jimlee

The same goes for Florida. Put a sign on your truck and print some cards. Presto you are a home inspector.

Same here in Michigan Jim. There are no licensing requirements here to be a HI. Although, I do agree with you that true experience in the construction field is a plus if you intend to inspect homes. After all, if you have no clue as to how a home goes together, it seems kind of hard to believe that you can give advice on the integrity of a home.

However, I also agree with Russel that there are many home builders that haven't a clue how a home goes together. I guess the bottom line is know your inspectors background. Although I can't agree with him on his theory on how to approach the search for a Realtor. Realtors, atleast here in Michigan, have to know a great deal of information and are required to participate in con-ed yearly. Not to mention, Realtors have supervision, their broker, which can help them cover all the details that go into a transaction as where a HI is usually flying solo.

Not necessarily a unique perspective as I wear many hats, but it's my opinion for what it's worth