How much home inspectors make varies, depending upon factors such as the going rate for inspections in the general area, the strength of the local real estate market, the number of hours worked and the inspector’s skills in marketing his or her business. Becoming a FEMA disaster inspector can be an additional source of income…
DetailsWhat is the best way to determine your home inspection prices? After all, your time and skills are valuable, so you don’t want to sell yourself short. On the other hand, if you set your prices too high, you may lose potential customers to other home inspection businesses that charge less. Several factors go into…
DetailsHome inspection training is an ongoing part of the business. Whereas some professions see little change in their methods, rules, and regulations, home inspection is a dynamic industry. Procedures and techniques in construction and home systems are continually evolving, and home inspectors must stay on top of these changes. This is one reason continuing education…
DetailsYou 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…
DetailsYou 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…
DetailsWhat 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…
DetailsYou 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…
DetailsHome 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…
DetailsOnce you have your home inspection certification, you’ll be eager to start your own business. After classes, training, apprenticeships and years of asking yourself, “How long does it take to become a home inspector?”, it’s tempting to jump right into entrepreneurship. But it’s more complicated than simply getting a business license and hanging out your…
DetailsThe 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…
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