Raleigh Home Inspector Gary Gentry - Owner of Quality Residential Inspectons; Master Inspector By Review

The MIBR® designation is awarded to a Home Inspector who demonstrates superior home inspection skill and knowledge as judged by a panel of his or her peers.  In the Peer Review process, a panel of experienced Home Inspectors simultaneously inspect a home to assemble an extensive list of the items that, in the collective opinion of the panel, are items that are considered to be “must-find” items. Must-find items are those deficiencies that are judged absolutely necessary to be included in any proficient, professional Home Inspection report such as that provided to a paying customer.

Raleigh Home Inspector Gary Gentry, Owner of Quality Residential Inspections, is an ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI) and has earned the prestigious NCASHI Master Inspector By Review (MIBR) designation

The Peer Review pits the skill set and knowledge of a single Home Inspector against the combined skill and knowledge of a group of six to eight experienced Home Inspectors. The  Peer Review is conducted under conditions that are much more stringent and laborious than those encountered during a typical Home Inspection. The candidate is allowed only two hours to complete their assessment of the home. Failure to observe and report on even a single one of the conditions, determined to be a “must find” item,  is disqualifying.

While attaining the MIBR® designation is a highly regarded achievement,  it’s not really about attaining a new designation. The exercise is, and is intended to be, an educational tool to be used by a professional Home Inspector to better their inspection skills.

It is rare that a Home Inspector is able to gain direct input regarding their knowledge, inspection methodologies, and their reporting habits. “A Home Inspector, no matter how experienced or knowledgeable they might be, is always able to improve” says Mr Gentry. “And, with a dedication to improvement comes an increased real value for home-buyers or other clients who contract for their service. Who among professionals isn’t interested in providing a better value for their customers? This Raleigh Home Inspector is always willing to participate in any activity that might serve to make me a better Home Inspector. The NCASHI Peer Review program provides a most valuable learning experience for any North Carolina Home Inspector wanting to better themselves and their offered service. But it isn’t for the thin-skinned or the faint of heart…candidates are told to check their egos at the door because they will be closely, and sometimes harshly, scrutinized”. To learn more about the NCASHI and the Peer Review process, visit them on their website.

Should you be in need of a professional Raleigh Home Inspector, then contact Quality Residential Inspections at 919-848-4833 or schedule your Raleigh Home Inspection right here on this website. Quality Residential Inspections provides Home Inspection and ancillary testing services to the entire Triangle region of North Carolina.

Buying a home can be exhilarating…owning a home can be exciting; the Raleigh Home Inspector is able to routinely observe the excitement evident when a new home is being purchased. Investing in your own home is smart, too, for a number of reasons. For most of us, the financial investment is a considerable one. I haven’t heard of too many homes being given away lately, have you? And I’ve posted here  before on various considerations regarding Home Maintenance. So what can the prudent home-buyer do to protect that substantial investment? What does it mean to “protect your investment”?

1) First, you should arrange for the services of a professional Raleigh Home Inspector to inspect the home prior to your purchase so that you know the physical condition of the property. I am often surprised at just how little time a prospective buyer, who is already under contract to purchase the property, has actually spent at there. I have stated before that a Home Inspector is paid to be suspicious even when there is nothing particular to be suspicious about…and that’s what you need prior to plunking down a significant amount of money for that new home…someone who is suspicious and someone who is not “in love” with that beautiful new home. A professional Home Inspection will provide you with valuable insight as to the physical condition of the property without emphasis on the floor plan of the house or the colors of the interior walls or of the condition of the wall-to-wall carpet. Having a Home Inspection will be mostly invaluable to you in your purchasing decision because the Inspection Report will identify areas of concern that you may not have yet considered. Is there any indication of damage from past plumbing leaks? What about from roof leakage? Are there any obvious electrical hazards present that need to be corrected? Is that garage overhead door operating safely?  The Home Inspector should also teach you a bit about the home because homes don’t generally come with  Owners Manuals. Where is that main water shut-off valve located in case you were to have to turn off the water…..right now? What is the most efficient way to operate the heat pump system?

