DS Home Inspection - Info Site Quiz
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Which of the following locations can be included in an inspection?

  • Southern Maryland; Southern Virginia; and Washington, D.C.
  • Maryland; Northern Virginia; and Washington, D.C. (correct)
  • Annapolis, Maryland; Alexandria, Virginia; and the heart of Washington, D.C.
  • Baltimore, Maryland; Arlington, Virginia; and the outskirts of Washington, D.C.

    • When might a 4-point inspection be added to an initial inspection?

  • At any time, if needed.
  • Only if the first inspection is inconclusive.
  • At the end of the first inspection. (correct)
  • During the second inspection.

    • If a first inspection is scheduled for 2 PM, what should happen to the other inspection block?

  • The PM slot the next day should be blocked.
  • The 10 AM slot should be blocked. (correct)
  • The 2 PM slot needs to be blocked.
  • The slot cannot be blocked.

    • What type of inspection might be added as a stand-alone?

    <p>A Walk and Talk inspection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if a client asks for an inspection on a Saturday?

    <p>Contact the company for further direction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When scheduling an inspection in Virginia that uses a Sentrilock, who should you contact for a one-day access code?

    <p>The Home Owner, Seller or Builder Rep (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a property in Maryland, what is the process for obtaining access using a Sentrilock for an inspection?

    <p>A one-day Sentrilock code is NOT required. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you need a one-day Sentrilock code for a property inspection, which service do you NOT use, based on the information?

    <p>ShowingTime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a property inspection in Washington D.C., how do you get access through a Sentrilock?

    <p>A one-day Sentrilock code is NOT required. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When obtaining a Sentrilock one-day code for a Virginia inspection, which of these is the least likely source of assistance?

    <p>The listing agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which inspection types must you include a 'Free Termite Inspection' add-on?

    <p>Standard Home Inspections, Elite Residential Inspection, Premium All Inclusive Residential Inspection, Pre-Listing Residential Inspection, Multi-Unit Residential Inspection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you suggest a Lead Inspection in addition to the standard inspection types?

    <p>When a client requests it or there is a suspicion of lead paint. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before quoting a Lead Inspection to a client?

    <p>Confirm the quote price with Ditanyan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for confirming a termite inspection with a third-party service?

    <p>Wait for PestNow to confirm via email about their availability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional service should be included in all standard inspection types, including Elite Residential Inspection, Premium All Inclusive Residential Inspection, Multi-Unit Residential Inspection, and Pre-Listing Residential Inspection?

    <p>Termite inspection add-on (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating the total square footage of a property, what should you include?

    <p>The square footage of the basement, regardless of whether it's finished or unfinished. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance is there no additional fee for a detached garage inspection?

    <p>When the detached garage is the only garage on the property. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a client requests an inspection on a Saturday, what is the appropriate response?

    <p>Contact Ditanyan for approval before accepting the request. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of structures are explicitly excluded from inspection?

    <p>Workshops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which days can inspections be scheduled?

    <p>Monday to Thursday (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before performing an early drop for an inspection?

    <p>Payment for the order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assessment is included with a home inspection?

    <p>Visual mold assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be accessible for a sewer scope to be performed on a home with septic?

    <p>An accessible cleanout (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Inspection Procedures in Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia

    • Inspections are conducted in Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.
    • A "Walk and Talk" 4-point add-on may be conducted at the end of the initial inspection, if needed.
    • A second inspection time slot should be blocked opposite the initial slot (e.g., 10 AM initial = PM second; 2 PM initial = AM second).
    • Saturday inspections are possible, if requested.
    • Links to relevant licenses are available on the company's information page.
    • Sentrilock requires a one-day code for Virginia inspections, but not for Maryland or DC inspections.
    • Sentrilock does not use scheduling services like ShowingTime or BrokerBay.
    • Contact the Buyer's Agent, Homeowner, Seller, or Builder's Representative for access; do not contact the Listing Agent.
    • Additional services (Elite Residential, Premium All Inclusive, Multi-Unit, Pre-Listing) must be added to all standard inspections and listed on invoices.
    • Bundle packages (Elite Residential and Premium All Inclusive) should be offered when possible.
    • Basement square footage must be included in the total, regardless of finish status.
    • Termite inspections (using PestNow) are included in Standard, Elite, Premium, Multi-Unit, and Pre-Listing Inspections. Confirm accessibility with PestNow.
    • Lead inspections are suggested, with a confirmation of the number of wooden windows present. Confirm the quote price for lead inspections.
    • HQS Inspection may be an extra fee in these cases.
    • Detached garages (only) are free to inspect. Attached or detached garages with living space have fees. Add detached garage with living space square footage to the total.
    • Workshops, barns, casitas, carports, and sheds are not inspected.
    • Inspections are available Monday through Thursday, and Friday morning only.
    • Water test results are included in the inspection timeline.
    • Radon inspections are available in Maryland, DC, and Virginia (early drops require payment prior).
    • Visual mold assessments are included (inspector advises on testing, if recommended).
    • Indoor air quality testing is available.
    • Sewer scopes can be performed with or as a standalone inspection with septic homes (accessibility of cleanout is required). Homeland Environmental is the third-party provider.
    • Online orders are not automatically acknowledged/handled (unless specifically requested by Ditanyan). Information about inspection classes should be passed to Ditanyan.
    • After providing a quote in Spectora, use the Spectora Quote Form to save; do not save/schedule in Spectora.
    • If a quote email is requested, use the appropriate email template.

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    This quiz covers the inspection procedures for properties in Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. It includes specifics such as scheduling, 'Walk and Talk' inspections, and availability on Saturdays. Test your knowledge on the requirements and processes involved in property inspections in these regions.

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