How Do I Become a Home Inspector

Before considering the purchase of a piece of real estate many would-be home or commercial property buyers will use the services of a home inspector. A home inspector will investigate a property to find out all there is to know about its structural, electrical and plumbing conditions, among other considerations, to determine if a property is viable as an investment. With the real estate business booming would you like to know how to become a home inspector?

The first step is to find a reputable home inspection school that offers a curriculum that includes quality home inspection classes and actual on the job or home inspection training. There are many home inspection schools to choose from and they offer online, at home and in facility training options that will help you in preparing to become a home inspector.

Below is a list of things to consider when thinking about how to become a home inspector and how to choose the right home inspection school or training.

• What inspection equipment will you need?
• How do you find out if your state requires a license?
• How do you avoid legal trouble?
• Does the home inspection training include detailed step-by-step procedures for conducting an inspection?
• Are you provided with "tricks of the trade" information?
• Will you be provided with answers to questions on insurance, accounting and record keeping?
• How will you need to set up your home office and what equipment will you need?
• What kind of inspection forms and reports will you need?
• Do they provide a sample inspection agreement or contract?
• How do you price your services?
• What is the best way to conduct an efficient inspection?
• How do you fill in the reports and forms?
• How do you report or not report findings?
• How do you market and advertise your business?
• How do you deal with clients, sellers and realtors?

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