This is a concise guide to starting up and operating a successful Home Inspection business without spending a lot of money. Many Home Inspectors are now earning $500 to $800 per day, and a pro shows how you can, too. This book focuses on a no-nonsense approach to the home inspection business without spending a lot of money on unnecessary equipment, training, or a lifetime of franchise fees.
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Here are a few of the many unsolicited comments I have received on this book:
"Very informative...easy to read and understand...I now feel more comfortable and confident to get started." --Joe V., Maryland
"Your book is excellent...thank you so much for all your hard work and willingness to share your knowledge with others." -- Jerry and Donna N., Florida
"Well-written...full of useful information...a must-read for any home inspector...I'm so glad I found this book." -- James P., Pennsylvania
"The book really digs into the nuts and bolts of the business...and gives me more confidence that this is the field for me to pursue...thanks again for an informative, practical 'how-to' book." -- Bill M., Pennsylvania
"The book is very interesting and informative...it is just what we were looking for...we are anxious to get started!" -- Ann and Mike B., Florida
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The Home Inspection business is booming, and many Home Inspectors are now earning $500 to $800 per day. In this book, a pro shows how YOU can do it too!
BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR! focuses on a no-nonsense approach to starting and operating your own Home Inspection business WITHOUT spending a lot of money and time on unnecessary equipment or training.
Step-by-step procedures for conducting a home inspection and reporting the results are provided in a logical, easy-to-use format.
The author, MICHAEL A. POMPEII, P.E., is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), Master Home Inspector, and founder of Pompeii Engineers. Mr. Pompeii has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering, and provides answers to the tough questions that all new Home Inspectors have in BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR!
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
I have read almost every book available on starting and operating a home inspection business, and this one simply blows the others away. After reading and studying this one, I wish I had not purchased the others because every detail on what to do, what to write, and even what to say to customers during an inspection is in there. Michael Pompeii shows an ingeniously simple system of starting and operating a home inspection business, inspecting a house, and reporting the results so that just about anyone could do it. I tried it, and it works. My first customer was delighted with my "very professional" inspection. The best part is that I did not have to spend hundreds of dollars on other tapes and courses. I can't thank Michael Pompeii enough for the help and the confidence that his book has given me. This is by far the best book out there for anyone who is serious about becoming a home inspector.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
If you are interested in becoming a home inspector, this book is a great place to start. It will give you the nuts and bolts about the profession as well as the tools and marketing skills required. The author lays it out in a very simple and easy to read format. I emphasize this is a great place to start, you will need to go elsewhere to find the technical knowledge and information you need to do a professional home inspection, and the author does provide a helpful list of resources at the back of the book. It is a bit expensive but information like this is hard to come by and you can save yourself a bundle of cash in the long run by heeding his advice. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to get into the home inspection field.
40 of 44 people found the following review helpful
This book has some good information on how to start a Home Inspection business but it is really overpriced. Most of the valuable information is how to run the business but if your looking for how to become at trained home inspector you won't find it here. ... Wow that's pricey. In addition the author spends a good portion of the book on how to use their copyrighted home inspection reports which must be purchased separtley to for your use. If your not interested in using those reports these sections of the book are not very useful.
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wish it costs $20 instead of $[...].
Got this book the other day. I was looking for more information on how to start a home inspection business. Read more
Published on May 4, 2010 by J. D. Milliken
Great home inspection business book
This is an easy to read, no nonsense book that gets straight to the point on how to start and operate a home inspection business. Read more
Published on July 28, 2008 by Big Mike
Worth Every Penny
At first I was a little apprehensive in spending this kind of money for a book, but I'm sure glad I did. Read more
Published on March 1, 2002
Just What I Was Looking For
The many actual samples from home inspection reports and the constant emphasis on how to inspect and report while avoiding legal hassles is just what I was looking for. Read more
Published on November 17, 2001 by Jonathan K.
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home inspection business, obvious deflections, home inspection report, common comments, inspection agreement, inspection sheet, tool pouch, home inspectors, attic area, numbered item, electrical receptacles, amp service, home inspections, amp circuit, copyright license Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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This book shows how to startup and operate a successful home inspection business. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
home inspection business, obvious deflections, home inspection report, common comments, inspection agreement, inspection sheet, tool pouch, home inspectors, attic area, numbered item, electrical receptacles, amp service, home inspections, amp circuit, copyright license Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pompeii Engineers, Pompeii Inspection Report, Radon Test New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Complete Book of Home Inspection by Norman Becker in Back Matter
- Basic Engineering for Builders by Max Schwartz in Back Matter
- Diagnosing and Repairing House Structure Problems by Edgar Oliver Seaquist in Back Matter
- The Complete House Inspection Book by Don Fredriksson in Back Matter
- Build Your Own Home! A Concise Guide to Successfully Subcontracting and Building Your Own New Home by Michael A. Pompeii in Front Matter
- Building Surveys and Reports by Edward A. Noy in Back Matter
- Best Home Businesses for People 50+ by Paul Edwards on page 260
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