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The 10 most expensive areas in the U.S. to get a home inspection
As we gear up for another year of home inspection, having strong and recent data to make your 2023 plans is important. We've been exploring recent home inspector data in our..
How to Become a Home Inspector in New York
Thinking of becoming a home inspector? Home inspectors must be licensed in New York, and the state has relatively exhaustive training and education requirements compared to other..
Tips for Home Inspectors in a Down Market from a 24-Year Industry Veteran
We recently caught up with Floyd Gibbs as he prepared to close out the year for his business. Floyd is a 24 year veteran of the industry, and owns a successful business in..
I listened to over 100 home inspector interviews, here's what I heard over and over.
Hi, I'm Louie. You may have seen me on the Spectora YouTube, social media, or blog. If you follow those channels, you know that we publish excerpts of the Spectora Spotlight..
What You Need to Know About Mobile Home Inspections
So you're a home inspector and want to start inspecting mobile and manufactured homes. Great!
Median solo home inspector revenue for October dropped 24%
In October, we released our first-ever Spectora Industry Snapshot. Since then, we are still tracking industry data to provide updates. We just got some numbers in for the month of..
Why the Home Inspection Industry is Great for Veterans
Happy belated Veteran's Day everyone.
Home Inspection Add-On Services You Should Consider
It pays to be a one-stop shop. And in a recession, it's a good idea to diversify your business and offer services beyond what's included in a typical home inspection.
Industry attrition, and why it's a good thing.
This is a deep-dive behind some data in our latest industry snapshot, in which we analyze trends on the home inspection industry.
Marketing Your Home Inspection Business in 2024
Every home inspector has the same training and skills, more or less. And in an overcrowded industry, technical skills alone won't be what sets you apart from your competition.