All About Being A Home Inspector

As a home inspector, you determine the condition of a building or home (or any structure). You help identify problems, if any, with said structures. You’ve received your license and plenty of training. But, what makes you stand out? What makes you an excellent home inspector? Why should a person hire you over anyone else? Below, we will share some tips and information about what people are looking for when thinking about hiring a home inspector. You don’t only want to be good, you want to be seen as great. Having a reputable reputation can go a long way, and help you get more clients in the end.

• Like stated before, reputation is key. People will ask friends and family for recommendations for inspectors.
• Your track record. People will read up on your experience, years in the business, and the numbers of inspections you’ve performed.
• People tend to look for a person with a broad knowledge of a home’s systems and structure, not just someone who just specializes in one category.
• People will check with the state to verify your license or to see if there have been any complaints about you put on record.
• They will be looking for an inspector who carries insurance.
• People want an inspector who will deliver a full and completed report with plenty of time to review it.
• People look for objective inspectors with no connection to a realtor.
• Price matters. People are willing to pay more for a better qualified inspector, since inspections are so crucial and important.
• Many people would like to see a sample report.
• People will read reviews about you online.
• People do care about the time It takes you to do the inspection. Anything under two hours may seem suspicious to them, because that shows your work isn’t very thorough.
• People want you to be very upfront with them. Let them know what you will be inspecting.
• People will want to attend the inspection. Saying “No” is seen by many as a red flag.
• Plan on being interviewed by the family, person, or business who is thinking about hiring you.

Haven’t gotten your home inspector license yet? Well, we can help with you that process. The process can be tricky with lots of things to gather and write up properly, but we have years of experience helping people get their home inspector’s license in Florida. To learn more or to get help getting your license, click here or call 239-777-1028.