nterest in becoming a home inspector is well justified as it is a potentially lucrative and liberating career. Going out for yourself in business is the epitome of an entrepreneur. Understand though that there are procedures in place by law that mandate what someone must do to start legally evaluating real estate as a profession. As a business owner, you must market and get noticed by your community to do anything after being certified. Here are some basics on how to get started as a home inspector.
Getting certified. The first logical step to get started is to join a home inspector association like AHIT or ASHI. There you will get the whole run down on your state’s laws (which sometimes vary) and what you can do to start legally and professionally inspecting properties. There is almost always a local ASHI or AHIT meeting near your residence which can get your feet wet to the field. Reaching out to others who are already successful in your field is a great idea. Those who are truly successful know the value of helping someone out and will almost certainly be eager to offer friendly suggestions.
Business support. Marketing is key to being successful as a local business or a national business. People need to see you often and have you near the front of their minds when they need your services. Those who start marketing early and aggressively are the ones who have the most success because it becomes ingrained as a habit. The one who markets, markets, markets until he has inspections, then when he is free again markets some more until his schedule stays full is going to win. Have you ever heard the saying, “work smarter not harder?” That applies in the home inspection business of course. Becoming acquainted with working marketing strategies by speaking with home inspectors who are already successful is of wealth to veterans and rookies alike. Who knows? You may learn a thing or two by talking with them.
In conclusion, getting started as a home inspector requires a fair amount of time and effort but can truly be rewarding when your hard work results in wealth, success, and free time to spend with your family. Reviewing the guide here, one can decide which path to take in getting started as a home inspector. Getting certified, licensed, and receiving training on home inspection procedures and business management are two of the key steps in becoming a successful home inspector.
If you are ready to learn the secrets of success to being a successful home inspector, then “say the magic words”