Buying a house is the biggest investment most people make during their lifetimes. Whether it’s a newly built home or a fixer-upper, having a certified home inspector evaluate its condition is highly recommended before committing to a purchase. Here are some common causes of defects inspectors regularly come across during home inspections. Water Damage […]
Regardless of the industry, professionals look forward to conferences, seminars and similar gatherings as an opportunity to get away for a while to learn about the latest industry trends and techniques. Conferences and conventions also provide a chance to meet new people, exchange ideas and just relax and have fun for a few days. The […]
Customer reviews are a part of marketing your home inspection business that you shouldn’t ignore. You may not relish the idea of setting up a Facebook page for your business and monitoring reviews, but neglecting this important tool for growth can cost you customers. Studies show that 72 percent of consumers trust online reviews more […]
A marketing strategy is a must-have for your new home inspection business. In fact, almost all businesses can benefit from a marketing plan, but where and how to put your time and effort into this realm can depend on what type of business you have. You may want to invest your advertising dollars into printing […]
When you’re ready to launch your home inspection business, you will need a website. It is not impossible to do without one; it is just exponentially harder. The demographics of home inspectors can skew to older men who may have previously held jobs in professions in which they worked with their hands. These individuals may […]
Even if your home inspection business is the best, you won’t make much money if you don’t invest time and effort into marketing. It can be difficult to convince people — especially people who perform a task or service — that their ability to do their job is actually less important than their ability to […]
You want more clients for your home inspection business, but what’s the best way to get them? You can advertise, and you probably do. Having a website is critical. But the single most important tool you may have for growing your home inspection business is word-of-mouth. Word-of-mouth is a common way for companies to get […]
What is the best way to determine your home inspection prices? After all, your time and skills are valuable, so you don’t want to sell yourself short. On the other hand, if you set your prices too high, you may lose potential customers to other home inspection businesses that charge less. Several factors go into […]
Not everyone is a natural entrepreneur, and that’s okay. Unfortunately, too many new home inspectors give up altogether before their business is a year old because it isn’t sustainable as-is. Why? Some may find the home inspection certification process is too tedious between taking classes and the certification test – and that doesn’t include bonus […]
Just because a house is newly constructed does not mean it is free of defect. Even brand new homes can show signs of bad workmanship or dangerous outfitting. Newly constructed houses might require an entirely new roof construction or have uninsulated sections of attic due to negligence or lack of knowledge. While you might expect […]
