Looking to become a home inspector? Hawaii is one of roughly 20 states that still have not adopted licensing requirements for home inspectors.
How to Become a Home Inspector in 2 Steps:
Step One:Register for the ICA Real Estate Inspection Certification Program. Upon completion of the course you will be an ICA Certified Home Inspector and we will issue you a certification number, which you can use on your business cards and inspection reports.
Step Two: Start your own business or go to work for an existing company!
If you’ve been considering becoming a home inspector, ICA has all you need to get started. We’re committed to training the next generation of home inspectors in the most thorough, complete manner possible. Best of all, our class is available online (and also downloadable in a MP4 Video format), making it easier than ever to become a home inspector.
As stated above, once you complete our course, you will be an ICA certified home inspector. Upon completion of the course, we will mail out your home inspection certification and issue you your certification number. That number is what you will want to put on your business cards and home inspection reports. At that point, you’re ready to go!
The average fee for a home inspection in Hawaii is $400. The amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on age and square footage of the home. You will learn about that during our online home inspection course.
Yes. We work closely with the American Society of Home Inspectors. In fact, we train you specifically to the ASHI standards of practice and our training school is an ASHI Gold Level Member.
We have an arrangement with www.homeinspectionform.com in which our graduates receive a free copy of their Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection reporting software. That is the report that most of our graduates start with since it is so easy to use. Normally selling for $400, the Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection report can be printed and filled out by hand or filled out on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can even put in photos easily. They also have a mobile app version of their home inspection report that can be used on an Android or Apple mobile device. At the end of the day, all that matters is that you have a home inspection report form that you’re comfortable with, and these are both good home inspection report options.
We suggest using www.vistaprint.com for your business cards, brochures, and company website if you set one up. They are very affordable and even have templates specific to home inspection businesses.
Yes. In fact, the majority of our graduates will start their own successful home inspection business after completing our course. We also train you on the whole marketing and business start-up side of things.
We have full support for all students and graduates, both during and after the course. Even if you have questions when you are on a home inspection, we can assist.
No. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful home inspectors.
Become a Home Inspector Today
It doesn’t matter whether you want to become a home inspector in Honolulu, Kailua, Kaneohe, or Haleiwa. Our online home inspection training course can be completed from anywhere. What are you waiting for?
Enroll now and start your career as a home inspector in Hawaii!
Even though Hawaii has yet to adopt any formal requirements for local home inspectors, realtors and their clients will typically only work with experienced certified inspectors. Regardless of what the state may or may not demand, it’s important to get home inspection training.
The best way to get started is to register for ICA’s Home Inspector Course. The course can be completed online and from the comfort of your own home. Most ICA students complete the material in a matter of a few weeks, but you can set your own pace and learn at a speed that’s best for your lifestyle.
Taking the ICA Home Inspection Course
Register for the ICA Real Estate Inspection Certificate Program. The course will give you all the knowledge you will need to perform a home inspection and own/operate your own successful home inspection business.
In the course, you will also learn all about commercial inspections, building code, and much more.
ICA Bonus Materials
In addition to the main course materials, all ICA students gain access to our bonus courses for free. Included with your registration in ICA’s Home Inspector Course, classes on radon detection or mold inspection normally cost a pretty penny. We offer them free of charge because we’re committed to providing the most well-rounded education possible for our students. Best of all, you’ll have lifetime access to these classes, which means you can continue to return to our bank of resources any time you want to brush up on your knowledge.
Another benefit of ICA registration is a free one-month membership to InterNACHI. This leading professional organization for home inspectors is a great resource for those eager to continue learning and connecting with fellow professionals. Access to Report Form Pro Nitro, a popular inspection report development app, is also included in the cost of registration in our class. The app makes reporting your inspection findings to clients easy, with the ability to add photos and share your discoveries with clients in just a few clicks.
Once the Coursework Is Done
Upon completion of the course, you will be an ICA Certified Home Inspector. We will issue you a certificate number, which you can use on your business cards, website, and inspection reports. Start your own home inspection business or go to work with an existing home inspection company!