HomeTeam Inspection Service

<a href="https://www.hometeamfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=future-of-home-inspection-hometeam-2728913" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a>, the 200-plus-unit home inspection franchise, has built a brand on innovation. As the industry continues to advance,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/info">HomeTeam</a> remains focused on the ideal mix of technology and traditional inspection methods to ensure the best experience and highest quality inspection for its franchise owners and their customers alike.“We love technology and are incredibly excited about what it has allowed us to do for our system. But just because you can doesn't mean you should,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cook-a2810b8b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=future-of-home-inspection-hometeam-2728913" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt Cook</a>, Director of Business Development. “Yes, there's all this tech continuing to develop, but the future of home inspections at HomeTeam is to continue using the tech where it makes sense — not blindly following it and risking a decrease in quality.”<h2>The Role of Technology</h2>HomeTeam is selective in its adoption of new technologies. While there are multiple tools available to inspectors and their teams, HomeTeam is discerning, working to understand both the risks and benefits of each option as to make a fully educated decision.<h4>Thermal Imaging</h4>While thermal imaging is a tool often used in the home inspection industry, Cook said he has a “love/hate” relationship with it. It can provide insights into heat signatures, potentially indicating issues like moisture intrusion and insulation deficiencies. Still, a home inspector’s job is ultimately to provide a visual evaluation of the state of the home.“We would love to be able to access what’s behind the wall, but we can’t,” Cook said. “It’s kind of like when you go to the doctor and tell them you think you broke a bone. Even if they share that suspicion, they’re going to send you to a specialist to get an x-ray. If a home inspector thinks there might be moisture intrusion or insulation deficiencies, they can mention that in the report, but we always recommend calling in a specialist to make the final call.”<h4>Drones: A Tool with Caveats</h4>Drones are another technology becoming popular in the home inspection world. Some inspectors like to use them to get a visual assessment of hard-to-reach areas, but there are still limitations. There are many rules and regulations surrounding drones, and it’s crucial to comply. Further, there are still some scenarios in which being fully present is beneficial.“Technically speaking, you can use a drone to look at a roof,” Cook said, “but when you don't walk the roof, you don't feel the soft spots that guide you to look underneath and find more information about a potential issue.”&nbsp;<h4>Software and AI: Enhancing Efficiency, Not Replacing Expertise</h4>HomeTeam is also incorporating software and AI into its operations. The tool is primarily seen as a way to enhance efficiency and allow inspectors to spend more time with clients, providing education and knowledge.&nbsp;“I want our new software to make us more efficient so that we can spend more time with the client being educational, giving them knowledge,” Cook said. “That builds trust and makes them a more readily capable homeowner.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The Importance of Expertise and Education</h2>At the core of HomeTeam's philosophy is the emphasis on expertise and client education. Cook believes that the primary role of a home inspector is to educate clients about their property, and HomeTeam emphasizes the importance of doing this in an educational, non-alarming way.The company's emphasis on a clear mission, client education, and a balanced approach to technology has been a key driver of HomeTeam’s success to this point, and it will ensure that HomeTeam remains a trusted and reliable partner for homeowners and real estate professionals.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice.">https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice.</a>&nbsp;

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How HomeTeam Inspection Service Balances Technology & Expertise

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As technology becomes increasingly prevalent in the home inspection realm, HomeTeam strikes a balance by continuing to emphasize the human element of the business, too.

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