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Here's the average number of home inspector defects by state

Can you be a part-time home inspector?

Changing careers is risky. Should you quit your job and live off your savings while you get your next venture off the ground? Many businesses require you to go "all in" from the..

What is a wind mitigation inspection, and why home inspectors should offer them.

A wind mitigation report is a special kind of inspection that provides information about how a home's roof is build, and how it is attached to your home. Not surprisingly, they..

How to Become a Home Inspector in Ohio

 As of 2019, home inspectors in Ohio must be licensed. Here's everything you need to become a home inspector in Ohio, straight from the Ohio Home Inspector Board.

How to Become a Home Inspector in Illinois

In Illinois, you'll have to get a license to become a home inspector because it's a regulated state. But believe it or not, becoming a home inspector involves more than just..

How to Become a Home Inspector in Georgia

Thinking about becoming a Georgia home inspector? Even in a market downturn, Georgia stands out as an area where the population is growing, along with the job market. Housing..

How to Become a Home Inspector in Colorado

Thinking about becoming a Colorado home inspector? You've picked a good place. Colorado offers a healthy real estate market in 2022, combined with a frictionless process of..

Top States to be a Home Inspector

How to Create a Home Inspection Report Template

Trust me, I get it — you’re an inspector, not a writer.

The Ultimate Home Inspection Pricing Guide for Home Inspectors

We don’t want to be dramatic here, but calculating how much to charge for home inspection services might be the single biggest business decision you can make when starting as a..