Liberty Inspections - January 2020

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others. I’m already an empathetic person, but Gladwell’s work allowed me to develop this even further. I believe there’s power in understanding others. Developing compromise is never easy, but when it’s done effectively, it can be a beautiful, powerful thing. Gladwell doesn’t provide a road map or options for doing this in “Talking to Strangers,” but he offers a place for critical thinking about what makes us all so similar. I thought about his observations for weeks, and I still apply them to my life today.

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Gladwell is a five-time New York Times best-selling author whose works force readers to contemplate their own actions and develop compelling new points of view. Gladwell’s career has landed him on the Time 100 Most Influential People list. “Talking to Strangers” is available on Amazon.com, and you can learn more about this book and other novels by Gladwell by visiting Goodreads.com.

P roperty inspecting is a complex skill to acquire and perfect. When you trust an inspector to examine the safety and integrity of a home or business, you are putting a lot of faith into the education and training of another person. It can be nerve-wracking and confusing at times to know if your inspector is an expert or someone skating through the field with minimal knowledge. Many states require inspectors to be licensed and to continue training each year through on-site and classroom work. In Pennsylvania, inspectors do not have to be licensed with the state, but that does not stop our team from meeting and exceeding the same qualifications as the states that do require the license. ( Note: Our team also does work in Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware, where licenses are required. We have licensed team members who inspect properties in these states.) Our inspectors are required to undergo 120 hours of course training, and then they continue their education with on-site training every year. Before inspectors are permitted to work in the field on their own, they must shadow, observe, and assist with anywhere between 20–30 inspections. As they work through this process, our veteran inspectors offer feedback, advice, and suggestions for proper training and guidance. Once in the field and working on their own, we provide our inspectors errors and omissions insurance, and they are members of the "International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, InterNACHI". In addition, Liberty Inspection Group offers an on-site mentor program. We believe our expertise is valuable, and we want to provide a good example for the next generation of inspectors. Much like our new-hire process, the program follows requirements laid out by state guidelines and home inspection mandates. When you recommend Liberty Inspection Group to your clients, you can guarantee you are providing them with an expert who will report accurate findings every time. Learn more about our mentor program or inquire about our expertise by visiting LibertyInspectionGroup.com. When Liberty Inspection Group is hired by your buyers or sellers, you can guarantee your clients are receiving inspectors who are experts.

SIMPLE PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH Everyone should be able to make pancakes without a boxed mix. This recipe is no-frills fantastic and can probably be made without so much as a trip to the grocery store.

INGREDIENTS

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2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder

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1 3/4 cups milk

Unsalted butter or canola oil, to grease skillet

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar, optional

2 eggs

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a griddle or skillet to medium-low. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (including sugar if you like a sweeter pancake). In a separate bowl, beat eggs into milk. Gently stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ones. Mix only until flour is moistened. Clumps are fine. 3. Add some butter or oil to the skillet. If the butter foams or oil shimmers, the temperature is correct. Pour in a pancake of any size, cooking until bubbles form, about 2–4 minutes. 4. Flip and cook other side for 2–4 minutes. Serve warm.

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