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Is a career in Home Inspections for you?Anyone can become a home inspector; however, those that succeed are highly qualified and properly trained. Most people come to this profession with a solid background in construction of either building construction, HVAC, plumbing or electrical, engineering or architecture. Even with extensive knowledge and experience it takes training in home inspections. The items examined in a home inspection, the limitations, common defects observed, and the writing of the report in a clear and concise method are the areas of training concentration. Do you have good communication skills? An important part of an inspection is the oral and written report.Another consideration is state licensing of home inspectors. Check the state by state list for the home inspector license law and rules and regulation in your area. Those states with licensing have education requirements, inspection experience standards as well as a state exam.
Other ConsiderationsDo you have an inquisitive mind? Sometimes it is like putting together a puzzle to determine the defect and the cause of the problem in a house.Do you enjoy solving problems? Home inspectors look for clues and telltale signs and red flags of defects. Do you like people? You will meet all kinds of personalities. Do you want to be your own boss and do you have the management skills to run a business. You will manage the inspection business, bookkeeping, sales, purchasing, and marketing of the business. Are you physically fit? Performing inspections requires physical fitness and stamina because at each inspection you are going up and down stairs, crawling in the crawlspace, going into the attic, climbing a ladder, bending over to check plumbing, driving, etc. Do you handle pressure? Dealing with the public can be stress especially when in the mist of purchasing a home. |
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