News and information about home inspection licensing
There’s no single path to becoming a home inspector. Every state is slightly different. Fortunately, Illinois makes it simple. From learning about the industry to stepping out with your new license, each gain is a step toward a brand new career. Here’s how it’s done. Choose the Right Home Inspection Education Program According to Illinois…
Closing day is the pinnacle of one of the most stressful events a home buyer can face. For weeks if not months, they’ve negotiated terms, provided documents, submitted to untold financial checks and weathered one surprise after another. As their certified home inspector, you have the power to make the final walk-through a little less…
Most states have some level of professional responsibility regulation for the home inspection industry. Many states require licensing, but a few have no regulations of any kind. Colorado is among the unregulated states. In January, for the second time since 2015, legislation that would regulate home inspectors was introduced. In February, SB17-038 was shelved indefinitely.…
Springtime in many parts of the country means less roaring cold, more gentle weather and a break from heating or cooling equipment. That’s great for comfort, but it can make certain home defect clues a bit more challenging to find. Never fear, there are a few tricks to the home inspection services trade. If you…
A certified home inspector doesn’t comb every square interior inch of a house, but certain systems should be included in every report. Defects that affect the comfort and safety of the new owners, as well as the structural integrity of the home, take top priority. If you’ve wondered what inspectors look for, here are 10…
Big Sky Country is also big on opportunities for people entering the home inspection industry. Certainly, Montana boasts lots of gorgeous, wide-open and undeveloped space. However, the real estate market in Billings, alone, has well over 1,000 homes listed for sale in March 2017. That’s according to Realtor.com®. What does that mean to you? There’s…
The Great Mount Rushmore State offers a lengthy but straightforward path to home inspection certification and licensing. Phase one is registration. Phase two is licensing. But before either of those can happen, you need an education. If you’re living in South Dakota and want to pursue a career in home inspecting, here’s what you can…
Wouldn’t it be great to transform your career and lifestyle in 2017? Get certified as a home inspector, and it could happen for you. If you’re itching for something new and better and want to be your own boss, home inspecting is worth more than a passing thought. It’s a viable career path that takes…
You’re a responsible home inspector, or you’re training to be one. But what about the guy down the street? If you live in a state that doesn’t require licensing, customers might never know what they’ll get. That’s why areas without licensing requirements are pushing to make it a reality. Some areas have reported significant problems,…
All that you need is to do a simple Google search and you’ll find numerous news and opinion articles about home inspectors. You’ll read about what clients should expect from an inspection, whether inspectors perform a good service, and how buyers should always beware. The “beware” part of the equation comes up often because although…