You put the time and effort into learning the ropes, passing the exams and becoming a home inspector. You enjoy the work, but you wonder, should you expand into commercial inspections? Although home inspectors are plentiful and easy to find, companies that do commercial inspections are less common. So any home inspector who expands his…
You may wonder if you should join a home inspection association now that you have passed your home inspector exam and started your own business. What are these associations even about, and how can they help you in your new career or side business? Home inspection can be an inexact science. Rules vary from state…
What would a profile of an average American home inspector look like? Would they be a certain age, gender, race, income bracket or part of a particular socioeconomic status? At one time, such a classification may have been possible, but no more. Today, anyone who puts in the time and effort can become a home…
You may think going to home inspection school would be too demanding if you already work a full-time job. But the truth is, training for this certification is easy and convenient. Learning anything new has traditionally meant attending classes at a set time and location. Such a schedule can be stressful for adult students who…
Home inspection certification requirements vary from state to state. Some have fairly rigorous rules, while others have few. Many states require home inspectors to be licensed, but that does not always mean they have to be certified as well. What if you live in a state like California that does not require licensing or regulate…
The road to a successful home inspection business can be a winding one. How long does it take to become a home inspector? The requirements by state vary, but once you’ve earned your home inspection certificate, you may wonder how you will go about building your business. Those eager to learn how to get started…
More than ever, busy mothers are deciding home inspector training is the path they want to take to a successful and prosperous future. As real estate transactions continue to multiply, the need for home inspections does as well. Today’s Americans are constantly on the move, changing jobs, relocating to new cities, or retiring to warm…
If you’re part of Generation X, home inspection training might be the answer to your problem of an inadequate retirement account. The highs and lows of the U.S. economy can be drastic and life-changing. While most shifts eventually come full circle, not everyone has the luxury of being able to wait for this to happen.…
So you’re looking into home inspection training, but you’re not ready to commit? That’s normal. After all, what’s it really like to be a certified home inspector? Will you enjoy the work? A lot of inspectors wouldn’t do anything else. Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of running your own business? Even if…
Windows and doors are sealed up tight and home heating in full swing. It’s cozy indoors, perfect for curling up with a cup of tea and a good book by the fire. Unfortunately, the risk of carbon monoxide buildup is greater now than at any other time of year. Wintertime brings a higher-than-usual risk for…
