Originally Posted By: Joel Reuter This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’ve been hearing lately that you’ll never make it without some kind of previous background in the home inspection industry. Whether it be construction, architecture, plumbing, or electricity. Then I hear the exact opposite and that you don’t need a previous background. Who’s right? I have a background in cabinetry, but have never gotten into the construction aspect of things. Will no previous experience hinder my chances at becoming a home inspector?
joel
p.s. Thanks for all the great info so far. You guys are helping me make a very important decision in becoming or home inspector or not. Much thanks.
Originally Posted By: Robert Patterson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joel,
If you've done cabnitry, then you have the ability to learn HI. Just make sure you get proper training and never quit learning. If you have any specific questions, evrybody on this board will answer them for you here or by e-mail, whichever way you are most comfortable. (Although, I would be careful with any electrical advice from that Joe M. guy ).
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joel,
Of course you can be successful without prior experience. Just how successful depends more on your personality than it does your experience. If you want it bad enough....
Anyway....if experience is what you are after take a look around for another home inspector that can help you with OJT. Maybe you could work for them PT for a while and they could help you with the education end of it. Most vo-tech schools have pretty decent courses in just about every aspect of the home. Take a look at some...try taking them before you get busy.
Originally Posted By: rray This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Wanna be successful? Read “Guerilla Marketing Tactics.” I think that’s the title. Came out in 1978 or so.
Someone (maybe Guerilla Marketing Tactics) once said, "Success is 80% enthusiasm and 20% knowledge." It's the old 80/20 rule that you should have learned in Economics 101 in college or early in your business career.