The Raleigh Home Inspector Suggests That A Good Maintenance Plan Can Go A Long Way Toward Protection Of Your Investment

2) So now you’ve made a really good and informed purchase…you’ve signed on the dotted line and now you are the home-owner. Not a home-owner…THE Homeowner. It’s yours. It’s your baby! Not just part of it but the whole enchilada. Your perspective of how to protect your investment has just changed. Now, you have to maintain the home and do everything that you can to make sure it’s value is maintained. And that is a tall order and one that is often taken lightly or outright misunderstood. The maintenance of a home requires a significant general commitment as well as considerable expenditures of both time and money. Home Inspectors routinely report on various conditions that are quite costly to correct and, often, these issues could have been prevented with a good maintenance plan and some affirmative action. Anything to do with water is a recurring and prominent theme with a home. Keeping the exterior well maintained is important…the siding and wood trim need to be periodically prepared and painted to prevent deterioration. Plumbing leaks, and roof leaks, need to be discovered as quickly as possible to prevent damage…there’s that water “thingy” again.

And what’s going on in those spaces of the home …those places into which most people rarely venture. What’s happening in that crawl space or attic space? You need to know what’s happening, and to know, you have to go there or have someone else check it out for you. Having your cooling and heating systems serviced is important to their well-being and to their longevity. And the list goes on.

3) At some time in the future, you are going to decide you want to sell your home. Maybe you need to upgrade to larger spaces or maybe you’re in need of down-sizing. Irrespective of your motivations, you’ll want to be able to fetch the most amount of money that the market will bear. Right? So pay attention to the way the home looks. Pay attention to how it presents itself. Drag out that dusty ole’ home-buyers hat, put it on, go out to the street, and take a good long, hard and unbiased look at your home. Walk around the exterior. What do you see? Do you see well-manicured shrubbery or scraggly bushes brushing up against the exterior walls? Do you see blinds hanging askew in the windows? Do you see “stuff” around the perimeter of the exterior? While a Home Inspector doesn’t pay too much attention to cosmetic items, you can bet your hard-earned money that your prospective buyers are doing just that. Do you remember how the home looked the first time you saw it? So spruce up the exterior. Clean and tidy up the interior. Know that, just as you did, your prospective buyer will form a first impression and that you want that first impression to be a positive one. Protecting your investment begins with your due diligence prior to purchase and doesn’t end until you have sold your investment for the fair price that you deserve. Hopefully, and with a good maintenance plan, that price will be one that is profitable for you.

For more articles related to homes, home-buying, and Home Inspections by the Raleigh Home Inspector, Gary Gentry, visit his Expert Author page at e-Zine Articles.

While the identification and reporting of such things is outside the scope and Standards of Practice of a Raleigh Home Inspection in North Carolina (unless the Raleigh Inspector happens to be appropriately licensed), Home Inspectors are in a position to…”notice” …evidence that there may be issues with any particular home regarding pests. I mean, after all, we are the ones crawling around in the Crawl Spaces where most fear to tread. Most clients are aware that we are in an area where termites are a potentially major issue. Now there’s a word that strikes fear into home-buyers…but what about the other myriad of bothersome pests that might be present?

There are often some mostly obvious signs that there is, or has been, an issue. Many times, we’ll discover bait traps, rodentcides, glue blocks, and any number of readily available “systems” designed to rid an area of pests. Are those types of treatments effective? Maybe so and maybe no. But based on our experience, nothing beats the work of a professional who knows exactly what they are doing and who has all the right tools and methodologies to identify and correct most any problem.

