OUR HOME INSPECTION INDUSTRY BLOG

Getting Noticed by Real Estate Agents Building a home inspection business requires a lot of time and effort. You may have some great skills and be really good at what you do, but those things won’t automatically make you money. It’s important that people know who you...

Why a Checklist Is Needed Performing a complete and thorough home inspection should be the goal of every home inspector. Not only is your reputation on the line, but having a trustworthy report is essential to the buying process for the buyer or seller. There may also...

What Makes a Website Awesome With the multitude of home inspectors out there, it’s vitally important that your home inspection business makes a good impression on others and stands out from the competition. A huge way of doing this is by having an awesome website that...

Helping Your Business Grow and Not Fail Maybe you just started your home inspection business or have been doing it for a couple of years. You are enthusiastic about the field and love helping people with their homes. You may have some excellent skills and knowledge of...

Should Inspectors Use Online Payments? I'm a home inspector too - and one of the hardest things I had to grapple with was online payments. Not that it's hard or anything, but I just had to come to grips with it. I had to accept the fees, the change in how I accept...

Can You Avoid Being Known as a Deal Killer? As a great home inspector, you know all the ins and outs of a house. You have plenty of experience in knowing what to look for and are able to provide details of an inspection in clarity to first-time home buyers. Your...

Do You Need a Construction Background? The home inspection business has caught your attention. Whether you are thinking of making a career switch or are just entering the workforce, have you wondered: “Do I need a background in construction to be a successful home...

Should You Do Commercial Inspections? Perhaps you have been doing home inspections for a long time and are looking to try something new. Have you ever thought about commercial inspections?  Likely you have seen many offices or shopping centers under construction. Who...

Startup Costs for Business So, you want to start your own home inspection business? That is exciting! It’s time to let your expertise and enthusiasm for the industry to shine, and you are ready to be your own boss. But have you figured out how much it will cost to...

Importance of Referrals From Agents If you ask any successful home inspector, real estate agent referrals are a BIG part of their business. Forming relationships with homeowners/buyers is definitely important - but they’re kind of "one-and-done" because most people...

Making More Money as a Home Inspector It’s very likely that you have chosen to become a home inspector because you wanted to work for yourself, set your own flexible schedule, and work in a stable industry. This is appealing to many who choose this occupation.  As a...