Skip to content
  • Pre-license Student Login
top utility menu
Home Inspection Training & Certification Online
Become a Real Estate Inspector with ICA
Home Inspection Training & Certification OnlineHome Inspection Training & Certification Online
Watch Demo Video888-374-4096
$0.000

View CartCheckout

  • No products in the cart.

Subtotal: $0.00

View CartCheckout

  • Enroll Now
  • Online Course
  • Classroom Courses
  • Bonus Courses
  • CE Courses
    • Radon Certification
    • Mold Certification
  • State Licensing
  • Report Software
  • Resources
    • Home Inspection Training Instructors
    • Compare Courses
    • How To Become A Home Inspector
    • Home Inspector Jobs & Careers
    • How Much Does a Home Inspector Make
    • Inspection Course Demo
    • Why Online?
    • Home Inspection Podcasts
    • Why Choose ICA School?
    • Testimonials
  • Enroll Now
  • Online Course
  • Classroom Courses
  • Bonus Courses
  • CE Courses
    • Radon Certification
    • Mold Certification
  • State Licensing
  • Report Software
  • Resources
    • Home Inspection Training Instructors
    • Compare Courses
    • How To Become A Home Inspector
    • Home Inspector Jobs & Careers
    • How Much Does a Home Inspector Make
    • Inspection Course Demo
    • Why Online?
    • Home Inspection Podcasts
    • Why Choose ICA School?
    • Testimonials

Home Inspectors Blog

You are here:
  1. Home

How Hurricane Harvey Gave Validity to Drones for Home Inspections

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 20, 2017

Hurricane Harvey caused widespread destruction and left many homes borderline, unsafe, or completely destroyed. Then a team of drone pilot experts offered their services, making damage maps and insurance claim information more accurate and improving safety for rescue and insurance workers on the ground. Drones are becoming the norm for home inspections. Before long, they…

Details

4 Reasons an Old Air Conditioner Should be Replaced

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 19, 2017

With fall in the air, many homeowners are preparing to cover window-mount air conditioners and central units until warm weather comes around again. But is the AC really worth saving? Just because it cycles on and off doesn’t mean it does its job. An outdated air conditioning system costs homeowners in efficiency, function and hard-earned…

Details

Home Inspectors are Blamed for Everything (But That’s an Advantage)

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 17, 2017

The blame game doesn’t seem to end after kindergarten. Humans by nature look for ways to shift blame when something runs afoul of plans. In the real estate industry, a certified home inspector sometimes takes on more than their fair share. Your job is to tell the unvarnished truth about the condition of a house.…

Details

Get Your Home Inspection Business in Order Before 2018

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 16, 2017

When you’re just starting out as a newly certified home inspector, managing the business side of things isn’t terribly complicated. As your business grows, organization becomes increasingly more important. The clock is ticking toward the end of 2017 and the New Year will be here before you know it. Get your business in order now…

Details

7 Common Home Inspection Defects After a Florida Hurricane

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 13, 2017

Hurricane season hasn’t been kind to the sunshine state this year, especially in the southern part of the state. Once all of the flooding subsides and cleanup begins, new home defects can surface in their wake. What might you find in your work as a certified home inspector? Here are 7 of the most common…

Details

Communication is a Certified Home Inspector’s #1 Skill

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 12, 2017

Without knowledge of home systems and their myriad potential defects, you couldn’t perform an inspection. But without communication skills, you couldn’t complete the most important part of the job, which is the report. Some states require home inspection training and some don’t. But none of them require you to learn how to communicate effectively. Here’s…

Details

How a Home Inspector Spots Plumbing Pipes at Risk of Freezing

MarketingBy ICA SchoolOctober 11, 2017

It’s February, it’s freezing outside, and someone somewhere is running late for work. Imagine their unhappy surprise when the shower faucet only releases a trickle of water or worse—nothing at all. Frozen pipes are the wintertime bane of a homeowner’s existence. For the most part, newer homes with don’t have a widespread problem. But in…

Details

5 Important Home Inspection Safety Rules for Rural Property

Home Inspection SafetyBy ICA SchoolOctober 10, 2017

Home inspection work is sometimes solitary with not even the homeowner present. When something goes wrong, no one may know about it for several hours. If the real estate market where you work has lots of farms and other rural properties, here are 5 ways that you can stay safe while getting the job done.…

Details

Home Inspectors Watch Out: Cool Weather Sends Pests Indoors

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolOctober 9, 2017

Now that summer is slipping away and fall is nearing, you can expect to see an influx in critters making themselves cozy in residences. If you are a home inspector, this does not spell good news. Fortunately, you can arm yourself with education to ensure that you do not find yourself troubled by common pest…

Details

Should You Educate Home Inspection Customers About Crawl Space Insulation?

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolOctober 6, 2017

Every homeowner knows (or should know) that attic insulation is critical to energy efficiency and comfort. Heat rises, after all, and attic insulation keeps more heat inside the living areas instead of losing it through the roof. But too many homeowners never think about the crawl space. When they do, they often get it wrong,…

Details
1
2345678910111213
…1415161718…
192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142
43
Request your copy of our free 2022 course catalog.
Inspection Certification Associates BBB Business Review
Affiliate logos

Contact Us

Inspection Certification Associates
332 S. Michigan Ave
Suite 1032-C286
Chicago IL 60604-4434

Question? Send us an email
or call 888-374-4096

Live chat by BoldChat

Live chat by BoldChat
Customer Service
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Refund Policies
  • Student Login
  • Privacy Policy
Resources
  • Home Inspectors Blog
  • Army COOL – ArmyIgnitED
  • Home Inspection State Licensing
  • Home Inspector Jobs & Careers
  • Sitemap
Contact Us
332 S. Michigan Ave
Suite 1032-C286
Chicago IL 60604-4434

Questions? Send us an email or call 888-374-4096

Find us on:

Facebook page opens in new windowTwitter page opens in new windowYouTube page opens in new window
Inspection Certification Associates BBB Business Review
From the Blog

6 Reasons to Train for a Home Inspector Career

Inspection Certification Associates is now part of the Army COOL Program

Home Inspector Joe Mazza Becomes a TV Star

© 2022 Home Inspection Training & Certification Online. All Rights Reserved.
Go to Top
  
close-link
  
close-link
  
close-link
  
close-link
{"cart_token":"","hash":"","cart_data":""}