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New inspectors flooded the industry in 2021, but it may be over soon.

For the past few years, it's been a good time to get into the home inspection industry. Home sales have been strong for the last decade, and really strong since 2020. But every..

How to Become a Home Inspector in 8 Easy Steps

So you want to become a home inspector. It's an appealing career path. You'll get to choose your own hours, and you won't spend your days sitting in a cubicle. You can make $200..

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

If you're a certified home inspector in Florida, you likely offer wind mitigation inspections. If you're a certified home inspector in Florida and you don't currently offer wind..

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

Ready to start a career as a home inspector in Illinois?

How to Become a Certified Home Inspector in Georgia

Updated December 4th 2024

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