A Glue Trap Observed In A Crawl Space During A Raleigh Home Inspection

A Bait Trap Observed During A Raleigh Home Inspection

Another Type Of Glue Trap Observed During A Raleigh Home Inspection

A Rodentcide Pellet Pack Observed In A Crawl Space By The Raleigh Inspector

In any event, your Raleigh Home Inspector may notify you, either in your Home Inspection report or verbally during the Home Inspection, that the house might have an issue with pests.  In that instance, it might be prudent to contact a licensed Pest Control Operator to determine what issues might be present and what might be the best way to remedy the problem.

If you are in need of a professional Home Inspection, we recommend you hire an Inspector that is certified by the American Society Of Home Inspectors (ASHI)…one that is a member of the North Carolina Chapter of ASHI (NCASHI).

Call Quality Residential Inspections at 919-848-4833 and schedule your Home Inspection today! Or Schedule Your Home Inspection right here on our website…

When Mr. Joe Ruffing needs a professional Raleigh Home Inspection, he calls Quality Residential Inspections…listen to Joe as he tells you why that is…..

So there you have it…you see, Joe hired us the first time to inspect his own personal home. Then he hired another local Home Inspector and realized that our service was superior. Thank You, Joe, for your your kind words and for sharing your opinion with us!

We invite you to come visit us on the Raleigh Inspector YouTube Channel…where you can watch some of our videos pertaining to the topic of Home Inspections.

When you need a superior, professional Home Inspection in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Surrounding areas, then give us a call today at 919-848-4833. We look forward to hearing from you and to providing you with the best services possible! And, should you need ancillary testing services e.g. Radon-In-Air testing, water testing, etc., then we can take care of those needs for you as well.

Recently, Mr. Gibbs Smith wrote to us and said:

“Thanks Gary! Enjoyed meeting you and working with you! Appreciate the detailed and quality report!”

You won't be disappointed with the service of Quality Residential Inspections...Your Preferred Raleigh Home Inspection firm

We are constantly and consistently striving to provide our clients with an inspection experience that they are glad to a part of…one that they later reflect upon and sincerely believe that they received exceptional value for their expenditure.
Mr. Steve Lester, a repeat client, wrote and said:

“Hi Gary,
Thank you for another great job!”

And Mr. Chris Wykle  simply said:

“Thank you for the very thorough report!”

You can preview a copy of the type of Home Inspection Report that you can expect from us right here on our website.

To peruse more comments and reviews of the Raleigh Home Inspector, please visit our Quality Residential Inspections Google Places page where many of our satisfied Home Inspection clients have posted their thoughts for the whole world to see….and we really do appreciate their having taken the time to do so.

We invite you to come visit us on the Raleigh Inspector YouTube Channel…where you can watch some of our videos pertaining to the topic of Home Inspections.

If you are in need of a top-of-the-line, professional Home Inspection in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Surrounding areas, then give us a call today at 919-848-4833. We look forward to hearing from you and to providing you with the best services possible! And, should you need ancillary testing services e.g. Radon-In-Air testing, water testing, etc., then we can take care of those needs for you as well.

Gary Gentry is accedited as an ASHI Certifed Inspector (ACI)

The distinctive gold standard logo and ACI acronym provide opportunities for qualified Home Inspectors to differentiate themselves from their competition.  In general, they signify a much higher level of experience and tested knowledge. For Home Inspectors  in regulated states such as here in North Carolina, these symbols promote the inspectors dedication to excellence and provide convincing evidence of that dedication and of going well  “above and beyond” the minimum requirements imposed by  state licensing and maintaining ASHI Certified Inspector status as well.

The designation assists in assuring the home-buying public that they are hiring the very best of the best…a Quality Residential Inspections Home Inspector that takes his business, and theirs, to a very serious level. If you are in search of a dedicated, professional Home Inspector for your Home Inspection, then search no further as you have found us! Call us today at 919-848-4833 to schedule your Inspection or SCHEDULE right here on our website.

