Ten Reasons Why Now’s the Time to Be a Certified Home Inspector

Periodic adjustments in the real estate market, not only provide new opportunities for home buyers, but also for individuals working in the industry. Certified home inspectors now have the opportunity to emphasize the importance of their services to both buyers and sellers.

Home inspections provide an objective evaluation of the house that allows home buyers to make an informed decision. Home sellers, on the other hand, can have a home inspection prior to listing a house. This will allow the seller to make any necessary repairs beforehand. In a market slowdown, home inspections give both sellers and buyers peace of mind.

Here are ten reasons why a home inspection career is a great career choice:

Job Security – Millions of homes are bought and sold each year. Even in difficult times, this fact doesn’t change. And each year more and more Americans learn how essential a home inspection is before buying or selling their house.
Flexibility – Home inspection businesses grow as you build relationships in the community. That’s why many home inspectors keep their full-time jobs until their name is known by local agents and brokers. You don’t have to begin all at once.
Networking Opportunities – Be part of a profession with strong industry support. Home inspectors can join the InterInternational Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and enjoy membership benefits, such as discounts on errors and omissions insurance. Allied Home Inspection School provides students their first year membership to InterNACHI at no cost.
Don’t Punch a Clock – Home inspectors make their own future. Each day you’ll decide what your own work priorities are.
Be Your Own Boss – Many home inspectors are self-employed. They enjoy the benefits of making their own schedule and growing a successful business.
Do Something You Enjoy – Utilize your skills and experience to transition into a new career as a home inspector. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or someone in the building trades, construction or real estate, home inspectors use the skills they’ve acquired over a lifetime.
Begin Your Career Quickly – Home inspectors aren’t required to have a degree or years of training. People can learn to be a home inspector 100% online, which allows them set their own pace.
Become a Pro – Specialization is a key attribute in the job market nowadays. Americans hire and trust individuals based on their expertise. Many home inspectors go on to become specialists in the detection of mold, termites or radon.
Work in the Field – Make your office in the American neighborhood. Home inspectors enjoy a constantly changing workplace as they inspect new homes and meet new people.
A Professional Path – Home inspection is now a well-established profession with a network of accredited training programs, credentials and industry associations.

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This article courtesy Allied Home Inspection School

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