Working for yourself and on your own terms is part of the American Dream. If you resolved to be your own boss in 2017, you’re in good company. You could become a home inspector in a matter of weeks. You don’t even have to quit your current job to do it. Certified home inspectors come…
DetailsICA School has earned its great reputation from satisfied students across the country. What makes our home inspection course so special? It’s not one thing; it’s lots of them. Our comprehensive program is carefully designed to help you start a home inspection business on the best possible foundation. Where other programs fall short, we fill…
DetailsAre you set up for home education success? Or are you planning to wing it when you start your ICA School home inspection course? Your approach to online study can make or break your new career. Get it right, and you’ll be a success story, not a cautionary tale. Here’s how to get the most…
DetailsAerial inspection services aren’t common enough (yet) to be considered mandatory or industry standard. However, at the rate that drones are catching on with home inspectors, it probably won’t be long. Don’t let the high-tech nature of drones put you off the idea entirely. They might seem intimidating, but safe and effective drone use is…
DetailsFull-time school and work can throw anyone off balance. But every day, students make it happen without letting either responsibility suffer. Go into it with a plan, and you’re more likely to be among those who succeed. Wing it, and you’re asking for trouble. According to a 2015 Georgetown University Center on Education and the…
DetailsGot inspection questions about roofs? We have answers. Roofs do more than just shield a house from the rain. They’re complex systems with many different types of roofing materials, and they can affect the integrity of the whole house that sits under them. What Types of Roofs Might You Find on the Job? Although the…
DetailsThe freedom of home education seems like a dream come true for some prospective students. For others, it feels a bit intimidating. You can learn about home inspecting anywhere, anytime with the ICA School self-paced online study course. But can you really learn everything you need to know about the industry without a brick-and-mortar classroom?…
DetailsReal estate closings and the accompanying home inspections wait for no man or woman. And they don’t wait for foul winter weather to pass, either. Rain, shine, sleet or snow, the home inspection show must go on. Usually, at least. Here are a few tips for providing a great inspection when less-than-ideal conditions are in…
DetailsAerial inspection services are the next big thing, and you can get in on the action. When you offer a bird’s eye view of the roof and related systems, your customers get a more thorough inspection with high-quality photos. And you get to keep your feet on the ground. If you’re not sure where to…
DetailsWinter is the slow real estate season, which means your business might slow down, as well. But you don’t have to wait with idle hands. There’s plenty to keep you busy when your work pace isn’t quite as hectic. If you’re looking for some interesting projects to boost your business before the market upswing next…
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