What It Takes to Be a Professional Home Inspector

Buying and selling a home is a significant transfer in value. Whether it’s a brand new home or a classic build spanning multiple centuries, it will be the largest investment most people make in their lifetime. With people’s life savings on the line, there’s no wonder why home inspectors are a welcome necessity in the industry.

A simple $300 to $500 appointment with a home inspector can save you tens of thousands of dollars when it comes to buying a new home. Home inspectors go through many hours of training and earn certifications to become trusted in their craft.

Here’s a brief overview of what it takes to become a professional home inspector!

Hours of Training

Every home inspector in training will have to shadow a certified inspector for a certain amount of hours. Trainees will study and help with secondary needs during the trainer's inspections. They will receive hands-on experience while asking questions and testing themselves.

The amount of hours of shadowing needed for certification varies significantly by state. Some states don’t require any shadowing hours, while some require over 60 to 400 hours to become eligible for certification.

Pass Licensing Exam

Some states don’t require you to pass a licensing exam. However, most home inspectors who are reliable and trustworthy go ahead and pass a licensing exam to prove their knowledge to customers. Sufficiently studying for this test will take two or three months. Home inspectors in training will most likely do their shadowing during this period as well.

Impeccable Customer Service

It may seem odd that home inspectors benefit from impeccable customer service, but it’s quite true! When you work for clients, you want to assure them their investment is the right choice and warn them about hard-to-spot red flags. Hard work and attention to detail play into the dedicated customer service that a home inspector needs.

Networking Skills

Real estate is a sometimes complex but closely knit industry. A home inspector will generally establish relationships with different real estate agents in your area. This form of networking will add a layer of trust between the buyer/seller, real estate agent, and home inspector, ensuring both parties receive a fair deal.

DMC Home Inspections Has What It Takes

DMC Home Inspections is an experienced, trustworthy, and reliable building inspection service in the Twin Cities area. With 150 components of thorough inspection, we will leave no stone unturned on the property you’re interested in.

Schedule an inspection online or give us a call at 612-310-1692 today!