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Brian KoepfCertified Property Inspector/Principal
Brian Koepf began inspecting homes in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. in 1972 after graduating from the University of Virginia, serving in the U.S. Army, and working in corporate management. His 35 year career stands out for master level real estate inspections, top credentials, extensive education and training, specializations, public speaking, expert testimony, and leadership.
Brian's expertise is unparalleled due to his over 35 years of full-time inspection experience and extensive education and training. His clients benefit from what he has learned from conducting 22,500+ documented inspections and over 100,000 peer reviews. Brian loves what he does and he cannot imagine doing anything else. Clients tell us that they most appreciate Brian's knowledge, patience, and clear guidance.
Brian was the 229th inspector to join the American Society of Home Inspectors in 1978. He currently serves on its National Technical Committee to set and enforce inspection standards that protect consumers. Brian is among the relatively few inspectors certified by the State of Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Brian's areas of expertise include: Luxury homes and estates, new construction, historic properties, commercial buildings, court qualified expert witness, environmental testing, specialized training and consulting services.
Jiri DanihelCertified Property Inspector/Field Manager
Jiri is a full member of the American Society of Home Inspectors with over 1500 documented inspections to his credit.
Jiri is certified by the state of Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (license # 3380 000254), which is a voluntary program comprised of a relatively small percentage of today's home inspectors.
Jiri's clients benefit from his exceptional inspection training as well as his 10 years of remodeling experience. Drawing on a B.S. in Information Technology, Jiri provides a computerized report that is popular with clients for its clarity and functionality. Prior to his 13 years of work in home services and IT, Jiri served in the U.S. Air Force. Jiri believes that all of his professional experiences have taught him the importance of treating each person he meets with respect and doing a job with pride and precision.
Jiri is ITA and Energy Survey Inspection Certified. In addition, Jiri has successfully completed a wide range of specialized professional training, such as training in building code requirements.
Ask about Jiri's computerized reports, complete with digital photos and clear summaries (printed on site, burned to a CD, and posted to a website for fast and easy viewing). Jiri's area of expertise: Luxury homes and estates, new construction, commercial properties. Languages spoken: English, Czech.
Why Choose LuxRE Inspections®?
Experience and Expertise
35 years of real estate inspection experience. 22,500+ documented inspections by Brian Koepf alone, more than most inspection companies. Mr. Koepf's techniques combine professional education and training with what he has learned from homes and their owners with each inspection. Each LuxRE Inspector is trained, tested and continually evaluated by Brian Koepf to monitor for quality and standards of practice specific to his approach to inspecting properties.
Professional Education and Training
Spanning over 3 decades and far exceeding all standards across the industry. Brian Koepf is a trainer, mentor and peer reviewer. Our company requires inspectors to successfully complete over three times the coursework required by states offering certifications and by the American Society of Home Inspectors. This non-negotiable commitment to education, specializations and ongoing quality assurance checks on each inspection translates into better service and information for our clients.
Licensing and Certification
Including Virginia State Certification #3380000197 and #3380000254. Note: The state of Maryland and District of Columbia do not currently offer certification to home inspectors (http://www.ashi.org/customers/state.asp). Over 100,000 peer reviews completed by Brian Koepf to set and enforce industry standards.
Absolute Commitment to Our Clients from Start to Finish
Full-time staff members are assigned to overseeing each client's needs, from the time an inspection is scheduled to years after the inspection report has been issued.
Discretion
Privacy and confidentiality are critical to serving our clients. As a result, our staff and inspectors go to great lengths to offer discreet and confidential inspection services as part of upholding our professional Code of Ethics.
Technology and Scope of Inspection
From written reports to using the latest in technology, we communicate information to our clients in a way that works best for them. We follow State and Federal laws and Professional Code of Ethics in all of our business practices. To that end, we clearly define and consistently deliver on the scope of our inspection so that clients know what to expect from every inspection that we provide.
Memberships
• American Society of Home Inspectors. In fact, Brian Koepf was the 229th member to join (Member #229).
• The Northern Virginia Chapter of American Society of Home Inspectors.
Certifications
• ITA Certified
• Energy Survey Certified
• Building Code Certified
• ASHI Experience Certified
• FREA Certified
• CRMI (Certified Residential Mold Inspector)
Fully Insured: Individual, Company, and Errors & Omissions for $1 Million in coverage (Policy # Z FREI 04-5393) Tip: Ask to see proof of insurance from your inspector.
Incorporated and Licensed Business (#0447514)
Leadership in Inspection, Building and Remodeling: Our inspectors combine years of leadership positions, from writing home inspection industry standards and advocacy for consumer protection to building homes and managing remodeling projects.
Written Reports: Thorough and clear document, complete with summary pages that prioritize findings.
Computerized Reports: Same concise and comprehensive reporting style with digital photos and summary statements. Inspector carries picture phone, handheld computer, laptop and portable printer to print report on site, burn to a CD or send by email.
Satisfied Clients: See our testimonials!
