5 Social Media Mistakes I See Inspectors Making (and how to fix them)
Hey everyone,
We work with a lot of InterNACHI members on their marketing, and one thing I hear constantly is, “I know I need to be on social media, but I don’t know what to post,” or “I’m posting, but nobody is liking it.”
We recently put together a blog post about this, but I wanted to share the meat of it here because I think it’s valuable for anyone trying to DIY their marketing.
Here are the 5 Fatal Mistakes we see most often (and the quick fixes):
1. Being a “Sales Robot”
The Mistake: Your feed is nothing but “Book Now,” “Call Me,” or “Here’s a discount.”
The Fix: Use the 80/20 rule. 80% of your posts should be educational (maintenance tips, cool photos from inspections, safety advice) and only 20% should be asking for the sale. Build trust first, sell second.
2. The “Panic Post” Strategy
The Mistake: Posting 5 times in one week because business is slow, then ghosting for a month when you get busy.
The Fix: Consistency beats volume. Posting 3 times a week, every single week, is better than a random blitz. It keeps you top-of-mind when agents actually need you.
3. Thinking You’re Boring
The Mistake: Assuming nobody wants to see pictures of a crawlspace or a roof.
The Fix: You’d be surprised! Homeowners and buyers are fascinated by what you find. That “boring” crack in the foundation or that weird wiring job is interesting content. It shows you know your stuff.
4. Tunnel Vision on Your Audience
The Mistake: Only posting for Realtors.
The Fix: Remember that homebuyers, sellers, and current homeowners are looking at you too. Diversify your content. A tip on “How to change your HVAC filter” appeals to everyone and gets shared by agents to their clients.
5. Wasting Your “On-the-Job” Content
The Mistake: Doing a great inspection and leaving all that content in the report.
The Fix: (With privacy in mind) Take an extra photo of that termite damage or that pristine electrical panel for your Instagram. You are on site every day—you have an endless supply of content right in front of you.
I know the biggest hurdle is usually just time. It’s hard to stop and think about Instagram when you have a report to write.
At Inspector Website Builder, our tagline is “Focus on inspection and we’ll do the posting.” We know you’d rather be inspecting than fiddling with hashtags.
If you want to read the full article with more details, it’s on our blog here.
But I’m curious—what’s the hardest part about social media for you guys? Is it finding the time, or just figuring out what to say?