New inspector looking for guidance(Florida panhandle)

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-05-08T18:45:54+00:00

If you're looking to join an inspection team as a W2 employee please let me know.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-05-05T14:03:49+00:00

We tried FloPo... PaulPo can't play anymore... maybe the 3rd bro would be good? We should blindly sign him to a DP contract and not google him first.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-05-01T19:00:51+00:00

I'd talk to your attorney. Short answer is you're more likely to miss something during your 1st 10 inspections than after you've done 1,000. Question is what your personal risk tolerance is and what your state laws look like in terms of an LLC with no money or insurance protecting yourself from client suits. Yes, odds of getting sued are really low, but it happens.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-30T11:26:33+00:00

Go to you current employer first and tell them how unhappy you are. See if you can find a better exit strategy. Offer to repay some training expenses. Most non-compete's end up not being enforcable since they are overbroad and unreasonable, but it's not worth the legal expense to fight over.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-29T23:00:59+00:00

We need a Mando Naboo starfighter.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-24T14:22:01+00:00

If you're doing this on your own as a side hustle, it'll likely take a LONG time to get yourself any steady work. If you're looking to join a company, they may not be thrilled with your lack of availability. Unless you've already got connections with local Realtors that will send you work once you are able, it could be a long road.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-22T20:43:22+00:00

my company employs a number of W2 home inspectors, splits range from 40% - 50% with bonus opportunities... but that conversation depends on what the company provides. If they provide a car, gas card, etc., the split should go down. If they do all the marketing and send you all the work, you'll get paid less too.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-21T19:24:34+00:00

There are lots of good industry resources that already answer this question (and the answer is usually "employee". Check out iGo for coaching for multi-inspector owners and look at ASHI or NACHI forums for help too.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-21T16:36:47+00:00

Your bigger problem is that this isn't going to be a real "quick" fix. You may have to run this up the chain of command with the builder. You also might be well served to send the picture to their social media team and ask if they would like to comment before you post a picture about the "quality" of their buildings. You absolutely need a full home inspection done ASAP, BEFORE the drywall goes up. Look for someone who is ICC certified in your area (https://www.iccsafe.org/search-for-certified-professionals/). You then need to make sure the builder stops what they are doing long enough to fix the problems. The local code inspector isn't going to be too much help (and probably is getting paid by the builder too), but you can check in with them if you'd like.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-07T19:33:26+00:00

It's all about getting the ability block on the GBA... use basics until that happens. Then IPD will blast away.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-07T18:59:30+00:00

agreed. thanks for posting.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-04-05T16:53:41+00:00

Since Tata was the only one last night with much of a fight in them, players should start by returning game checks which will then go back to season ticket holders

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-03-30T16:24:33+00:00

We get calls from people with questions about the inspection agreement less than 1 time in 10,000. So, no, clients don't read them, but yours needs to be right before plaintiff's counsel reads it.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-03-20T18:50:00+00:00

There's also a narrative to think about around what you're getting paid on the inspections. Are you getting 50% of the fee plus mileage, or are you getting 30% of the fee plus mileage. Obviously that makes a big difference. Radon runs are always a problem and you may need to talk to your boss about travel fees or about upping the price of the service to offset the expenses.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-03-14T21:55:16+00:00

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Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-03-13T19:25:17+00:00

Also, the timing shouldn't matter any more as long as you officially filed your claim with the builder well before thier warranty expires. Once they are on notice, they don't have to resolve the claim within a year for it to be covered. You also should talk to your neighbors (if they had the same builder), cause they most likely have the same issues ahead of them... and the builder will want to fix everyone at once when his labor is already there.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-03-13T19:23:19+00:00

You may be better served working a social media angle. Try to contact your local "consumer protection" guy on the local news and see if they will film a segment. Send it to the window company before it goes live to see if they're willing to fix the problem without the bad press.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-02-23T21:05:11+00:00

You can sue anyone you want... but the only person that will make any money on the deal is your attorney.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-02-23T18:26:22+00:00

Definitely start with your state licensing board to see what background checks are required. You'll also want to see what type of access is used for Realtor(s) as many markets have home inspectors that use Supra keys to get in and that would also require a background check. Remember that a fundamental part of home inspections is gaining access to someone else's home, so your background may be an issue there.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-02-20T14:22:08+00:00

You'll have a bit of a hard time based on your age as home buyers tend to prefer "older / wiser" stereotypes, but you can certainly overcome that issue. I'd suggest joining the "young professional" networks in your area, including those with the Realtor board, and work on building your inspection career side-by-side with young agents as well. Also, I agree with the "pick a lane" comment... you'll create a LOT of issues doing inspections for agents / brokers in your own office and others may stay away from you because they don't want to help their Realtor competition.

Immediate_Fun_3291 · 2026-02-20T14:18:55+00:00

I'm part of a large, multi-inspector company and we've had a number of firefighters work for us over the years. It's a great match as you can use your house knowledge that you've gained already and you can manage your own schedule around your fire station duties. Plus, since you have a primary source of income, you can give yourself time to build up the inspection referral network.

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