Home Inspection School

Become a home inspector

This is the most comprehensive home inspection training available anywhere.  The course includes 100 hours of interactive training which will make you feel like you are out in the field performing real inspections.  With quizzes along the way to test your knowledge, you will see your progress every day.

NEW: Live field training! Now you can also add a day of live field training with a home inspector in your area!

With this full package, we also highly recommend adding the textbook set.  This set will be your reference library throughout your career.  Each can be purchased separately from our bookstore, or the entire set can be added to your package with one click to save $40. We also recommend you consider the Illustrated Home textbook as a single source of reference you can take with you anywhere.  This book includes 1700 precise illustrations of house systems, components, and construction details.   

The State of Florida currently has no educational or licensing requirements for residential Home Inspectors (except for Charlotte County).This means that if you want to become a home inspector, you do not need a professional license from the state to get started.  However, proper training is absolutely essential.

There is NO EXAM TO PASS TO BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR.  Start your new income stream today! Read all about our Home Inspection Principles course here or see a course demo

Sale Price: $995.00   $1,295.00
Special Extended to Mar. 17.
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Your purchase includes:

FREE PERSONALIZED WEBSITE

Free domain name and Web hosting
Easy-to-use Web site design tools
500MB of Web site storage space
25 company-branded e-mail accounts
Web site reports
Search advertising tool with $50 credit
 

Introduction

How to set-up and run a successful home inspection business.
 

Roofing/flashing/chimneys

Composition, built-up, low slope, slate, tile and material installation. Identifying wear, age, weathering, manufacturer defects and installer errors.
 

Exterior

Grounds, grading, drainage, siding, trim, and evaluation.
 

Structure

Inspection of foundations, basements, framing, crawlspaces and attics.
 

Electrical

Inspecting electrical panels & sub-panels. Overhead wiring installations. Service conductors and weather heads. Circuit installations and wiring requirements.
 

Heating/Cooling/Heat Pumps

Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and materials typically encountered during mechanical inspections.
 

Insulation

Discusses how insulation, air/vapor barriers and ventilations systems work to keep houses comfortable and structurally sound.
 

Plumbing

Evaluating old and new plumbing systems. Recognizing materials, water heating requirements and installations, functional flow and drainage.
 

Interior

You will gain a solid understanding of drywalls, ceilings, flooring, interior doors, stairs, cabinets, countertops, appliances, basements, and more.
 

Appliances

From dishwashers to washing machines, we cover it all.
 

Start your new career and earn thousands by becoming a home inspector.

Online Course benefits
Take this course from ANY computer connected to the Internet. No shipping and nothing to download. Start your course TODAY! This ONLINE course is both Mac and PC compatible, but you must use Internet Explorer or Firefox while taking the course.  The course can be completed at your own pace, whether that is in 3 days or in one year!

Support - We offer 24 x 7 LIVE technical support. Please call anytime toll-free 888-213-5124.
Customer service reps are available by email at CustomerService@realestateschoolonline.com during our normal business
hours of operation.  Or call us toll-free at 800-257-5526.


On June 28, 2007, SB 2234 was passed which requires licensure of home inspectors and mold remediators.**  The bill becomes effective July 1, 2010 and will require that an applicant for Home Inspection:

•  Be of good moral character;
•  Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
•  Complete a course of study (approved by the department) of no less than 120  hours that covers the following components: structure, electrical, HVAC, roof, plumbing, interiors, exteriors and site conditions that affect the structure;
•  Maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $300,000.
•  Apply to the department to take a licensure examination;

Grandfathering Clause:  A person who performs home inspection services may qualify to be licensed if the person meets the licensure requirements of this bill by July 1, 2010.

Continuing Education:  Licensees are required to obtain 14 hours of CE every two years. 

**Mold Remediators have different licensing requirements. 

To see the latest version of SB 2234, please go to:
http://www.flsenate.gov/data/session/2007/Senate/bills/billtext/pdf/s2234er.pdf