Tag Archives: Home Inspection

These are the most recommended Gas Leak Detector by home inspectors

The gas leak detector is one tool that inspectors may want to have in their tool bag, but not without some controversy. Some inspectors feel their nose is the best detector, some rely on soapy water to find the gas leak. Consider reading this if you want to know if you should be using a […]

Garage Doors for the Home Inspector

Guest post by Mark Fisher I am not a home inspector, but our paths cross daily and I want to help you, so you can help us, and we both help the end consumer. A little background: I am an industry ( IDEA) certified garage door master technician, certified instructor, certified trainer, 27 years on […]

Continuous Radon Monitors vs. Charcoal Canisters. Here is the difference.

This content is a guest post by Laura Armul, Sales and Marketing Director, SunRADON. The sale of a home can be contingent upon the result of a radon test.  Getting immediate results to the home buyer, home seller and real estate agent is absolutely necessary to close the deal.  While charcoal canisters and other passive […]

How to Keep up with Social Groups for Home Inspectors (Updated for 2023)

We first published this blog in late 2020 listing the most relevant Facebook Home Inspection related groups. Since then, new groups have emerged, and many new members have joined these groups. We have updated this list to reflect both. If you’re a home inspector, then I’m sure you know that social media plays a big […]

Is a Home Inspection Franchise right for you?

If you are looking to get into the home inspection business, you have a few options. You can get your training, get your license(if required in your state) and work for a multi inspection firm. In this case you are simply working for someone else. But, most inspectors start because they want to work for […]

Water Quality Testing as a Revenue Stream…It’s Simple

Are you currently offering a water quality test to your clients as part of the home inspection process? While not all clients may request a water test, many may not even think about the need for one. The power of suggestion can be an amazing revenue source. Adding water quality testing to your inspections can […]

What’s In Your Tool Bag? How Many Tools Do You Really Need?

This seems to be one of the common questions that keeps coming up from new inspectors, as well as experienced inspectors. The problem is, there are always new tools and toys to add to your collection. But do you really need some of those fancy tools to run your home inspection business. Let’s talk about […]

Home Performance Education for the Home Inspector.

Home Performance education

Do you want to make yourself a more knowledgeable home inspector? Maybe set yourself apart from your competitors? Education is key. Home performance is generally an add on service to inspections, but having the knowledge to talk about it should be part of your verbal skill set when communicating with clients. GreenHomes America is the […]

The Pay As You Go Home Inspection software list. Here are your options.

One of the biggest expenses when starting out as a home inspector will likely be the inspection writing software or platform you choose. There are many options to choose from, and it can be overwhelming for the new or part time inspector to research and decide what is best. Additionally, these software programs can be […]