If you are a home buyer, seller, or real estate agent, "What if Houses Could Talk?"
is a must read. Here's an overview of the information you'll find inside: 

Why have a home inspection?

New home inspections and warranty inspections.

The inspection process, building code and pest inspections.

Licensing and certification.

Choosing an inspector.

Facilitating the inspection process.

Navigating through the inspection report.

When things go wrong.

And finally, Washington State Standards of Practice are provided in the appendix.