Hello, I am a withdrawal inspector in Michigan for 15 years. I would like to advance my career to the next level. What current path could you suggest to advance my career for inspections!
Linda Jovanovich- Turke
Is that some sort of “draw” inspection, such as for banks, lenders or builders?
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Yes it is!
You’ll need to elaborate on what you consider the “next level”?
You would be surprised how many have a different opinion on what that may be.
It is not necessarily as obvious as you may think.
I would like do commercial and residential
Inspections that make more money! I don’t have any certifications! That’s what I need help on so I can work more and make a lot more money!
Thx Linda
I would recommend starting with Residential rather than trying to start both residential and commercial at the same time.
I would advise you that the best place to start is to join InterNACHI and start taking the online courses, they’re free to all members.
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Residential and Commercial are nothing alike.
I suggest you make a decision on one or the other to focus your full attention on.
Personally, I recommend you become proficient with Residential, then after a couple/few years of building comprehension of the inspection Industry, moving your studies towards Commercial, than many more years down the road, Industrial Inspections with Specialized Testing/Inspecting where the real money is found… IF you’re above average in skills.
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And get certified on what you all would think that would help me get out there more to start! I know a lot about bui
Ok that’s sounds like great advice! Thank you!
I agree with this, but considering your inferred desire after 15 years of performing “Withdrawal” surveys, and NO qualifications… you should jump in and take the Full-blown InterNACHI University Program.
I do have to ask… How have you been performing “Draw Inspections” with no training or Certifications? What actual construction related work experience do you have, if any? What type of work other than the above, do you have experience with that may have skills to transfer over? The more info you can give on your background, the more suitable advice we can offer.
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You might want to find a local inspector or firm in your area and see if you can tag along on a few inspection to see if this is what you want to get into. Draw work vs. home inspection is 180° difference.
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Maybe more…
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I do not need certifications for those withdrawal inspections in Michigan! And I did insurance and refinanced inspections! I know a lot of building, electrical ,plumbing and heating! My family has been doing it for years… and I love building and electrical! Plumbing not so much! But I know a lot about building!!!
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Linda, based on this, you should join and go through the interNACHI program to obtain a CPI designation. Also check on state requirements and go from there. As mentioned above, see if you can do some ride alongs to make sure you are really interested in the field.
Good luck with your endeavors!
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Michigan has no requirements. You can be a Tilt-a-Whirl greaser or burger flipper one day and a home inspector the next! Yes, training is important if you want to make it!
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Neither does Georgia which is scary to say the least. Actually saw a hand written at a corner intersection that just stated “Home Inspections” and a phone number underneath. You would think they would have at least paid $10 for a printed sign… 
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And so far, no calls! Maybe I put it on the wrong corner…
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It was on a corner where a Walmart was. Seems it should had least had been on a Home Depot corner… 
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Thank you!!!
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