Home Inspector

Course details

Stratford's home inspector training is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about the home inspection business. If you are ready to take the first step toward a moneymaking career as a home inspector, then get ready to learn!

Stratford's course first teaches all details involved in quality home inspection, then covers all aspects of running a successful home inspection business. 

Home Inspector Course Outline

• Stratford's in-depth curriculum can help you take the first step in learning to become a home inspector. Our quality curriculum was developed by professionals and can provide a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of what it takes to become a home inspector. 

Home Inspector Module 1

Introduction to Appraising and Inspecting Homes

• Roles and Activities of Real Estate Professionals
• Determinants of Property Value
• Introduction to Basic Valuation Concepts
• Ethics and Liability for Real Estate Professionals
• The Business Side of Real Estate
• Diary of a Typical Home Sale

Home Inspector Module 2

The How-to of Home Inspection

• Building Sites and Landscaping
• Foundations; Building Structures; Roofing
• Chimneys and Flues
• Interior and Exterior Finishes
• Insects, Vermin, and Decay
• Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning
• Electrical Systems and Plumbing Systems
• Getting Started in the Business
• Preparing Proper Home Inspection Reports

Home Inspector Module 3

The Home Inspection Business 

• The Mission of the Home Inspection Business
• Qualifications and Standards
• Tools of the Trade and Tips for Inspectors
• The Real Estate Agent
• Real Estate Commissions
• The Relationship Between Real Estate Agents and Home Inspectors
• Hidden Benefits of the Home Inspection
• Economics of the Business
• Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
• The Market Potential Nationwide
• The Small Office Operation
• The Independent Inspector
• Income Potential and Fee Structures

Home Inspector Module 4

More on the Home Inspection Business

• Importance of a Good Business Plan
• Start-up and Operating Capital
• Laws and Regulations
• The Business Office and Record Keeping
• Collecting Data, Scheduling, Subcontracting
• The Customer Questionnaire
• Upgrading the Office Operation
• The Importance of the Written Report
• The Building Analysis Report (BAR) Form
• Legal Considerations for the Home Inspector
• Liability in Home Inspection
• Performing the Inspection
• Negligence and Liability Claims