WV Residents: Online Home Inspection Training Works for You

West Virginia is one of a handful of states that require in-classroom training for prospective home inspectors. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time to break away from work to attend a class. But there’s a viable and responsible way to work around the restriction. Here’s how to get your certification in the Mountain State without…

What’s in a Roof? Here’s the Home Inspection Course Module Lowdown

Homes are made up of numerous systems, none of which is more important than the roof. It blocks the heat of the sun, keeps out the wind and rain, and has important structural jobs, as well. Roofs have ridges, vents, hips, and valleys. They might be covered with shingles, tiles or metal sheets. They might…

Here’s Why Every Seller Needs a Home Inspection

A professional home inspection puts a lot of power into a buyer’s hands, but home inspections can work for either party. A pre-listing home inspection helps sellers know what they’re selling. And that helps them market it the right way. What’s the benefit for you? A more marketable service. The more people who need a…

Can an Online Home Inspection Course Really Work?

Maybe it’s hard to imagine remote training for a hands-on job. Of course, some brick-and-mortar programs might have you believe that in-person training is the only way to go. But every day, people earn certifications from online home inspection training programs, and you can, too. Here’s what to look for in a solid, online program…

How to Become a Home Inspector in Florida

If you want to become a home inspector in Florida, now is a great time to make the leap. Home inspections and real estate transactions go hand in hand. And after a few years of ups and downs that mirrored the economy, Florida’s real estate market is hopping again. Follow these steps from education through…

How to Become a Home Inspector in Illinois

If you live in Illinois and want to become a home inspector, the journey begins with a good education. But it doesn’t end there. If you have a high school diploma or GED and meet the minimum age requirement, which is 21, you have what it takes to get started. Follow these five steps, and…

4 Ways Aerial Inspection Services Improve Your Career

Aerial inspection services aren’t common enough (yet) to be considered mandatory or industry standard. However, at the rate that drones are catching on with home inspectors, it probably won’t be long. Don’t let the high-tech nature of drones put you off the idea entirely. They might seem intimidating, but safe and effective drone use is…

How to Balance Home Inspector Education and a Full Time Job

Full-time school and work can throw anyone off balance. But every day, students make it happen without letting either responsibility suffer. Go into it with a plan, and you’re more likely to be among those who succeed. Wing it, and you’re asking for trouble. According to a 2015 Georgetown University Center on Education and the…

Inspection Questions About Roofing Answered

Got inspection questions about roofs? We have answers. Roofs do more than just shield a house from the rain. They’re complex systems with many different types of roofing materials, and they can affect the integrity of the whole house that sits under them. What Types of Roofs Might You Find on the Job? Although the…

Is Home Education for Real Estate Inspectors a Good Idea?

The freedom of home education seems like a dream come true for some prospective students. For others, it feels a bit intimidating. You can learn about home inspecting anywhere, anytime with the ICA School self-paced online study course. But can you really learn everything you need to know about the industry without a brick-and-mortar classroom?…