How To Run A Successful Home Inspection Business

This manual is designed to help inspectors create, sustain and grow their companies. For both business veterans and those who are just starting out in the inspection industry, this book will help guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up a business that's both ethical and profitable.Good marketing is the foundation of a solid business, and this publication outlines tried-and-true techniques for performing easy marketing tasks that will distinguish you from the competition, as well as tips on how to court and secure high-end inspections that will put you on another level of earning.

Handy around the house? Turn that talent into a lucrative career! New home sales are booming. So is the need for qualified home inspectors, making this one of the fastest-growing businesses in the real estate field- with no end in sight. There are an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 home inspectors in the United States and Canada. More than 40 percent of home sales now include inspections, a number that is expected to double over the next 5 years, especially in the light of the rapidly increasing cost of housing. As a home inspector, you'll examine the interior and exterior of the home and give potential home buyers an objective, informed decision. Many home inspectors earn $500 to $800 per day, and a pro shows you how you can, too. This concise, no-nonsense guide tells you how to start and operate a successful home inspection business without spending a lot of money. This comprehensive guide to starting your own home inspection business shows you: Typical start up costs for low-end and high-end businesses How to select a location for your home inspection business Aspects of operating from a home-based office versus a commercial office Inspection equipment you will need to run your business Legal forms and requirements How to do market research-stages, primary research methods, secondary research, and other factors. How to keep records, manage your finances, and stay ahead of your tax liability How to advertise and promote your business to achieve market penetration Market groups you can't afford to overlook This guide represents your opportunity to start and run your own business-to be your own boss, decide your own fate, set your own course, and succeed by your own wit and courage. If you've got a knack for finding trouble spots in homes and are handy with tools, this is a book that can put you on the road to establishing your own successful home inspection business.

Handy Around the House? Turn That Talent Into a Lucrative Business! Home inspections have become standard for a large percentage of the seven million homes bought each year. This presents a huge market for professional inspectors. As a home inspector, you can earn $500 - $800 a day examining the interior and exterior of a home and giving potential home-buyers your professional, informed opinion. Learn everything you need to know to get started in this booming field. Industry experts reveal their tips and advice on: • Current typical startup costs for low-end and high-end businesses • Inspection equipment you’ll need • Whether to operate from home or an office • How to keep records, manage your finances and stay ahead of your tax liability • How to advertise and promote your business to find clients • Market sectors you can’t afford to overlook If you have construction experience or are simply handy around the house, a home inspection service is the business for you.

Home inspectors is one of the fastest-growing jobs in the real estate industry. This audio book explains what they do, how to find the most lucrative markets, and what equipment is needed.

How to Start, Run, and Grow a Home Inspection Business The A-Z Guidebook for New Entrepreneurs -Includes 50 States plus Washington DC Licensing Requirements Have you ever wanted to be your own boss? Are you looking for a recession-proof career that is always in demand? Try your hand at becoming a home inspector! In this book, I will give you the platform to get started with owning and running your own business as a home inspector. This book is a baseline jumping off point for a brand new entrepreneur. If you want to be your own boss, work for yourself setting your own hours, and to get involved in an industry that is always in demand, no matter what the economy looks like, then this book is the resource you need. We will cover every aspect to get started in the world of home inspection- from what training you need, to what legalities you have to navigate, to what sort of people to hire. In this book, I will teach you: Specifics you need to know about the home inspection industry Why YOU should start a home inspection business What you need to consider when starting a business like this We'll weight the pros and cons We'll examine your income potential I'll tell you want traits, skills, and training you will need to get started We'll examine from top to bottom what the day of a home inspector looks like and what exactly a home inspection covers I will walk you through the steps you need to get started with your business, including a sample business plan all laid out for you in the Appendix I will talk frankly about your startup costs, how to obtain financing, and exactly what you need to purchase for your business We'll also discuss your business branding, marketing, and pricing so you can stay competitive and grow exponentially I also have included a state-by-state listing of the rules and regulations regarding home inspectors for all 50 states, PLUS Washington DC. As an added BONUS, for a limited time, when you purchase the paperback book on Amazon, you can download the Kindle version for FREE. I hope this book is what you're looking for as you dive into starting, running, and growing your own business! Best of luck, entrepreneur!

Starting a home inspection business can be a great way to make money while helping people. It may seem a little daunting at first glance to create your own business, but with the right tools and information, you can easily make it happen. In addition, with a booming housing market and new technologies for writing inspection reports and sending them, the obstacles to entry for home inspectors are lower now than they’ve ever been. This book outlines the basics of starting your own home inspection company, including licensing requirements and what services to offer.

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.