of water or sewer lines
  4. Deceptive seller tricks:
    1. air fresheners in the HVAC air return to hide musty smells
    2. open windows\run exhaust fans\move the CRM/packets outside to cheat Radon tests
    3. encapsulate the crawl space to hide foundation problems
    4. paint/caulk/spackle over rotten wood/trim/siding/etc
    5. Shawshank the walls (huge movie posters over holes or damage)
    6. Paint the attic to hide smoke stains\mold\water stains

grease and Hair
grease and Hair2304×597 441 KB

Bonus: Kelsea Ballerini - Hole in the bottle

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  1. We can go with should or would
    1, How much do you charge
    2. Why do you charge so much
    3. When can you be there
    4. How long will it take
    5. Do I need to waste my time to be there
  2. Amperage
  3. An outdated way to test DWV pipes with a test ball.
  4. Tricks
    1. Trying to cover up smells in the house
    2. put rugs over stains on the floor, damn dog.
    3. spackle and fresh paint
    4. A noisy street, play music in the house
    5. Water damage even if not fresh
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    Kelsea Ballerini - Hole in the bottle

And might I say I love Bert’s #5 answer.
And also add that Marc must have some tricks going on here

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Cool questions Marc !!

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No tricks this time Jim… … … I’ll do better next time!

You guys gave good answers. David missing the music but Larry told me not to hold it against him.

Congrats to
David Freund
Bert Hull
Jim Gilbert

  1. List 3-5 questions a potential client should ask a home inspector
    'What do you check?
    'What don’t you check?
    'What do you charge for a home inspection?
    'How long have you been doing this?
    'Can I come along during the inspection?
    'How long will the inspection take?
    'Can I see a sample report

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2) The most dangerous aspect of electrical shock is _______
Voltage is a measure of the pressure that allows electrons to flow, while amperage is a measure of the volume of electrons
The most dangerous aspect of electrical shock is the amperage, not the voltage

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3) You first have to insert and inflate the ball without accidentally rupturing it
This is not the most efficient or safe method of WHAT?

Why Traditional DWV Plumbing Test Balls are a Thing of the Past
To use the inflatable plumbing test ball system, you first have to insert and inflate the ball without accidentally rupturing it. Then, add water into the upper piping system until it reaches the upper terminal of the system. After you check for escaping water and call your inspector to get the permit signed off, you deflate the test ball and repeat the whole process multiple times if you’re working on a multi-story building.

Inflatable test balls get the job done — stopping the flow of water so you can test pressure and check for leaks — but they aren’t the most efficient method, nor are they the safest.

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4) List 3-5 Deceptive Tricks Sellers May Use to Pass A Home Inspection
Painting Over Problem Areas
Remaining in the Dark About Potential Problems
Not Mentioning Issues by Former Occupants
Downplaying Any Concerns You Raise
Strategically Placing Decor Over Problem Areas
Disguising Problems With New Carpet
Using New Construction as a Decoy
Removing Evidence of Damage
Playing “Dumb”
Restricting Access

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5) What are the most common causes of sink blockages
a) garbage
b) toilet paper and air freshener
c) solidified detergents and toothpaste
d) grease and hair
e) OJ Simpson
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Hair and grease are the most common causes of sink blockages

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WHO sang this on WHAT song?
Now this one’s halfway gone
Kelsea Nicole Ballerini is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She began songwriting as a child and signed with Black River Entertainment in 2014, releasing her debut studio album the following year, The First Time.

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Congrats winners!

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@mgoldenberg
@bhull1
@dfreund
Marc, Thank you very much for doing this. It is really enjoyable and a good learning experience.
Congrats to Bert and David.
Really like the way you also include the answers in detail

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Awesome, well done.

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Congrats to everyone. :+1:

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Great effort by everyone!

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Wow, Marc, thanks again for some great questions!

Congrats to Bert and Jim who answered EVERYTHING correctly! I’m not worthy :slight_smile:

And Larry, as always a stand up guy and thanks for convincing Marc not to hold the EC against me!

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Congratulations to David Freund, Bert Hull, and Jim Gilbert

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Congratulations

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Way to go and Congratulations to David Freund, Bert Hull, and Jim Gilbert. :+1:

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@mgoldenberg, once again YOU made this special for many to enjoy!

Thanks!

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