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…
DetailsWhat 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…
DetailsUpdated 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…
DetailsUpdated 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…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsDo 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…
DetailsOne 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…
DetailsIn a home with poorly-insulated or exposed water pipes, the continuous cycle of dripping faucets, applied heat, and other remedies is as much a part of winter as woolen mittens. Unfortunately, all it takes is one forgetful night for icy temperatures to freeze pipes solid and maybe even break them. Frozen water lines are sneaky.…
DetailsHome inspectors work through all four seasons, meaning they often find themselves dealing with miserable, wet weather. You may find yourself working in a variety of weather types, dealing with temperatures from highs in the 100s to lows in the negative degrees. Protective home inspector gear can make spending time in wet weather all the…
DetailsIt’s a common mistake. People who buy a new construction home expect perfection. After all, everything is new. No one has spilled soda on the counters and there’s been no chance for ill-advised home repairs or improvements. But that doesn’t mean the house is defect-free. Every home has defects, even those that have never seen…
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