Please note that some states do require licensing and NAHI is available to advise you about legislation in your state. An Inspection is an Important Part of the Real Estate Transaction. The home inspection is a pivotal event in the purchase of a home. Everyone involved in a real estate transaction has different agendas, and tempers can easily flare. It is important that the home inspector has the ability to enter the purchase process, give a knowledgeable unbiased opinion on the condition of the home at the time of the inspection and exit the purchase process without subsequent liability suits or complaints.
Home inspectors are generalists.
As a Home Inspector, you will need to know how the home's many systems and components work, both independently and together and understand why and how they fail. You should develop excellent interpersonal skills, as you will have a large amount of client contact. Decrease Your Liability. Writing clear, accurate, legible reports is extremely important. Home inspection reports are key documents in real estate transactions.