The following questions and answers will aid you in making that decision. The home inspection industry originated out of an need to establish the condition of a house during the real estate sales transaction. Initially, the service was provided by builders or trades people who were referred by a real estate agent to evaluate a specific concern of a prospective buyer. This need created the opportunity for a new specialized home inspection business.
Home inspectors come from various backgrounds.
Home inspection associations state that there is no other profession or line of work that would fully prepare a person to become a home inspector. What is important is a combination of education and experience. Education and experience is the starting point for any inspector. Next is, affiliation with a home inspection association that defines inspection standards and defines a code of ethics. Only a few states have licensing, so affiliation with a home inspection association provides a certification in-lieu of state licensing.