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It was bound to happen.
With such a solid housing market and so much demand, somehow it was inevitable that those in the real estate industry would reap the rewards and make a good profit doing so. And you didn't have to be "the Donald" to see a handsome profit, as thousands of people have been able to capture the money in the housing market.
No, I'm not talking about real estate moguls with suspiciously toupee-looking hair who buy low and sell high. I'm talking about the "average Joe and Jane" who find a need and fill a need in the housing industry. I'm talking about home inspectors.
It's a fact that more and more homebuyers are requiring a home inspection prior to purchasing their new home. In fact, real estate agents and mortgage companies are encouraging it. A recent study revealed that over 75% of homes were inspected prior to purchase, and even more (86%) of previously-owned homes. The fact is, it's really the only safe route to buying a home these days, and I'm wondering how we ever got along without them.
Basically, home inspectors find those little details we wish were evident when checking out a home to purchase. No, the final walk-through doesn't reveal everything that a licensed home inspector can, as things like termite damage, asbestos, and mold are anything but readily noticeable in a home.
It's no wonder that Home Inspection has been called one of the fastest growing careers by magazines like Money Magazine and Entrepreneur. In fact, the U.S. Labor department predicts a strong demand for home inspectors well into the next decade.
So the question is, who will answer the call of a rapidly growing field where there is so much money to be made? (One home inspection--a few hours of work--can cost several hundred dollars). All it takes is a little training.
The nice thing about becoming a home inspector is that you don't have to have any experience in the business, or even a college degree. No, home inspectors can be trained in a matter of weeks. And the training to inspect a home costs relatively little, considering that home inspectors can make their money back in their first two or three home inspections. Not to mention, most home inspectors can get their training through distance education, taking classes when, where, and in as little time as they wish.
Home inspection may very well be the next big career, considering how lucrative the opportunity, how flexible the schedule, and how simple it is to get training. The question is, who will take advantage of the opportunity?
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