Networking with other members makes learning easier and provides you with someone to call when knowledge is needed to solve different problems that will invariably arise. If you are considering the home inspection field, you may wonder what type of skills you will need to do the job. The following questions and answers should answer a number of your questions. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the NAHI office. Home inspection is not a difficult business to enter, but having a rudimentary knowledge of buildings and the way they are constructed is helpful.
Many allied businesses deal with subjects important to the home inspector.
Fields such as building or remodeling, contracting, appraisal, engineering, architecture, real estate sales, rentals or maintenance, even sub-contractor trades, are good preparatory experiences for becoming a home inspector. A sense of curiosity is also a positive trait for anyone wanting to make a good living performing home inspections. Money is Good, but Education is needed. A profession as a Home Inspector can be profitable. However, becoming a Home Inspector requires more than having a telephone and a contractor's license.