How much home inspectors make varies, depending upon factors such as the going rate for inspections in the general area, the strength of the local real estate market, the number of hours worked and the inspector’s skills in marketing his or her business. Becoming a FEMA disaster inspector can be an additional source of income…
DetailsWhat is the best way to determine your home inspection prices? After all, your time and skills are valuable, so you don’t want to sell yourself short. On the other hand, if you set your prices too high, you may lose potential customers to other home inspection businesses that charge less. Several factors go into…
DetailsYou put the time and effort into learning the ropes, passing the exams and becoming a home inspector. You enjoy the work, but you wonder, should you expand into commercial inspections? Although home inspectors are plentiful and easy to find, companies that do commercial inspections are less common. So any home inspector who expands his…
DetailsYou may wonder if you should join a home inspection association now that you have passed your home inspector exam and started your own business. What are these associations even about, and how can they help you in your new career or side business? Home inspection can be an inexact science. Rules vary from state…
DetailsWhat would a profile of an average American home inspector look like? Would they be a certain age, gender, race, income bracket or part of a particular socioeconomic status? At one time, such a classification may have been possible, but no more. Today, anyone who puts in the time and effort can become a home…
DetailsMore than ever, busy mothers are deciding home inspector training is the path they want to take to a successful and prosperous future. As real estate transactions continue to multiply, the need for home inspections does as well. Today’s Americans are constantly on the move, changing jobs, relocating to new cities, or retiring to warm…
DetailsPodcasting is a fantastic educational tool. With current topics, you can ensure that you are getting the home inspection training you need to continue being a successful inspector. Steve Preins hosts an informative podcast designed for everyone from ICA students to inspectors who are already working in the field. With so many different types of…
DetailsTraining to become a home inspector is no easy feat. Educational courses are meant to facilitate the process, allowing you to become skilled at your craft. Building confidence through minor successes in training allows you to become an excellent inspector in the field. Every student wants to know what he or she is getting into…
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…
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…
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