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Career Info
 In response to a flood of inquiries about getting into the home inspection
business, we offer the following notes on becoming a Professional Home Inspector, which we
hope are helpful in evaluation of this profession as a career objective:
It should be noted that home inspection is closely related to
the real estate industry, and as such follows the seasonal
and market variances inherent in
the business of real estate sales. Most home inspectors work
independently, or on a commission basis for a larger company. There are
generally no guaranteed salaries paid, however we can tell you that incomes vary
from pitiful to 80K or more, depending on individual circumstances. During
the height of any real estate season, the days can be long, up to 14 hours.
In the off-season, work can be all but non-existent.
A career in home inspection is not for everyone. As a new, and
largely unregulated industry, it takes an entrepreneurial spirit, a willingness to be
flexible, change and grow at a high rate of speed, and constantly challenge yourself to
improve.
If you’re a highly technical person, and you’re ready to swim
with the alligators, then you’ll find home inspection an extremely interesting and
rewarding occupation.
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IMPORTANT:
1. A conscientious effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
this material. Electrospec Home Inspections will not assume liability for its use.
Date of latest modification noted at bottom of page.
2. Professional Association requirements may change from time to time. Check
with each professional organization before making specific plans.
3. Information contained on these pages is not intended to solicit services,
affilations or applications for employment, or to offer any training or apprenticeship.
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