Become A Home Inspector! [Paperback]

Michael A. Pompeii (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0971195404 | ISBN-13: 978-0971195400 | Publication Date: October 1, 2006

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

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

From the Inside Flap

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Michael A. Pompeii (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971195404
• ISBN-13: 978-0971195400
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #652,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and Effective System, August 27, 2003

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Brad W. (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Become A Home Inspector! (Paperback)

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:

3.0 out of 5 stars A solid basic introduction to the business, November 30, 2001

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John Kempf (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Become A Home Inspector! (Paperback)

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:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but way overpriced, February 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Become A Home Inspector! (Paperback)

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.