Home Business Ideas
Become a Home Inspector
Becoming a
home inspector can be a
lucrative career move. While
you won't be working at home
all the time, you will be
your own boss. Being a home
inspector will take some
education and networking but
the income possibilities are
quite good.
The Concept
Home inspectors are part
of the home buying process.
Once a buyer makes an offer
on a home, then a home
inspector goes through the
home to discover any
problems and to determine if
the current owner needs to
make any improvements to the
house, and to give the home
buyer a complete picture of
the home and all of its
systems. It is helpful to
have a background in home
improvement or construction,
but not required. Licensing
may be required in some
areas and some training will
be required.
Startup Costs
Start up costs will vary
based on location. Different
locations have different
licensing and education
requirements. There are a
variety of websites that
offer training classes
online, so the training is
at least convenient. The
cost of these classes can
vary, and unfortunately the
cost of them is not openly
publicized. Most of the
schools that offer these
classes will only release
that information over the
phone to potential students.
Other costs will include
basic business supplies,
such as a lap top computer,
cell phone, printer and the
like. Business kits are
available through several of
the schools to their
graduating students. This
will include forms, business
cards and such. There are
also a variety of software
programs available for home
inspectors as well. They can
range from 100 dollars to
several hundred dollars.
In addition to business
costs you'll need basic
tools such as flashlights,
tape measures, digital
thermometers, ladders and
other basic items. You can
more accurately pinpoint
what you need from your
training class.
How to Market It
One of the best ways to
market your home inspector
business is network with
real estate agents. Most of
the time when someone makes
an offer on a house the next
step is a home inspection.
Most real estate agents will
set up the home inspection
for the buyer, which means
that if you can network with
some real estate agents,
you'll likely get some
referrals. Other ways that
you can market your business
include setting up a website
and advertising at your
local home improvement store
and in the phone book. Be
creative in your marketing
approach. It's sure to pay
off.
Business Ideas
Internet Business Ideas
Start an Internet-based home business. Visit
our internet business ideas channel for
tips, ideas, and resources.
