Step One:Register for the ICA Real Estate Inspection Certification Program. This will not only give you all the knowledge you’ll need to perform a home inspection and own/operate your own successful home inspection business, but you’ll also learn all about commercial inspections, as well as mold, radon, and code. 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: Join a recognized home inspection industry membership organization. The home inspection association that most students choose to join is InterNACHI. ICA home inspection graduates are eligible for a free one month membership to InterNACHI upon completion of our home inspection course.
Step Three: Start your own business or go to work for an existing company!
Start your own home inspection business or go to work for an existing home inspection company!
We also help you supercharge your career and business with everything you need to be successful. ICA’s membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection, provides you with ongoing support and training resources throughout your career. New students who enroll in a home inspection training course with ICA receive a one-year membership for free, a $99 value!
Pennsylvania Home Inspection Requirements
Pennsylvania is unique in that the state does not have formal licensing requirements for home inspectors.
Of course, realtors and their clients will want to work with professionals who are both educated and experienced in their field. Regardless of whether you choose to start your own business or take a position at an existing home inspection company, you’ll be glad you took ICA’s Home Inspector License Course.
As stated above, once you complete our course, you become a certified home inspector. Upon completion of the course, we mail out your home inspection certification and issue your certification number. That number is what you’ll want to put on your business cards and home inspection reports. After that, you just need to join one of the membership associations of home inspectors. At that point, you’re ready to go!
The average fee for a home inspection in Pennsylvania is $390. The amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on age and square footage of the home. We cover that all during the 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 a Gold level affiliate with ASHI.
We have an arrangement with www.homeinspectionform.com wherein 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.
Yes. We provide you with a list of tools needed. The total cost of the tools, including your moisture meter and combustible gas detector, comes out to roughly $200.
Starting and running a successful home inspection business requires more than just a home inspection license. ICA’s membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection, empowers home inspectors to start and grow their careers by connecting them with experts and providing content on topics not covered by other home inspection training. Delivered via live webinars, on-demand videos, video courses, Facebook community, blogs, and podcasts, members can gain:
Business Management Skills
Advanced Home Inspection Training
Marketing & Networking Training
Access to Tools & Templates
Join a community of home inspection professionals, master new skills, and find ongoing support to succeed in every stage of your career. New students who enroll in a home inspection licensing course with ICA receive a one-year membership for free!
We provide resources that will help get your business up and running. Our membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection, contains everything you need to start and grow your business, including live webinars, business templates, downloadable PDFs, and more.
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 via email, phone, or text.
No. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful home inspectors. Being a good contractor does not necessarily make one a good home inspector.
The Perks of ICA’s Home Inspector Course
ICA’s convenient online courses allow aspiring home inspectors to learn wherever and whenever they’d like to study. The benefits of being an ICA student don’t stop there, however. Anyone eager to learn how to become a home inspector will be pleased to find that a number of freebies and bonus materials are included with registration.
In addition to the InterNACHI membership – ICA students also receive access to our library of bonus courses. Classes on radon detection and mold inspection help diversify your set of skills, allowing you to target new segments of the market and offer a wider selection of services. Other schools charge high prices for these kinds of courses, but ICA students gain lifetime access to all of our bonus content.
Our Home Inspector Course also includes a free copy of Report Form Pro Nitro, the leading brand of home inspection reporting software. Our arrangement with www.homeinspection.com allows students to access this app free of charge. It’s instrumental to the house inspection reporting process, allowing you to add photos and share your findings with clients in just a few clicks on the spot. This $400 software is available free for all ICA students. ICA students may upgrade to Spectora home inspection software as part of our exclusive partnership – or use Report Form Pro Nitro software, which is included in our home inspection training at no charge.
Jump Start Your Home Inspection Career by Upgrading to an ICA/Spectora Package
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Spectora Jumpstart Package
ICA is a preferred partner of Spectora, the top-rated home inspection software with over 8,000 users and thousands of 5-star reviews. Spectora gives new home inspectors everything they need to succeed:
World-class support with 1 minute response time & 98% happiness rating
Web-based reports with the agent and homebuyer in mind
The fastest report writer on mobile and desktop
Mac, PC, Android, iPad and iPhone compatible
Constant new features & innovation
Modern websites so you look professional when agents and clients search for you
Through this partnership, new ICA students can purchase a discounted package that includes the ICA Pre-Licensure Course plus the Spectora Jumpstart package at one affordable price. Learn more on the Spectora website.
ICA graduates are also eligible for exclusive discounts on Spectora software and Jumpstart packages. To learn how to access these savings, call us at 888-374-4096.
You’ll also get a free one-year membership of Edcetera Home Inspection, designed to help you develop all the skills you need to succeed in your home inspection business. Join a community of home inspection professionals, master new skills, and find ongoing support to succeed in every stage of your career. Our industry-leading training is delivered through live webinars, on-demand course videos, Facebook community, downloadable PDFs, podcasts, quizzes, Q&As, business templates, and more.
The Convenient Way to Earn Your Home Inspector Certificate
Our online Home Inspector Course is one of the most affordable, convenient, and comprehensive classes of its kind. ICA is passionate about helping students earn their home inspector certificate in a timely, thorough manner. The best part? You don’t need any experience or background in the construction industry to find success in this field. ICA instructors work with students to teach them everything they need to know to begin their new careers.
With the help of ICA, you can earn your home inspector certificate and start your own business in a manner of a few weeks. Not sure you want to be your own boss? Find a position with an established home inspection company in your area. The options are endless once you’ve completed ICA’s Home Inspector Course!
Ready to roll up your sleeves and begin your home inspector training? Register now!
Learn more about ICA’s home inspection certification program now. Explore our FAQ section, give our inspection course demo a try, or begin your training by signing up today.
