Homes are made up of numerous systems, none of which is more important than the roof. It blocks the heat of the sun, keeps out the wind and rain, and has important structural jobs, as well. Roofs have ridges, vents, hips, and valleys. They might be covered with shingles, tiles or metal sheets. They might…
DetailsBelieve it or not, home buyers were once at the mercy of their own knowledge or that of a trusted friend. Sellers had no duty to disclose material defects. Real estate professionals weren’t tasked with helping buyers understand what they were getting into. Property inspectors didn’t exist. And many buyers had little choice but to…
DetailsA professional home inspection puts a lot of power into a buyer’s hands, but home inspections can work for either party. A pre-listing home inspection helps sellers know what they’re selling. And that helps them market it the right way. What’s the benefit for you? A more marketable service. The more people who need a…
DetailsYou can learn a lot from home inspectors with years in the industry. Experience is often the best teacher, at least once your formal education is out of the way. What do some of the most well-known inspectors in the industry want you to know? Here are 4 pieces of advice, all of which can…
DetailsEvery year, fire, floods, hurricanes, tornados, blizzards and other natural disasters leave hundreds or even thousands of people with severely damaged or totally destroyed homes and businesses. If a formal request is made by the governor of the state where the disaster occurred, the affected area may, at the sole discretion of the president of…
DetailsNot long ago, the use of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was confined almost exclusively to the military and governmental agencies. It’s only been within the past few years that advances in technology brought down the price of drones to the point the general public could afford them. At first considered novelties or toys,…
DetailsWouldn’t it be great to transform your career and lifestyle in 2017? Get certified as a home inspector, and it could happen for you. If you’re itching for something new and better and want to be your own boss, home inspecting is worth more than a passing thought. It’s a viable career path that takes…
DetailsICA School does a great job preparing students for a new career. But some things, you just can’t learn in class. They only come with time in the field and eventually mark you as a seasoned professional. Some skills, you might already have. For example, maybe you’ve got the know-how and finesse to work well…
DetailsWhat does it take to get your home inspection certification? A little hard work, dedication and a great educational program designed for industry success. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. The ICA School home inspector training program was built by professional inspectors with years of industry experience. Here are…
DetailsYou need referrals. Real estate agents need a good job and professional inspection report for their clients. It sounds like an easy way to get more work. So it might surprise you to know that a lot of inspectors fumble the ball. There’s no mysterious key to developing a good relationship with real estate agents.…
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