Career and Job

A home inspector will evaluate a property for homes, in order to provide an honest appraisal of the condition of the house before a real estate transaction. This home inspection evaluation is not the same as a property value appraisal. An inspector will carefully assess the home for foundation health or problems, electrical, plumbing and more. The home inspection report will include a detailed listing of all areas in the property itself and an evaluation. The form will include recommendations on whether to replace or repair items and an analysis on the severity of the problem.

A buyer of a home should always hire a qualified home inspector before purchasing. Home inspection is a high demand profession because of the need to have this service performed on almost any property that is bought or sold.

Choose your state and begin learning online on how to become a home inspector. Each state course will offer full training and exams to test the student. There is no license required, however training by a school provider to learn the home inspection business is required. Once the course is completed, you will have the tools to begin this rewarding career part time or full time.

Online school curriculum includes:
Interiors, Exteriors, and Electrical
Insulation and Ventilation
Structural
Plumbing
Roofing Systems
Garages

The courses are completed on the internet using the Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 web browser on your computer. Each lesson is an interactive tutorial that presents information and asks you questions about what you have read. The interactive learning process monitors your progress and provides feedback as needed to help you learn the material easily. The lessons are designed so you can work at your own pace. It is easy to use and does not require extensive prior experience with computers. Details on the process are given below.

All the lessons for the course are completed online. Some training courses have a textbook that you use along with the online lessons. You may access the online course immediately and begin working as soon as you complete the registration process. Once you have completed the registration information any required textbook will be shipped to you via UPS.

You may have up to two opportunities to pass the exam (depending on your states guidelines). Once all course requirements are completed, you will be issued a Course Completion Certificate or your course completion will be electronically reported to your state (if applicable). It will be mailed to you via the U.S. Mail. The Certificate will be placed in the mail within 3-5 business days after you have satisfied all course requirements.

Reference Books:

Become a Home Inspector - This is a concise guide to starting up and operating a successful Home Inspection business without spending a lot of money. Many Home Inspectors are now earning $500 to $800 per day, and a pro shows how you can, too. This book focuses on a no-nonsense approach to the home inspection business without spending a lot of money on unnecessary equipment, training, or a lifetime of franchise fees.

Operating Systems Home Inspection from A to Z - DVD - Real Estate Home Inspector - Our 5-star rated DVDs have over two hours of video and as an added bonus you also get the 80 page HIB DVD Companion Guide e-Book! Don't let your dream house be a nightmare in disguise! Everything you need to know about Real Estate - from Asbestos to Zoning. This is definitely the best home inspection DVD series on the market. Shows the precise steps to follow to inspect all of the OPERATING SYSTEMS and the INTERIOR and EXTERIOR in a home.

The Complete Book of Home Inspection - Probably the best source available for prospective homebuyer’s to use for evaluating property, inside and out. Originally intended to be for buyers and owners, it has sufficient detail that professional home inspectors use it throughout the country. Loaded with charts, checklists, and photographs, this is a must have for anyone considering a new or used home purchase. Nearly 75,000 copies are in print.

Inspecting a House - Inspecting a House, aimed at home buyers, real estate agents, and inspectors, discusses all major problem areas in the process in a logical sequence; covers everything from storage tanks to chimney flashing; and shows how to analyze every system in a house.

Home Inspection: A Guide for Professionals - This new professional guide is a comprehensive and self-paced handbook covering both the practice and the business of home inspection. It addresses all the key areas associated with the business of home inspection in the rapidly growing profession. In addition, Home Inspection: A Guide for Professionals also takes you step-by-step through the entire process of home inspection following the most current guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. (ASHI).

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