Thinking about enrolling in ICA School’s home inspection course? You’re making a great choice. Our program is one of the most comprehensive on the market, and it’s available to you in a convenient format. Study when you can, learn at your own pace, and never feel rushed to meet a deadline. You’re probably wondering what…
DetailsDoctors do a residency, architects do an internship, and home inspectors should go through a mentoring period. Most career-focused education programs teach students what they need to know about how to perform the work. But real life know-how doesn’t come until after completing the course. A mentor might not be required where you live. But…
DetailsHome inspection software can make your life easier, or it can make you long for the days where a clipboard and ink pen were the pinnacle of technology. The industry as a whole supports digital inspection reporting software, but the field is wide open. Just because it’s designed for inspectors doesn’t mean it’s user-friendly. That’s…
DetailsWhat Is a 4-Point Home Inspection? A professional home inspector needs to know how to conduct more than one type of inspection to have a successful business. Examples include being trained and certified to conduct inspections for detecting the presence of vermin, radon or mold. Inspectors in coastal areas of the Southeast might also consider…
DetailsGetting your certification and heading to work is only part of being a home inspector. Once you’re in the field, it’s up to you to become the best and most in-demand inspector that you can be. No one else will do it for you, at least not until you put in the legwork on the…
DetailsNot every home inspector joins one of the national organizations, such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), just as not every state requires licensure. But any time there are standards, both the public and the inspectors who work for them have a more uniform and reliable code to live by. It creates…
DetailsUpdated for 2022. Thinking about changing jobs or starting a new career? Consider becoming a certified home inspector. Contrary to what many people think, it isn’t necessary to have experience in construction, architecture, engineering or related fields to pursue a home inspector career. Men and women of all ages with backgrounds ranging from blue collar…
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