The North Carolina Chapter of The American Society of Home Inspectors

Gary Gentry, owner/principal of Quality Residential Inspections of Raleigh, NC and an NCASHI member, assisted the chapter with the development of the new site. You can visit their new website at www.ncashi.com .

The new NCASHI website has something for consumers and Home Inspectors alike

On the new site, consumers can obtain information regarding why it’s so important to locate and select an American Society of Home Inspectors Certified Inspector and that can be done from the website using their Inspector Locator. A search for a Certified ASHI Inspector can be accomplished by North Carolina County or by using the Last Name of a member Inspector.

Home Inspectors in the state can find information concerning upcoming chapter meetings; all Home Inspectors are invited to attend and are encouraged to become members. Home Inspectors can also find valuable information concerning:

1) Upcoming Educational Conferences, where NCASHI provides the very best presenters on the most interesting and pertinent of topics, and where Inspectors can satisfy their continuing education requirements. The North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board (NCHILB) requires continuing education for the maintenance of a license. ASHI requires continuing education for retaining a members certification status.

2) Upcoming Peer Reviews where veteran Home Inspectors and novices alike can test their inspection knowledge and methodologies against those of a panel of some of the most experienced Inspectors in the state. While the Peer Review is an educational event, requiring active participation over a rigorous day of inspecting an reporting, the elusive Inspector By Review designation is always there as a reward for demonstrated achievement and performance. You can view a video about the Peer Review program by visiting the NCASHI YouTube Channel.

The coveted Inspector By Review designation

If you are in need of a Raleigh Home Inspection by a professional Raleigh Home Inspector, then contact Quality Residential Inspections and schedule right here on our website. Or visit NCASHI and locate a competent and professional Home Inspector in your area….either way, you’ll be pleased with the effort and professionalism of your chosen Home Inspection firm.

A NCASHI Home Inspector can help you because We Speak House!

You Can Be Sure That Your Raleigh Home Inspector and ASHI Member..."Speaks House"

A New Poll From ASHI Reports More Than 70 Percent of Homeowners Agree Their Home Inspection Helped Them Avoid Potential Problems.

* Nearly 90 percent of all U.S. homeowners surveyed believe home inspections are a necessity, not a luxury.

* A home inspection conducted by an ASHI Certified Inspector examines the physical structure and systems of a house.

* ASHI is the only professional organization of home inspectors that has completed NCCA certification process.

DES PLAINES, Ill, (February 22, 2011) – Nearly three in four (72 percent) U.S. homeowners agree the home inspection they had when they purchased their current primary residence helped them avoid potential problems with their home, according to a survey released today by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Also, almost two in three (64 percent) noted, in the long run, they saved a lot of money as result of their home inspection. As the housing market begins to recover, ASHI encourages homeowners and buyers to hire a certified home inspector and to get a home inspection to help further protect their investment.

The survey1 was recently conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of ASHI to gauge current consumer perceptions about the purpose and value of a home inspection. Results revealed 88 percent of all homeowners believe home inspections are a necessity, not a luxury.

“ASHI’s goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance of a home inspection and to enhance the professionalism of home inspectors,” said Kurt Salomon, ASHI president. “It is encouraging to know consumers are listening and understand the significance of protecting their largest single investment, their home.”

While it is clear homeowners who had an inspection understand the value it serves, many still incorrectly believe certain components are included in a standard home inspection. For example, septic systems, electrical wiring and plumbing behind drywall and swimming pools are commonly mistaken as items that are included when, in fact, they typically are not.

“ASHI remains committed to educating consumers on what a standard home inspection is likely to include,” said Salomon. As such, ASHI members have committed to following a Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics that outlines what consumers should expect to be covered in a home inspection report.

During a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes a detailed look at the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation. An ASHI home inspector will examine the condition of the home’s roof, attic and visible insulation, foundation, basement and structural components, as well as interior plumbing and electrical systems. For a complete list of what’s included in a home inspection, please visit www.ASHI.org.

