When you’re ready for your home inspection license in Florida, you’ll probably want some time to prepare before taking the exam. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation approves the InterNACHI exam, which is a proctored test. It’s not easy, but passing it means you’re all set to move ahead. Once you’ve completed your […]

A home inspector’s tool kit contains numerous items, but you’ll collect many of them after you’ve been in the business for a while. Experience is a great teacher. But some tools are important for home inspections from day one. It doesn’t cost a fortune to get started. In fact, the basics can fit into a […]

There’s a lot to be said for old-fashioned work sense, but technology advances make a good thing better. A new, high-tech tool and computer software don’t mean that you’re turning your back on longstanding protocol. They do mean that your business can be more efficient and productive, which is always a good thing. Here are […]

Once you’ve completed home inspector training, you’re ready to start a new career. But that doesn’t mean your education is over, or that it should be. Continuing education (CE) helps you become a better inspector, and stay informed about changes in the industry. Not every area requires licensure, so not every area requires CE units […]

One of the most unnerving things about performing a home inspection is the possibility of damaging someone else’s property. You’re there to create a report that explains the condition of the entire house, inside and out. But when you’re in someone else’s home, you never know what you might encounter. So is there a specific […]

There’s a lot to learn about this business, and most people need a home inspection course to do the job correctly. Even if you’ve worked in some facet of the construction industry, home inspection is different so there’s more to cover. A typical course teaches most of the basics that are standard throughout the industry. […]

What could have been a dramatic change in Colorado has been met with defeat at the state Senate. Senator Nancy Todd sponsored the bill, SB-140, that would have required all home inspectors in Colorado to pass an exam and maintain licensure to work in the state. But in a close 5-4 vote, the Senate Business, […]

Home inspections were developed to help prospective home buyers make that purchase, or not, with more confidence. Where a property is in great shape, the inspector can show his results that explain why. And if there are problems, the inspection report shows that, too. But specialists are a bit different, and that’s an option that […]