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How to Become an RV Inspector
RV Inspections - Why & How To Start Did it ever cross your mind to become a certified RV inspector? An increasing number of potential RV buyers want their rig to have an inspection, and they are aware of the issues involved in RV. Before, some dealerships offered...
Should Home Inspectors Make Repairs After an Inspection?
Are Home Inspectors Allowed to Make Repairs? Home inspections are essential for buyers to identify any minor or major problems within a home before they make their final decision of buying one. A good inspector will examine specific home components and generate a home...
Moisture Meters For Home Inspectors – A Full List Of The Most Recommended Moisture Meters
As a home inspector, a moisture meter is like an extension of our hand. We use it all the time, and it's something that we need to work right - and last. The list of serious problems that could arise in a home that has had water intrusion is long, and remediation can...
Home Inspection Call Centers
Home Inspection Call Centers - If you run a small home inspection business, you’re probably aware that time spent on the phone could take away a big chunk of the time that you would need to spend inspecting homes instead. If this is the situation you find yourself in,...
SEO for Home Inspectors – Search Engine Optimization
SEO for Home Inspectors - Why Necessary? Anyone that has their own website probably has a general idea of what SEO is. In fact, it's quite likely that you have received several calls, emails, or comments on your website from people promising to improve your SEO beyond...
Tips to Improve Your Relationship With Real Estate Agents
Why a Good Relationship with Realtors is Important One of the best ways a home inspector can build up business is by having a good relationship with real estate agents. While this might sound like a simple thing, building up relationships can take a lot of time. There...
Should You Join A Multi-Inspector Firm?
Do you want to become a home inspector? Was it your childhood dream, or is it something that you have built an interest in over time? Whatever the case, you have a big decision ahead of you. Should you go at it alone or join a multi-inspector company? Before you put...
How To Deal With Cancellations as a Home Inspector
Dealing With Cancellations Cancellations are, unfortunately, part of doing business as a home inspector. I have been there many times. I have even had clients cancel on me as I walk up to the door of the house. No one likes it - it kills your day, hurts your bottom...
Crazy Home Inspection Stories
Home Inspectors and Crazy Stories I have been a home inspector for many years, and one thing we accumulate a lot of are stories - and we would love to hear yours. Here is how it works: I have posted several of my own crazy stories below to get things going - so enjoy...
How To Deal With a Client Complaint For Home Inspectors
Client Complaints - How We As Home Inspectors Can Handle Them None of us ever like that phone call: "Hi, you inspected my house 6 months ago and now..." and you can insert the rest. It's stressful - especially if it is your first complaint. It gives you that drop in...
National Home Inspection Companies
Why You Might Consider Joining A Home Inspection Franchise Any business owner will tell you, that running a business is hard - let alone a home inspection business. There are so many things to juggle that you might at times feel like a one-man circus show. Even if...
How to Recession-Proof Your Home Inspection Business
COVID-19, Recessions, and Home Inspections With COVID-19 shutting down most of the country recently, and talk of an unprecedented 30% unemployment rate - a recession has become more real for us. News articles make it seem like the end of the world - but while a...