New York is one of just a few states that require live and field training to become a licensed home inspector. And it was one of the only remaining states in which Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) still needed to receive approval. But now, we can officially check it off the list! ICA, one of the…
Congratulations! You’ve decided on a new career as a home inspector. Making that decision is the first step to a successful and rewarding career. Now that you’ve decided on your new career, here’s what you need to know about how to comply in the state where you’re practicing home inspection. What’s the difference between a…
What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspector License vs. Certification? Certifications, licenses, credentials… they all offer proof of skills, knowledge, and competency, but are completely different when it comes to proving that knowledge to future customers and being compliant with your state board. If you’re on your journey to being a home inspector, you may be…
If you’ve been laid off, furloughed, or are just ready for a career change but don’t know where to start, this is the article for you. Chances are you’ve spent your career learning new things and honing your skills but may not be sure that they’ll be able to help you on your journey to…
Starting out in any new career can be intimidating. Starting a new career during an economic downturn? That’s no easy feat. A home inspection is a necessary and vital part of the home buying and selling process, and luckily for you, people will always buy and sell real estate regardless of what the economy is…
Licensed Home Inspector Joe Mazza Becomes a TV Star A new tv show is shining a light on the home inspection industry. HGTV’s new show, “Home Inspector Joe”, follows successful home inspector, Joe Mazza, as he works with families to find and provide a safe and secure home. Each episode provides future home inspectors…
How the Current Real Estate Market is Affecting Home Inspectors Houses are flying off the market at an incredible rate, selling within hours of being posted. Buyers are offering thousands over asking price and are waiving inspection contingencies just to get the house they want. But are these eager buyers being too risky? And how…
Inspection Certification Associates prides itself on hiring the best instructors in the home inspection field, so that you can get the best learning experience possible. To aid in the continued growth of your own business, we wanted to share with you one of our many success stories. We’d like to introduce Patrick Hardy, an ICA…
Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper, all while being undetected. Termites can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a house, depending on the colony’s age and location. According to the National Pest Management Association, termites cause more than $5 billion in damage…
A home inspection is an important part of buying a house. For the buyer, an inspection provides valuable information about the condition of the home, and serious foundation issues can ruin a sale. The purpose of a foundation inspection is to determine if the base of the home is structurally sound. Structural issues can lead…