How to File Your First TREC REI 7-6: A Walkthrough for New Texas Home Inspectors
Every licensed Texas home inspector is required to use the same report format: the Texas Real Estate Commission's REI 7-6. If you're preparing for your first inspection, this is..
How to Start a Home Inspection Business in a State That Doesn't Require a License
If you're thinking about becoming a home inspector, you might be surprised to learn that roughly 16 states have no state-level licensing requirement at all. That means in places..
Texas WDI Reports: What TREC and the TDA Require, and How to File One
If you're a Texas home inspector starting to work residential real estate transactions, you'll quickly run into Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspections. Buyers ask for them. Real..
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Is Your Home Inspector Website Holding You Back From Growth?
You show up on time. You're thorough. Your reports are clean, detailed, and delivered fast. You've built a reputation in your market that you're proud of, so why aren't the phone..
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Best Thermal Imaging Camera for Home Inspections: 2026 Buyer's Guide
"Which Thermal Imaging Camera Should You Buy for Home Inspections?"
What Home Inspection Tools Do Inspectors Need?
Home inspectors need to have the proper equipment, tools, and gadgets to not only provide a safe and thorough home inspection but also to show their clients and agents that they..
State-by-State Home Inspector Licensing Requirements for 2025
With a surging housing market and new technology streamlining scheduling, billing, and reporting, becoming a home inspector is more accessible than ever. We’ve updated our home..
How to Prepare for the National Home Inspector Exam
If you're thinking about becoming a home inspector, you've likely heard of the National Home Inspector Exam. In some states, passing the NHIE is required to become a home..
What to Expect as a New Home Inspector
We won't sugarcoat it: your first year in the home inspection business will likely be challenging.
How to Become a Home Inspector in California
Are you interested in becoming a home inspector in California? If so, you're not alone. Home inspection offers excellent job opportunities for those with the right skills and..