Home Inspector Podcast

Learn why contracts for home inspectors are important and about the InterNACHI® Pre-Inspection Agreement.

The topics of what's the point of being in business and what is marketing are discussed.

BizVelop.com, a free online business development tool for home inspectors, is discussed in the Home Inspector Podcast with Ben Gromicko.

Listen to a Chapter Meeting that took place at InterNACHI Headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, on October 27, 2016.

When writing home inspection reports, it’s sometimes difficult to decide whether to write numbers using numerals or as spelled-out words. There are rules of thumb for home inspectors to use when writing inspection reports. In this episode, we'll go over those rules and many examples.

The most important factor in any business is figuring out how much to charge for services. That’s what we call pricing. It’s crucial. Many inspectors have no idea how to go about it. In this episode, learn how to calculate profitable inspection fees.

Learn how to capture leads from your inspection business website using InterNACHI's free, customizable e-booklets Tips for Homebuyers.

InterNACHI provides everything you need to be a successful home inspector and operate a profitable business with free business assistance, marketing strategies, and online training and education.

InterNACHI Founder Nick Gromicko interviews InterNACHI inspector and Certified Master Inspector Jim Krumm from Colorado in this episode where they talk about business and marketing.

A study showed that a truck sign creates almost 5 million visual impressions every year. Let's market our business with signage designed for free by InterNACHI for members.

How can a home inspector quadruple their inspection business? We'll show you how by telling the story of wheat and the game of chess. We'll also talk about past clients and home maintenance books.

Marketing and advertising your services effectively is key to the success of your business. However, all businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure that any advertising claims are truthful, not deceptive, and that your marketing activities don’t break the law. In this episode, let's work on understanding the business laws and regulations, starting with marketing and advertising.

Naming your business is one of the most fun things to do in starting a business. There are many different approaches to take when choosing a business name. It’s not possible to give specific directions on how this task is done. However, there are a few things that might be helpful to keep in mind when choosing your business name.

One of the first decisions that you will have to make as an inspection business owner is how the company should be structured. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with a certified accountant, business advisor, and a licensed attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you. In this episode, we'll review the basics of choosing a legal structure for your home inspection business.

Just like a blueprint will ensure that a house will be structurally sound, a business plan will help you operate your business successfully. Success in business is achieved by making a series of good decisions. And you can’t make good decisions without having some type of plan in place. In this episode, we'll learn the key elements to writing a home inspection business plan.

Learn about choosing a home inspection business location, including deciding on buying or leasing, local regulations on commercial space, and operating a home-based business.

Before we get to the 17 steps of running a successful home inspection business, there are a few things to consider when operating a home-based business. And remember, you're not just a home inspector, but a home inspection business owner.

What does it take to be a successful home inspection business owner? We'll go over the 20-question checklist of questions every person should ask themselves before going into business.

Learn about branding and marketing your home inspection business using products and services provided by InterNACHI, including free marketing design services to all members of InterNACHI.

Learn how to become a certified home inspector and attain your Certified Professional Inspector CPI® designation. InterNACHI provides more than 30 additional inspector certifications to members at no additional cost.