Originally Posted By: Darryl Catron This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I am interested in becoming a home inspector and have been trying to research courses available. I believe my home state (TN) does not required a specific certification but I want to work with a reputable organization. The cost of courses/materials both classroom and home study range from $800 - $3000. Could someone please point me in the right direction?
Also, if it is recommended to take a $2,000 - $3,000 classroom course -then are there ways available to finance the course?
Can I really take the online free courses offered here and when I pass the test be certified and ready to open my own business?
Originally Posted By: lfranklin This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Darryl, welcome to the board.
That's a tough question. A lot has to do with your location and background. They are some good classes out their and they do range in price. I wouldn't look a price first. Look at what they offer and can teach you. This is a profession that will require continuing education.
Originally Posted By: bbennett This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Darryl,
You may want to take a look at www.hondroscollege.com. They offer a 40 hr training course for 1350.00. The only draw back is that the training is in Ohio, so you would have extra expenses. I plan on attending the class in April, so I will let you know how the training was. I have tried to locate training here in TN, but the only thing I have found was in Bartlett TN, offer through AHIT.com - it was 7 days for 2400.00 I believe. Hope this helps, Good Luck
Originally Posted By: dbowers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
There’s a whole lot of liability and lawsuits in the Home Inspection Business today. Even guys with 20 years in construction, or remodeling, or engineering are taking entry level HI Training Classes to round out their education and learn how to inspect, what to inspect and how to write their reports to adequately deliver the information to clients - and limit their future liability.
Its real easy to get educated in HI today, so most buyers, Realtors and other inspectors won't tolerate an uneducated inspector.
There's 1-2 week long inspection training schools in San Diego, Chicago, Kansas City, Tampa, Tuczon, Dallas, Tulsa, Washington, D.C. etc, etc. If someone won't invest the short amount of time and the small amount of money ($1,500 to $3,000) for the training to get into this profession - they would probably be doing themselves and the public a great favor by forgetting home inspections and by doing something else.