Residential Home Inspection
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Potential Positions
A percentage of inspectors work for architectural and engineering services firms, conducting inspections for a fee or on a contract basis. Many home inspectors work on behalf of potential real estate purchasers.
Employment Outlook
Employment is expected to increase 10-20% through 2012. As the population grows and the volume of real estate transactions increases, greater emphasis on home inspections should result in strong demand for home inspectors. In addition, there should be job opportunities for inspectors in firms specializing in architectural, engineering, and related services as governments—particularly Federal and State—contract out inspection work, and as private inspection services grow.
Typical Tasks
Specific tasks typically required of a professional home inspector include: inspecting and reporting the condition of a home’s systems, components, and structure; Inspecting all home systems and features, including roofing as well as plumbing, electrical, and heating or cooling systems; Reviewing blueprints, answering letters or telephone calls, writing reports, and scheduling inspections.
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