2016 | Home Inspection Training & Certification Online

You’re a Certified Home Inspector: Now What?

MarketingBy ICA School December 7, 2016

Working your way through training and certification is just the beginning. Your career is what comes after. It all might seem intimidating, at least at first. But plenty of other inspectors have stood where you are now. And you’ve got a roadmap. You’ve earned the skills to take on your first home inspection. And you’ll…

Chinese Drywall Isn’t the Only Toxic Game in Town

MarketingBy ICA School December 5, 2016

Drywall that’s manufactured in China has given American and Canadian homeowners plenty to worry about. But some American-made drywall has tested worse for the corrosive substances than the familiar wallboard from the Far East. Surprised? So was almost everyone else. While the “Chinese Drywall” phrase gets tossed around whenever there’s an issue with defective, rotting…

Should You Start a Home Inspection Blog?

MarketingBy ICA School December 2, 2016

You’ve read a blog or two, so why not give blogging a shot? You don’t have to be an award-winning writer to create home inspection-related content that your audience will want to read. You only have to talk about what matters to them. It’s not difficult, and it doesn’t have to cost a single penny.…

3 Ways to Discuss Home Inspection Defects Professionally

Continuing EducationBy ICA School November 30, 2016

Every house has defects. But some buyers are easily frightened off, even if the defects are not especially serious. Along with information, you hold a lot of responsibility and influence in your hands. Being a certified home inspector means sometimes you’ll deliver the not-so-wonderful news. But you can buffer the negative while conveying the truth…

Cold Weather Clothing Guide for Home Inspectors

Continuing EducationBy ICA School November 28, 2016

Home inspectors who live in a temperate climate probably feel a chill in the air already. And winter is on its way. While you’ll spend a lot of your time inspecting homes from the inside, there’s no getting around the exterior part of the job. For that, you’ll need warm, comfortable and protective clothing. Layering…

Expert Interview Series: Peter Sfraga of zackacademy.com on the Benefits of Advanced Vocational Training for Contractors

Continuing EducationBy ICA School November 25, 2016

Peter Sfraga is the Marketing Manager for Zack Academy, where he oversees all digital and print marketing efforts. We recently asked Peter about the benefits of vocational training for contractors and about what types of classes would be most pertinent to their work. Here’s what he had to say: What is the mission of Zack…

4 Ways Home Inspection Services are Like Thanksgiving Dinner

Continuing EducationBy ICA School November 23, 2016

What’s stuffed with information and juicy details, and great for the whole family? It’s not a thanksgiving turkey dinner, it’s a home inspection! It’s that time of year when Americans feel thankful for friends, family, good food and all of the great things in life. With the reliable and valuable home inspection services that you…

Small Business Bookkeeping Tips for Home Inspectors

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA School November 16, 2016

Starting your own business as a certified home inspector is a big undertaking. The habits that you form now, including the financial side, will determine its success. But bookkeeping doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Here are 3 simple and valuable pieces of advice to help you avoid the missteps that so many other small businesses…

Can Termites Infest Masonry Homes?

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA School November 4, 2016

One of the greatest things about owning a masonry home is that termites will never move in, right? Nope. Those little winged, woodboring insects can and do take up residence in any type of construction, even concrete block and brick. No home is 100 percent termite safe. Why, you might wonder, would termites even bother?…

ASHI Welcomes New Members as NAHI Gives up its Charter

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA School October 28, 2016

Former members of the now-shuttered NAHI are finding a warm welcome at ASHI. The American Society of Home Inspectors has worked overtime, facilitating a smooth transition for inspectors who want to join their ranks. This handover was the brainchild of both NAHI and ASHI leaders, according to Frank Lesh of ASHI Reporter. The two associations…

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