by HomeGauge | Jan 19, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
COVID-19 caused endless disruptions to daily life in 2020, and the real estate industry was no exception. As a home inspector, you may be wondering how 2020 moving trends will affect your line of work going forward. Are fewer people moving after COVID-19—or more? Will...
by HomeGauge | Jan 15, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
Sooner or later, it happens to everyone. You pick up the phone, prepared to tout your expertise and book a home inspection appointment, only to get interrupted by one impatient question: “So how much do you charge?” And if you’re dealing with someone particularly...
by HomeGauge | Jan 8, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
Whether you’re a seasoned home inspector or brand new to the profession, the question of what to charge your clients for a home inspection can be a tricky one. And unfortunately, there’s no simple answer. While the national average price of a home inspection is $337,...
by HomeGauge | Jan 5, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
Perhaps you’ve passed your state’s required licensing exam or have completed your certification and are now embarking on a career as a home inspector. You’ve probably already asked yourself this question, but now it’s time to answer it: Should you join a home...
by HomeGauge | Dec 23, 2020 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
So you’ve decided to become a home inspector, have picked out a great name for your company, and are ready to open your own business. Congratulations! Are you ready for this? At the risk of raining on your parade, you should know that, according to March 2020 data...
by HomeGauge | Dec 9, 2020 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
What makes a great home inspector? For starters, you know your stuff. Whether your keen eye for detail comes from decades in general contracting or an insatiable curiosity about the latest innovations in home construction, you know exactly what to look for in a house...