Ethical and Trustworthy: We strictly adhere to the highest code of ethics, inspection standards and business practices set forth by professional and consumer organizations. (see www.ashi.com for its Code of Ethics).
Familiarity with local neighborhoods after three generations and three+ decades of inspecting homes in the Washington Metropolitan area .
Full-time, friendly staff to support clients and inspectors in the field.
Lifelong FREE client support
Full-time Inspectors averaging 2 comprehensive inspections per day. No side jobs and no distractions from their profession in residential inspections.
Honest, Clear, Flexible and Objective Communicators
We Do Not Sell Products or Pay/Receive Referral Fees. Absolutely no conflict of interest to interfere with providing our clients an objective, thorough and independent inspection.
The quality of our LuxRE Inspections® makes all the difference in saving clients time, money -- $3,000 savings per inspection on average, usually due to early detection of costly problems. A high-end home inspection alleviates stress and confusion related to negotiations, insurance applications, pricing for resale, renovations, safety and much more. Sometimes the inspection reveals serious problems and other times it erases doubts about the home of someone's dreams.
Competitive Pricing: Our fees are based on our inspectors' expertise, training, and ability to deliver reliable, useful information using effective reporting methods.
Fees reflect the QUALITY our inspections and services as well as property specifications, including size, age, customized features, location, environmental testing, price, foundation design, location and time of inspection. Inspectors are information providers and all consumers should note that experienced, fully insured, and highly specialized inspectors set their fees according to the results they are able to produce. You get what you pay for when it comes to home inspections and consumers often do not know what a lesser inspection has cost them until months after living in a property. An exceptional inspection means saving money, gaining peace of mind and making wise decisions based on credible evaluations.
Note: If you are working with a real estate agent, be certain to ask his or her reasons for referring a particular inspector. When hiring an inspector, be sure to ask about qualifications and professional credentials, including membership with ASHI, proof of insurance, reporting methods, scope of inspection and specializations.
Locally owned and internationally involved in the real estate inspection industry. Not a franchise.
More Company Statistics
• 95% of our inspections are earned referral or repeat clients
• 70% of our clients in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. have known and worked with LuxRE Inspections's President, Brian Koepf, for 17+ years
• 90% of our inspections require specialized knowledge gained through inspecting in diverse luxury home markets. As a result, our advanced training, real world expertise & reporting methods exceed even the highest industry standards
• 75% of our specialized inspections are comprised of luxury properties priced at 600k+ -- diverse in style and geographic area
• 100% of LuxRE Inspections® are customized and high end regardless of home value
• Brian Koepf has been inspecting since 1972. He is American Society of Home Inspectors Member #229
• Each LuxRE Inspector exceeds ASHI background criteria for "the perfect home inspector" (see www.ashi.org)
• Over 22,500+ documented inspections conducted by company president Brian Koepf alone, more than any other single home inspector in the United States. Brian continues to inspect full-time, 10-15 customized inspections per week, in addition to commitments such as oversight of each BKHI inspection, technical writing, national training and mentoring, speaking engagements, and legal testimony
• All LuxRE Inspectors hold advanced certifications and inspect properties full-time to focus 100% on one chosen career
• The LuxRE Inspection® combines diagnostic testing, builder/contractor management, college-level and ongoing inspection education, advanced technology, unparalleled commitment to client communications, computerized photo reporting, and exclusive consultations to give clients accurate information that they can use -- before, during and even long after our experts check 600+ items
• On average, our clients save $3000 per inspection
Copyright © 2006 LuxRE Inspections®, a division of Brian Koepf & Associates, Inc.
Experience and Expertise
35 years of real estate inspection experience. 22,500+ documented inspections by Brian Koepf alone, more than most inspection companies. Mr. Koepf's techniques combine professional education and training with what he has learned from homes and their owners with each inspection. Each LuxRE Inspector is trained, tested and continually evaluated by Brian Koepf to monitor for quality and standards of practice specific to his approach to inspecting properties.
Professional Education and Training
Spanning over 3 decades and far exceeding all standards across the industry. Brian Koepf is a trainer, mentor and peer reviewer. Our company requires inspectors to successfully complete over three times the coursework required by states offering certifications and by the American Society of Home Inspectors. This non-negotiable commitment to education, specializations and ongoing quality assurance checks on each inspection translates into better service and information for our clients.
Licensing and Certification
Including Virginia State Certification #3380000197 and #3380000254. Note: The state of Maryland and District of Columbia do not currently offer certification to home inspectors (http://www.ashi.org/customers/state.asp). Over 100,000 peer reviews completed by Brian Koepf to set and enforce industry standards.
Absolute Commitment to Our Clients from Start to Finish
Full-time staff members are assigned to overseeing each client's needs, from the time an inspection is scheduled to years after the inspection report has been issued.
Discretion
Privacy and confidentiality are critical to serving our clients. As a result, our staff and inspectors go to great lengths to offer discreet and confidential inspection services as part of upholding our professional Code of Ethics.
