Introduction to Home Inspection Business
Professional home inspection is one of the fastest growing fields in the
country. According to American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), 77% of home
sales in U.S. today are inspected prior to purchase. As more Americans buy and
sell their homes, the need for qualified home inspectors grows. There is a
strong, long-term demand for qualified individuals to start careers as home
inspectors. The Home Inspector protects the buyer and real estate agent by
disclosing costly repairs that may need to be made to the property. Home
Inspectors can literally save a buyer thousands of dollars by determining the
true condition of a home prior to the sale. That's why Home Inspectors charge up
to $500 for each inspection, which typically takes 2-5 hours and can earn
$1,000 or more in a single day by inspecting several homes.
What type of jobs can home inspectors qualify
for?
Home inspectors are often self-employed. They may also work for real estate
agencies, brokers, corporations, banks, home inspection companies or government
agencies. Every person or business investing in a property needs clear, accurate
information about its condition. Home inspectors are the first line of defense
against a bad investment in property. What do home
inspectors do?
Home inspectors perform objective visual
inspections of homes and produce a written report of the condition of the
property for buyers and/or owners. The home inspector must be able to recognize
any condition that could cause problems for the potential homeowner. Home
inspector examines the grounds, structure, exterior, roof, plumbing, electrical
system, insulation, ventilation, interior, attic, bathrooms, kitchen, basement,
crawlspaces, heating, air conditioning, and garage or carport. National
standards of practice determine which components are inspected and how they are
inspected.
Do I have what it takes to be a successful home
inspector?Are you the kind of person who:
- Doesn't want to be tied to a desk all day?
- Has a desire to run a small business?
- Is interested in construction and how things work?
- Has a technical mind and like to figure things out?
- Is organized and clear-thinking?
- Enjoys meeting and helping people?
- Is willing to learn and take initiative?
If that sounds like you,
then now is the perfect time to start taking steps toward a challenging and
rewarding career in home inspection.
Why Freedom Business School?
Our versatile home inspection programs - Principles of Home Inspection and
Fundamentals of Home Inspection offer the highest quality training materials at
prices 30% to 50% less than other home inspection schools. These
comprehensive online and correspondence courses has been developed by Carson
Dunlop & Associates, one of the oldest and largest home inspection firms in
North America. Dedicated to inspections since 1978, Carson Dunlop's technical
staff spent two decades in home inspection and several years refining their
training documents before creating the premier distance-education system for
home inspectors. From an introductory overview of home inspection to advanced
system-specific courses to a complete home inspection series, Freedom has both
online and correspondence courses to meet your needs. About the Home Inspection Courses
Principles
of Home Inspection is a 100+ hour course. This comprehensive online course reviews all major home systems and provides in depth coverage of system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them. Ideal
for the States with longer hour requirements, this interactive course covers
standards of practice and Code of Ethics, appliances, communication and
professional practice issues. No other online program provides the depth and
breadth of this course.
Home Inspection Course Highlights
- Over 600 detailed illustrations reinforce key concepts
- Five different types of interactive exercises keep students focused and
increase material retention
- Thematic graphics keep the material fresh and compelling
- Unit exams test subject mastery and identify topics requiring additional
review
Fundamentals
of Home Inspection is a 40+ hour course. Fundamentals Of Home Inspection provides a comprehensive introduction to the practice of Home Inspection. Students will find straightforward descriptions of house systems and how they function, as well as how they may deteriorate or fail. Written by Carson Dunlop & Associates, one of the most successful home inspection companies in North America, Fundamentals of Home Inspection is based on years of practical experience in both inspecting homes and training inspectors.
Home Inspection Course Highlights
- Over 150 detailed illustrations reinforce key concepts
- Five different types of interactive exercises keep students focused and
increase material retention
- Thematic graphics keep the material fresh and compelling
- Unit exams test subject mastery and identify topics requiring additional
review
Take any one of these courses and you'll be ready to enter
the field as a qualified Home Inspector. And you need no previous home
inspection experience to begin.
Does my state regulate the Home Inspection Industry?Regulation of this market is in place or on the horizon.
Currently, 13 states require pre-licensing education for home inspectors, and 15
states require continuing education courses. Eight more states are considering
regulation, making a total of 36 states with existing or pending regulation. Click
here to find out what regulations exist in your state.
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