The demand for qualified home inspectors is huge and growing larger every day. Real estate inspection is a technical and complex field that demands a professional approach. Home inspectors perform objective visual inspections of homes and produce a written report of the condition of the property for buyers and/or owners. The home inspector must be able to recognize any condition that could cause problems for the potential home owner. Home inspectors need extensive knowledge in many areas of residential construction such as: soils and foundations, wood and construction, roofing, plumbing, electricity, heating and ventilation, air conditioning and heat pumps, appliances, swimming pools and spas, termites and wood-destroying insects and environmental considerations.

Allied's home inspection course is available online or through traditional correspondence. The textbook used in Allied's course is one of the most comprehensive texts available. It covers the inspection process from start to finish (including quizzes at the end of each chapter, an inspection checklist for each topic and a glossary). This book can be used as an inspector's guide in the field. In addition, Allied's course provides supplemental reading which will reveal dozens of special techniques used by professional home inspectors, what they look for and the inspection methods they use. Request more information by completing Free information request form. [ more info ]

Penn Foster Career School

Home Inspector Training

Learn how to become a Home Inspector - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in home inspection. The Penn Foster Home Inspector training program helps you develop them quickly and conveniently. You'll learn about:

Construction methods

Inspection standards and building codes and regulations

Interior and exterior inspections

Inspecting electric, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems

Starting your own home inspection business

And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed!

This Penn Foster distance learning program is like having your own personal Home Inspector school! Why complete a Home Inspector training program? With the right credentials, you can:

Earn as much as $26,000 per year.

Work for an architectural or real estate firm, or state or local government.

Work for an existing home inspection firm or start your own business!

Penn Foster's courses are very competitively priced. And with the choice of upfront payment option or low monthly installments, you can afford the course you want. Many courses are also Austudy/Abstudy approved which means that if you qualify, you can apply for financial assistance from the government. Plus, your course may be tax deductible.

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