2017 | Home Inspection Training & Certification Online

Here’s Why Every Seller Needs a Home Inspection

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA School February 20, 2017

A professional home inspection puts a lot of power into a buyer’s hands, but home inspections can work for either party. A pre-listing home inspection helps sellers know what they’re selling. And that helps them market it the right way. What’s the benefit for you? A more marketable service. The more people who need a…

4 Things Competitors Can Teach You About Home Inspecting

MarketingBy ICA School February 17, 2017

You can learn a lot from home inspectors with years in the industry. Experience is often the best teacher, at least once your formal education is out of the way. What do some of the most well-known inspectors in the industry want you to know? Here are 4 pieces of advice, all of which can…

Four Reasons to Consider Becoming a FEMA Field Inspector

Continuing EducationBy ICA School February 15, 2017

Every year, fire, floods, hurricanes, tornados, blizzards and other natural disasters leave hundreds or even thousands of people with severely damaged or totally destroyed homes and businesses. If a formal request is made by the governor of the state where the disaster occurred, the affected area may, at the sole discretion of the president of…

Drone Thermal Imaging: The Next Wave in UAV Inspection Services

Continuing EducationBy ICA School February 13, 2017

Not long ago, the use of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was confined almost exclusively to the military and governmental agencies. It’s only been within the past few years that advances in technology brought down the price of drones to the point the general public could afford them. At first considered novelties or toys,…

Ready for Change? Get Certified as a Home Inspector

Home Inspection LicensingBy ICA School February 10, 2017

Wouldn’t it be great to transform your career and lifestyle in 2017? Get certified as a home inspector, and it could happen for you. If you’re itching for something new and better and want to be your own boss, home inspecting is worth more than a passing thought. It’s a viable career path that takes…

4 Home Inspection Tips You Won’t Learn in Class

Continuing EducationBy ICA School February 8, 2017

ICA School does a great job preparing students for a new career. But some things, you just can’t learn in class. They only come with time in the field and eventually mark you as a seasoned professional. Some skills, you might already have. For example, maybe you’ve got the know-how and finesse to work well…

7 Steps to Home Inspection Certification

Continuing EducationBy ICA School February 6, 2017

What does it take to get your home inspection certification? A little hard work, dedication and a great educational program designed for industry success. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. The ICA School home inspector training program was built by professional inspectors with years of industry experience. Here are…

4 Things Real Estate Pros Want You to Know About Home Inspecting

Continuing EducationBy ICA School February 3, 2017

You need referrals. Real estate agents need a good job and professional inspection report for their clients. It sounds like an easy way to get more work. So it might surprise you to know that a lot of inspectors fumble the ball. There’s no mysterious key to developing a good relationship with real estate agents.…

How to Talk About a Buyer’s Inspection

Continuing EducationBy ICA School February 1, 2017

Some people are born for sales. Others, not so much. But don’t let that intimidate you. A buyer’s inspection isn’t required in most states. But it’s one of the smartest investments that people can make before committing to decades of mortgage payments. Here are some pain-free ways to market your inspection services to the people…

Can an Online Home Inspection Course Really Work?

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA School January 23, 2017

Maybe it’s hard to imagine remote training for a hands-on job. Of course, some brick-and-mortar programs might have you believe that in-person training is the only way to go. But every day, people earn certifications from online home inspection training programs, and you can, too. Here’s what to look for in a solid, online program…

Yearly Archives: 2017