Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• + 17% by 2018
• $50,180
• Job Prospects
• Construction Sites
• In and Around Homes
• Banks
• Real Estate Agents

Career Profile

Home Inspection Careers

In the current real estate market, plenty of foreclosed homes and older homes are being sold. This is perfect for people going into home inspection careers! Because the home inspection is necessary for any real estate sale, both new homes and houses that have been flipped will need inspecting before they can be sold. In fact, home inspection careers are expected to grow 17% through 2018. That means about 124,200 people will be employed in this industry.*

Did you know?

The majority of homeowners, about 77% to be exact, request a home inspection before purchasing any home, old or new. The National Association of Realtors said that 99% of all realtors listed with their association recommend getting a home inspection before purchasing a house.‡ Because realtors and home buyers both acknowledge the importance of home inspection, home inspection careers will continue to be extremely valued.

Training for Home Inspection Careers

PCDI's home inspection school is designed to give you the tools you need for employment in one of many home inspection careers. 16 easy to follow comprehensive courses will give you the skills you need for success in today's competitive home inspection market. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue home inspection careers in as little as 6 months.

And, we make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your home inspection training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your home inspection career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Home Inspection careers? Learn more about our home inspection course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Construction and Building Inspection.

‡ Source: National Association of Realtors, Field Guide to Home Inspection.