Podcasting is a fantastic educational tool. With current topics, you can ensure that you are getting the home inspection training you need to continue being a successful inspector. Steve Preins hosts an informative podcast designed for everyone from ICA students to inspectors who are already working in the field. With so many different types of…
Training to become a home inspector is no easy feat. Educational courses are meant to facilitate the process, allowing you to become skilled at your craft. Building confidence through minor successes in training allows you to become an excellent inspector in the field. Every student wants to know what he or she is getting into…
At least in certain parts of the country, wintertime can mean ice and snows storms, which sometimes lead to power outages. Although ICA School home inspection training is self-paced so you can take courses anytime and as fast or slow as you like, an outage can put a damper on your schedule. Fortunately, every home…
The old idea of seniors occupying a rocking chair is long gone. Now, people approaching retirement and those who are already there tend to stay healthy, active, and working for longer than ever before. It might even be the perfect time to start home inspector training and start a small business. According to CareerBuilder, at…
What would you give to start a new career before spring arrives? Would you give a few short weeks of time and study? You can do it with ICA School’s home inspector education program, updated for 2018. Our program offers 120 credit hours, which satisfies licensing requirements in many states. It’s self-paced. Speed up when you…
Updated for 2022. Unless you’ve vowed to give up all possessions in a quest for enlightenment, you need to earn a living. There’s no point in choosing a career path if it’s not a profitable one. Home inspecting sounds interesting with plenty of freedom to call your own shots. But how much do home inspectors…
Updated for 2022. You may already be committed to a day job, but finding the perfect side job provides new opportunities. If you are considering a home inspector second job, you first need to determine if this is the best choice. Any second career has its challenges, especially if you ever feel torn between two…
In so many types of businesses, referrals are an essential component of finding new clients. In the real estate industry, this is especially true. Referrals are especially beneficial for home inspectors who don’t necessarily see themselves marketing as heavily as real estate sales agents. Are you stuck on how to find the best referrals for…
Do you have your sights set on becoming a certified home inspector? Everything you need to become a successful professional in your chosen industry rests at your fingertips. In fact, you will discover that there are several ways to become a home inspector. Working as a home inspector is perfect for the person who hates…
One of the most common defects of otherwise lovely homes is poor insulation. One common culprit? Doors that just don’t cut it. Of course, a low-quality door can do much more than make a home feel drafty. Poorly designed doors can also put occupant safety at risk. Once you are a home inspector, If you…
