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With new licensing requirements settling in place, many prospective home inspectors in the Commonwealth of Virginia need a reliable and reputable education provider. ICA School comes through for you with an above-industry-standard education that meets the requirements of every association in the country as well as new state regulations and then goes a step beyond […]

If you’re not yet a certified home inspector and don’t have a background in electrical wiring, some of the terms might be puzzling. Long before you thought about entering the field, you probably know about GFCI protection, since it’s so common in kitchens and bathrooms. But what about AFCI protection? It’s code in many areas […]

There’s a lot more to the home inspection industry than the hands-on part of the job. If you run your own small business, sooner or later you’ll need software to help keep your books in order and tax time less stressful. Most computers have some type of basic spreadsheet software that’s geared toward accounting. For […]

Millennials have a reputation for being a very young, tech minded generation. Thing is, most of them left high school and college years ago. Many own homes and have families now and are trying to carve out careers. Home inspecting might seem like an unlikely fit for Millennials, but it offers numerous advantages that align […]

The Virginia Association of Real Estate Inspectors, also known as VAREI, isn’t the oldest association in the country, nor is the largest. But it’s a busy one. Founded in 2000, association leaders and members have worked diligently to promote the industry and support issues that affect home inspectors and homeowners throughout the Commonwealth. With so […]

So you’re planning to sit for the National Home Inspector Exam? That’s a major accomplishment, and passing it leads to great things such as licensure. If you’ve got a few butterflies in your stomach, never fear. It’s not as intimidating as it might seem. Familiarize yourself with the exam procedures before test day and spend […]

Home inspectors in the great state of Wisconsin are registered or licensed. Unlike many states, pre-licensing education isn’t required. If you can fulfill the state’s requirements, which include two home inspector examinations, you’re in. How does the whole process work? Read on to find out. #1: Pass a National Home Inspector Exam and a State […]

For as long as home inspecting has been a viable industry, Virginians have operated under unique standards. Inspectors had some regulation, but licensing wasn’t part of becoming a home inspector. Certification later became an option, but licensing was still up for debate. As of July 1, 2017, the times are changing. New legislation in the […]

Indiana requires all home inspectors to hold a valid license. But before it’s issued, there’s lots of work to do. It all begins with your education, and ICA School has you covered with that. If you’ve got your sights set on becoming an above-board home inspector, follow these three steps and you’ll have a valid […]

After home inspector education, there’s another step that leads to earning a license: the home inspector exam. In most states that require licensure, the National Home Inspector Licensing Exam fits the bill. States that don’t issue licenses have no exam requirements at all. The remaining five have state-level exams. Here’s what you need to know […]