Vermont has adopted home inspection training and licensing requirements for home inspectors. Our online home inspection training course is fully approved by the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation to meet the Vermont home inspection licensing requirements. Peter Comart is the Vermont official who has approved our online home inspection training course.
You can become a home inspector in Vermont by following these simple steps:
Register for the ICA Real Estate Inspection Certification Program. This online home inspection training course will give you the required 80 hours of training for Vermont licensing and all the knowledge you’ll need to perform a home inspection and own/operate your own successful home inspection business. 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.
Take the National Home Inspectors Exam; we fully prepare you for this exam.
Start your own home inspection business or go to work for an existing home inspection company!
Taking the ICA Real Estate 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.
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. Take and pass the National Home Inspectors Exam and start your own home inspection business or go to work with an existing home inspection company!
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.
Got more questions? Read on for more information about Vermont home inspection courses.
How do I become a home inspector in Vermont?
Once you complete our online home inspection course, you become a certified home inspector. Upon completion of the course, we’ll email your home inspection certification and issue you your certification number. That number is what you’ll want to put on your business cards and home inspection reports. You also will need to take the Vermont home inspectors exam, for which we fully prepare you.
How much money do home inspectors make?
The average salary for a home inspector in Vermont is approximately $70,000 per year.
How much does a home inspection pay?
The average fee for a home inspection in Vermont is $380. The amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on age and square footage of the home. Our course covers information on how to structure home inspection fees.
Does a home inspector need to get on the roof of the home?
No. Home inspectors should not go on the roof of the home during the home inspection. Per current home inspection standards of practice, the proper way to inspect a roof is to stand back and use a good pair of binoculars. Over ninety percent of home inspectors use the binocular technique for inspecting the roof of a home. Some home inspectors have even started using small drones to inspect a roof, but that is not very common yet. However, we do have a drones module that will teach you how to inspect the roof of the home with a remote-controlled drone.
Is your home inspection training course recognized by InterNACHI?
Yes. We work very closely with InterNACHI. In fact all of our graduates receive a free one month membership to InterNACHI.
Is your home inspection training school affiliated with ASHI?
Yes. We work closely with the American Society of Home Inspectors. In fact, we are Gold Level members with ASHI. The training in our online course goes over the ASHI Standards in detail.
Is your home inspection training class recognized by NAHI?
In 2016 NAHI merged with ASHI, so NAHI no longer exists as a home inspection membership organization.
Do you mail me a hard copy of my certification?
Yes. We’ll mail out a wallet-sized, laminated copy of your credentials. You’ll also receive an email with your home inspection certification upon completing our online course.
What should I use for my inspection report when I perform a home inspection?
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.
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.
Is there a time limit for the online home inspection course for Vermont?
No. There is no time limit on our course, so you can take as much time as you would like to complete it.
Do you provide a list of tools that I need for performing a home inspection?
Yes. We provide you with a list of tools needed. The total cost of tools comes out to a little under $200, including the non-invasive moisture meter, combustible gas detector, etc.
What is included in ICA’s membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection?
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!
What about marketing materials?
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.
Do you offer my state test?
No schools are allowed to give the home inspection exam in Vermont. That test is given by a third-party testing company.
Do you send my certificate to the board?
Actually, the way it works is once you complete our course and pass the Vermont exam, you will send the board a copy of your certification from us along with your score sheet from the Vermont exam. Then you will be issued your home inspection license.
Does this course certify me in mold inspection and radon inspection?
Can I start my own home inspection business after taking your online course?
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, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
What if I have questions during my online home inspection course?
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 text, phone, or email.
Do I need to be a contractor to be a home inspector?
No. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful home inspectors. A contractor background can be helpful but does not necessarily make someone a great home inspector.
It doesn’t matter whether you want to become a home inspector in Burlington, Montpelier, Stowe, South Burlington, Brattleboro or Woodstock; our online home inspection course can be completed from anywhere. What are you waiting for? Enroll now and begin your new career as a home inspector in Vermont!
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