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The North Carolina Real Estate Market is on Fire! Locals and transplants alike can attest to the region’s thriving economy, high demand for property, and exciting new construction projects around the state. With new homes coming to market every day, buyers are eager to have their prospective purchases vetted by experienced professional home inspectors. Suffice…
Welcome to National Home Inspector Month! In addition to taking time this month to recognize all the hard work we do as home inspectors, it’s also a great reminder that we should prepare for a busy summer, as home sales are going up and inspectors will soon be in high demand. This “summer rush” happens…
ICA’s online home inspector course can now be reimbursed by the GI Bill® Military servicemembers work hard to protect the freedoms of American citizens. In return for their service, the government offers them a number of benefits, such as the opportunity to pursue education without going into debt. The GI Bill® provide education benefits to…
Are you considering a career in home inspection? You’re not alone. Each year, countless Americans decide to take the plunge and make home inspection their career of choice. It’s not hard to see why – the field is incredibly rewarding and lucrative. Many begin their journeys with a simple question: How long does it take…
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…