Expert Details
Real Estate Inspection, Home Inspection, Standards Of Practice, Duty Of Care
ID: 725864
California, USA
As an active leader in his profession, Expert was recently elected to serve on the CREIA State Board of Directors 2008-2010. He is also a member of the State Examination Committee, Chairman of (California) DRE Programs & Presentations, and Chairman of the State Public Relations Committee. He has served in all local chapter leadership positions and was President of the Los Angeles – West Chapter 2000-2001.
He was previously Secretary of the CAL-ASHI Chapter.
Expert is an educational speaker and published author on home inspection issues, and has developed and presented formal seminars, led “roundtable” discussions, and written articles for home inspectors, real estate agents/brokers, and consumers alike, most often for professional continuing education credits. Topics have included; Risk Management, Consumer Affairs, Practices & Procedures, Standards of Practice, and Legislative Affairs.
In general, each pre-purchase property inspection Expert performs is a consultation to benefit the client do their due diligence by helping them understand the physical condition of a property; its building, structure and mechanical systems.
Maintenance inspections protect a property owner's investment. Expert recently helped a client understand that the value and quality of construction received was fair, reasonable, and in line with the amount paid. He also discovered and was able to determine that the general contractor's license was suspended, and had received numerous complaints. Expert inspected and consulted on a faulty flooring installation. His written report helped the client with their warranty claim through the manufacturer against the installer. Expert consulted with a homeowners association in regard to the improper installion of manufactured wood siding in relation to adjacent hardscaping. This resulted in repairs/corrections and guidelines for future modifications. Expert consulted with a condominium buyer and an owner (HOA President) regarding exterior damage caused by moisture intrusion from the balconies. This was a persistent problem that was being resolved one, or only a few, units at a time
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1983 | Degree: None | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Los Angeles Valley College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President & Principal Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:He provides residential and commercial real estate inspection services to assist buyers with their due diligence in determining property condition. Also provides listing inspections for sellers to supplement disclosure, and maintenance inspections for owners to determine property condition and needed repairs. Performs special or “limited scope” inspections and consultation for special adverse or real property defect issues. He also does (Part-time) Litigation Support in the field of home inspections performed in California. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2005 | Employer: LandAmerica Property Inspection Services | Title: Inspector/Lead Inspector/Area Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:He performed home and commercial real estate inspections. Provided leadership and training for this Fortune 500 company subsidiary and its employees/inspectors. Conducted customer complaint and claims resolution for the company. He was the lead presenter of California Department of Real Estate (DRE) approved training on home inspections to hundreds of real estate sales professionals in Southern California. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2001 | Employer: Inspectech - Funabashi | Title: Franchise Owner & Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:He launched this home inspection business in Southern California utilizing a franchised program. Performed home and commercial real estate inspections. He marketed to develop and increase personal business, as well as provided training, marketing, and leadership to support franchisor’s efforts. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Account Representative/Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:He was an industrial safety and health consultant, and conducted workplace safety evaluations (surveys and inspections). He was certified by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and assisted employers with voluntary compliance through safety products, programs and training. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to Present | Agency: City of Redondo Beach Historical Commission | Role: Commissioner - Appointed | Description: He is charged with the power and duty to investigate, maintain and catalog all historical information, documents, records and pictures that would be of general interest to the City and its citizens |
| Years: 2007 to Present | Agency: City of Redondo Beach - Growth Management & Traffic Committee | Role: Member | Description: He is tasked with advising the Mayor and City Council on updating the City’s Housing Element and Traffic Circulation Plans. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) California Real Estate inspection Association (CREIA) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Master Certified Inspector (MCI) #0084 - CREIA Certified Inspector #246177 - ASHI |
| Professional Appointments |
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| California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA): State Board of Directors -State Director 2008 – Present -Regional Director 2001 – 2003 -Director (as Chapter President) 2000 – 2001 State Committees/Task Forces -State Examination Committee – Member 2001 – Present -Calif. DRE/Presentation Programs – Chairman 2006 – Present -State Public Relations Committee – Chairman 2007 – Present Los Angeles West Chapter -President 2000 – 2001 -Vice president 1999 – 2000 -Secretary 1997 – 1998 -Treasurer 2004 – 2005 American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) -California (CAL-ASHI) Chapter Secretary 2007 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Special Recognition -Chapter President’s Award 2000 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 5 published articles in Calif., and 6 Press Releases that lead to 2 quotations in National (Time, Inc.) publications. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Litigation Support; April 2007. Michael Hesse, Esq. Riverside, CA. Marsh v. Dietz, et al. Consulted with Plaintiffs and Attorney regarding case merits and strategy. Case settled before trial. (2) Sworn testimonies as employee/representative of Defendent; one arbitration and one small claims/municipal court. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He developed and has presented "What Everyone Needs to Know About Home Inspections", a one hour Calif. DRE approved Powerpoint presentation on Home Inspection history, legislature, the profession, inspection means and methods, Standards of Practice, and Duty of Care. Also; "Home Inspection Standards of Practice", (3) three one hour Powerpoint modules that outline the SOPs codified in law, using defect photos for impact and humor. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert has been a full time Home Inspector for more than 12 years and has performed over 3500 residential and commercial inspections. As a Master CREIA Inspector (MCI), he has obtained the highest designation available from the prestigious California Real Estate Inspection Association. He is also a Certified Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Expert was recently elected to serve on the CREIA State Board of Directors 2008-2010. He is also a member of the State Examination Committee, Chairman of (California) DRE Programs & Presentations, and Chairman of the State Public Relations Committee. He has served in all local chapter leadership positions and was President of the Los Angeles – West Chapter 2000-2001. He was previously Secretary of the CAL-ASHI Chapter. He is an educational speaker and published author on home inspection issues, and has developed and presented formal seminars, led “roundtable” discussions, and written articles for home inspectors, real estate agents/brokers, and consumers alike, most often for professional continuing education. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He is also currently performing residential Photovoltaic (PV/solar) system inspections for a major manufacturer as part of their quality assurance program. |
Fields of Expertise
building inspection, housing, inspector training, residential property, construction deficiency, construction defect, OSHA inspection, residential building construction, inspection system, building safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard, construction inspection, inspection, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation, OSHA 29CFR 1910.119