Technology and Scope of Inspection
From written reports to using the latest in technology, we communicate information to our clients in a way that works best for them. We follow State and Federal laws and Professional Code of Ethics in all of our business practices. To that end, we clearly define and consistently deliver on the scope of our inspection so that clients know what to expect from every inspection that we provide.
Top Credentials
Memberships
• American Society of Home Inspectors. In fact, Brian Koepf was the 229th member to join (Member #229).
• The Northern Virginia Chapter of American Society of Home Inspectors.
Certifications
• ITA Certified
• Energy Survey Certified
• Building Code Certified
• ASHI Experience Certified
• FREA Certified
• CRMI (Certified Residential Mold Inspector)
Fully Insured: Individual, Company, and Errors & Omissions for $1 Million in coverage (Policy # Z FREI 04-5393) Tip: Ask to see proof of insurance from your inspector.
Incorporated and Licensed Business (#0447514)
Leadership in Inspection, Building and Remodeling: Our inspectors combine years of leadership positions, from writing home inspection industry standards and advocacy for consumer protection to building homes and managing remodeling projects.
Written Reports: Thorough and clear document, complete with summary pages that prioritize findings.
Computerized Reports: Same concise and comprehensive reporting style with digital photos and summary statements. Inspector carries picture phone, handheld computer, laptop and portable printer to print report on site, burn to a CD or send by email.
Satisfied Clients: See our testimonials!
Ethical and Trustworthy: We strictly adhere to the highest code of ethics, inspection standards and business practices set forth by professional and consumer organizations. (see www.ashi.com for its Code of Ethics).
Familiarity with local neighborhoods after three generations and three+ decades of inspecting homes in the Washington Metropolitan area .
Full-time, friendly staff to support clients and inspectors in the field.
Lifelong FREE client support
Full-time Inspectors averaging 2 comprehensive inspections per day. No side jobs and no distractions from their profession in residential inspections.
Honest, Clear, Flexible and Objective Communicators
We Do Not Sell Products or Pay/Receive Referral Fees. Absolutely no conflict of interest to interfere with providing our clients an objective, thorough and independent inspection.
The quality of our LuxRE Inspections® makes all the difference in saving clients time, money -- $3,000 savings per inspection on average, usually due to early detection of costly problems. A high-end home inspection alleviates stress and confusion related to negotiations, insurance applications, pricing for resale, renovations, safety and much more. Sometimes the inspection reveals serious problems and other times it erases doubts about the home of someone's dreams.
Competitive Pricing: Our fees are based on our inspectors' expertise, training, and ability to deliver reliable, useful information using effective reporting methods.
Fees reflect the QUALITY our inspections and services as well as property specifications, including size, age, customized features, location, environmental testing, price, foundation design, location and time of inspection. Inspectors are information providers and all consumers should note that experienced, fully insured, and highly specialized inspectors set their fees according to the results they are able to produce. You get what you pay for when it comes to home inspections and consumers often do not know what a lesser inspection has cost them until months after living in a property. An exceptional inspection means saving money, gaining peace of mind and making wise decisions based on credible evaluations.
Note: If you are working with a real estate agent, be certain to ask his or her reasons for referring a particular inspector. When hiring an inspector, be sure to ask about qualifications and professional credentials, including membership with ASHI, proof of insurance, reporting methods, scope of inspection and specializations.
Locally owned and internationally involved in the real estate inspection industry. Not a franchise.
More Company Statistics
• 95% of our inspections are earned referral or repeat clients
• 70% of our clients in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. have known and worked with LuxRE Inspections's President, Brian Koepf, for 17+ years
• 90% of our inspections require specialized knowledge gained through inspecting in diverse luxury home markets. As a result, our advanced training, real world expertise & reporting methods exceed even the highest industry standards
• 75% of our specialized inspections are comprised of luxury properties priced at 600k+ -- diverse in style and geographic area
• 100% of LuxRE Inspections® are customized and high end regardless of home value
• Brian Koepf has been inspecting since 1972. He is American Society of Home Inspectors Member #229
• Each LuxRE Inspector exceeds ASHI background criteria for "the perfect home inspector" (see www.ashi.org)
• Over 22,500+ documented inspections conducted by company president Brian Koepf alone, more than any other single home inspector in the United States. Brian continues to inspect full-time, 10-15 customized inspections per week, in addition to commitments such as oversight of each BKHI inspection, technical writing, national training and mentoring, speaking engagements, and legal testimony
• All LuxRE Inspectors hold advanced certifications and inspect properties full-time to focus 100% on one chosen career
• The LuxRE Inspection® combines diagnostic testing, builder/contractor management, college-level and ongoing inspection education, advanced technology, unparalleled commitment to client communications, computerized photo reporting, and exclusive consultations to give clients accurate information that they can use -- before, during and even long after our experts check 600+ items
• On average, our clients save $3000 per inspection
Copyright © 2006 LuxRE Inspections®, a division of Brian Koepf & Associates, Inc.
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