Hello Everyone,

We are pleased to announce that this edition of the Network News is the first to be distributed to members of our education community. This will allow us to share more information with one another through an improved publication that you will find to be interesting, engaging, and informative.

We are also pleased to welcome Carrie-Ann Methe to our team. Carrie-Ann will be helping you with any requests related to education and report writing and looks forward to the opportunity to speak with you. Carrie-Ann was previously a circulation manager for a magazine publication and was also a director at a learning center. She has a passion and commitment to ensuring our customers are well served and will be a valuable asset to the Carson Dunlop team.

In this month’s Network News, please be sure to check out the two very interesting technical articles that are featured as well as the fantastic Dell Laser Printer give away!

We would also like to invite you to send us ‘interesting’ photos that you have captured on the field or an article that you have written and would like to share with other Network News readers.

Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the summer weather!

Sincere Regards,

Matthew Joice
Director, Career Services
Carson Dunlop and Associates
1-800-268-7070 ext. 251

Having the right company image can generate a significant impact on the value of your service through the eyes of your customer. But how do you know your image is what you want it to be when it is your customer that determines it? Read more...

Build your success in home inspection with this special offer!

The Building Your Home Inspection Business book is a great resource that has helped both professionals who are staring out in the industry and seasoned home inspectors looking for sound approaches to grow their business through sales and marketing initiatives and by encouraging relationship building with prospective and current clients. In addition, the book outlines techniques to deal with and counter complaints, and other customer service issues.

This month, all recipients of the Network News can take advantage of a 25% discount on on this great resource.

Retail Price: $199.00
Discounted price: $149.00 (Save $50)

Please contact Matthew Joice at 1-800-268-7070, extension 251 to order your copy today!
*You may also want to consider doing the Building Your Home Inspection Business classroom course which is being hosted at Seneca College this coming August 19th and 20th. Click here for more details.*

*Offer available to Canadian residents only. US residents should contact Dearborn home inspection at (800) 903-6036 to order the book.

Success Breeds Success

Part of Carson Dunlop’s commitment to every Home Reference Book user is to ensure a quality report for you to use in your business, and to provide as many business and marketing solutions to you as possible. It is always a good feeling when we have the pleasure of welcoming new Home Reference Book users that have put their trust in that commitment. It is my pleasure to announce the following new Home Reference Book users to our Network.

• Peter Miller, Quebec
• John Hoage, Nova Scotia
• Patrick Glover, Ontario

Reporting Tips

Costs in your reports – To include or not include?

Some inspectors avoid providing cost estimates altogether. Others do it if asked
and are reluctant to write down their numbers. Still others include it as a normal
part of their report. Whether or not you include costs may be determined in part by
the common practice in your market. Read more...

Special offer

Win a Dell 1110 Laser Printer! With every purchase of 50 or more Home Reference Books from August 1 to August 31, your name will be entered into a draw to WIN a Dell 1110 Laser Printer. 50 Home Reference Books – 1 entry 100 Home Reference Books – 3 entries

• Print sharp black & white documents
• Fast Up to 17 pages per minute (actual print speed will vary with use)
• Compact size fits in your home office
• 600 x 600 dpi max resolution

Click here for contest details.

Monthly Photo Contest

Congratulations David Faux of DSG Home Inspections, you have won a $10 Home Depot Gift Certificate for submitting the best photo for last month!

Notice the knockout, which has been welded to the blades of the switch. That would have provided some excitement!

Please send us your most unusual or humorous inspection photo for the month of August along with a brief description. Submissions will be posted in the next edition of the Network News. A prize will be awarded for the most original submission!

Thank you for your participation. All photos can be emailed to graham@carsondunlop.com.