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Are Home Inspectors in California Required to Get a License? There are a lot of opportunities for home inspectors in California. The real estate market in the Golden State is thriving, with new properties being bought and sold daily. Most buyers have their homes inspected by a certified professional. After all, it’s essential to be…
Is Home Inspection a Good Career? Are you considering a career in home inspection? Home inspector careers are for anyone looking to start their own business. Once established, a professional home inspector can look forward to stable, unlimited income-earning possibilities. Work part-time or full-time. You can be your own boss, so you can create a…
Nationally-recognized home improvement resource cites ICA’s breadth of resources and lifetime access to course materials and reporting software Edcetera, developer of a popular suite of online courses for professional development, board examination, and occupational licensure in skilled trades and professions, today announced its home inspection training school, Inspection Certification Associates (ICA), was named the Best…
New York is one of just a few states that require live and field training to become a licensed home inspector. And it was one of the only remaining states in which Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) still needed to receive approval. But now, we can officially check it off the list! ICA, one of the…
Congratulations! You’ve decided on a new career as a home inspector. Making that decision is the first step to a successful and rewarding career. Now that you’ve decided on your new career, here’s what you need to know about how to comply in the state where you’re practicing home inspection. What’s the difference between a…
What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspector License vs. Certification? Certifications, licenses, credentials… they all offer proof of skills, knowledge, and competency, but are completely different when it comes to proving that knowledge to future customers and being compliant with your state board. If you’re on your journey to being a home inspector, you may be…
ICA expands its home inspection training to provide stackable credentials to grow learners’ skills and careers WAUKESHA, WISC. (MAY 31, 2022) – ICA, developer of a popular suite of online courses for professional development, board examination, and occupational licensure in skilled trades and professions, announced the expansion of its continuing education programs for home inspectors,…
ICA will expand its home inspection training content through a partnership with AJ, an Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) graduate, is better known as Inspector AJ on TikTok where he has amassed an audience of 1.7M followers and around 34.3M views. His loyal and very large community enables him to tap into the growing demand for…
Licensed Home Inspector Joe Mazza Becomes a TV Star A new tv show is shining a light on the home inspection industry. HGTV’s new show, “Home Inspector Joe”, follows successful home inspector, Joe Mazza, as he works with families to find and provide a safe and secure home. Each episode provides future home inspectors…
Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper, all while being undetected. Termites can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a house, depending on the colony’s age and location. According to the National Pest Management Association, termites cause more than $5 billion in damage…