Matt Davis attended the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) New England Conference on September 9-10 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event featured discussions ranging from broad market and political forces to the technical complexities of inspecting 18th and 19th-century homes to the science of moisture intrusion.
Key Takeaways
Industry Challenges
The conference revealed significant challenges within home inspection. One inspection company owner had to downsize from seven inspectors to just three due to reduced business. Declining workloads have pressured inspectors and reduced conference attendance.
Massachusetts Legislation
New state laws now prohibit removing home inspections from real estate transactions. Previously, competitive markets encouraged buyers to waive inspections to strengthen offers. The National Association of Realtors has opposed the legislation, though it protects homeowners from purchasing properties with undisclosed issues.
Attack A Crack’s Response
We remain neutral on the legislation while monitoring its impact. We offer free evaluations and photo-based assessments to complement formal inspections.
Additionally, Attack A Crack became an ASHI New England affiliate member to strengthen relationships with home inspectors and industry professionals.
For Home Inspectors
If you’re a home inspector in New England, consider Attack A Crack as your trusted foundation repair partner. As an ASHI New England affiliate member, we understand the inspection process and work alongside inspectors — not against them. Learn more about our home inspector partnership program.
We provide fast, professional assessments that help you serve your clients better. Our foundation inspection process complements your work, and our free consultations give homebuyers the answers they need.
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