Tag Archives: home inspector success

Beware of the hidden dangers of a low inspection fee.

As a home inspector, there may be many reasons why you might charge a low-ball rate for your services, but you shouldn’t! Aside from the fact that it hurts the industry as a whole, it likely hurts you as an inspector as well. Reasons why a home inspector should not charge a low-ball rate for […]

Boost Your Marketing With These Innovative Ideas!

With homes sales down and interest rates up, home inspectors are looking for creative ways to get more business. In the competitive world of home inspection, effective marketing strategies can make all the difference in attracting clients and growing your business. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve put together five ideas for […]

Why good narratives are important in the home inspection report.

A properly prepared home inspection report serves the client by providing accurate, clear, useful information about the condition of a property. A good home inspection report also benefits the home inspector by providing a superior service to his/her clients. Writing up a home inspection report has been made easier by using one of the many […]

Get Your Home Inspection Marketing Going!

You completed your home inspection training, you have your state license (if required), you set up your company, you’re ready to roll. But how are you planning to get your phone to ring? That seems to be the big question we see and hear all the time. New inspectors, as well as established inspectors, seem […]

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 […]

How to Grow Your Business With Add-On Services

At some point in time, most home inspectors will think about growing their business beyond the initial home inspection that they offer their clients. By offering add-on services, you can provide a well rounded inspection to the client. You can also stay competitive or help differentiate your company from the other inspection companies. Before you […]

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 […]