Additionally, nearly three in four homeowners surveyed (70 percent) assume all home inspectors must be certified and licensed, when in fact, not all are. “It is important for consumers to do their homework before hiring an inspector,” said Salomon.

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) has recognized ASHI as an accrediting association for its profession-leading Certified Inspector Program. As the only home inspection association program approved by the NCCA, this accreditation helps consumers make educated buying decisions and further recognizes ASHI’s Certified Inspectors Program.

ASHI’s “Find an Inspector” tool allows homeowners to locate an inspector in their area. Always check with your local inspector for a complete list of services provided.

About the American Society of Home Inspectors
Founded in 1976 and with more than 5,000 members, ASHI is the oldest and most widely recognized non-profit, professional organization of home inspectors in North America. Its Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics is the industry standard. For more information, visit ASHI online. To stay connected to ASHI news and updates, please visit the association’s Facebook Fan Page – the American Society of Home Inspectors, or follow ASHI on Twitter – @ashi_inspection.

About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world’s leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in over 215 countries and territories through our North American, European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us – and our clients – stay ahead of what’s next. For more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.

Out-going NCASHI CoR representative Bill Dillon (left) converses with South Atlantic Group Leader Shannon Cory of Georgia ASHI

Mr. Gentry attended as the in-coming representative of the North Carolina chapter of ASHI.  Mr. Dillon is the out-going representative of the chapter.  A special “Thank You” goes out to Bill for his interest, dedication, and support of ASHI and the NC chapter.

Mr. Shannon Cory, of the ASHI Georgia chapter, was elected Group Leader for the South Atlantic group; the South Atlantic group includes the NCASHI chapter.

Among other matters of business, the meeting accomplished the election of  C0R Group Leaders for eleven (11) geographical regions of the United Stated and Canada. The regional groups represent the membership of over sixty (60) ASHI chapters.

Mr. Howard Pegelow of the Great Lakes ASHI chapter and the out-going Speaker of the CoR, presided over the meeting. A special thanks goes out to Howard for his dedication to the Society. Mr. Pegelow also introduced Mr. Bob Walstead of the Southern Colorado chapter as the in-coming Speaker.

Out-going ASHI Council of Representatives Speaker (CoR) Howard Pegelow addresses the CoR

Notable presenters at the meeting included:

• Jeff Arnold – ASHI Executive Director
• David Tamney – ASHI President
• Kurt Salomon – ASHI Presdient-Elect
• Russell Daniels – ASHI Director of Chapter Relations
• Skip Walker – Group Leader, Pacific Region

Special recognition goes out to ASHI Board of Directors member Larry Cerro who presented an outstanding, detailed, and most factually accurate portrayal of the history of the ASHI Council of Representatives.

If you are in need of a professional Raleigh Home Inspection by the Raleigh Home Inspector, then give us a call at 919.848.4833, or schedule your Home Inspection online today.

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American Society of Home Inspectors

ASHI was founded in 1976 and is the nations foremost, largest, and most highly regarded professional Home Inspector organization, is a not-for-profit association that assists and represents Home Inspectors from around the globe in the promotion of excellence and exemplary practice within the Home Inspection profession.

ASHI developed the CoR to provide its members with a representative vehicle in the governance of the Society and to communicate with its leadership. Through the CoR, the Council provides its chapters with a “voice” to its Board of Directors.

As a CoR representative for NCASHI, the duties are varied. A representative is tasked, among others, to:

• Vote for ASHI Directors
• Maintain an informed knowledge of ASHI business through contact with other Council members and keeping themselves apprised of ASHI correspondence
• Keep their respective membership informed regarding Board actions
• Be the liaison between chapter members and the Council
• Attend the annual Council meeting at the ASHI National Conference
• Attend the annual Leadership Day in Chicago

NCASHI

For information about how a Home Inspector can join NCASHI, visit their website and contact any of their officers