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Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$10,000 to $15,000Total Investment
$36,500 to $59,300Required Net Worth
$15,000Number of Units
63In Business Since
1991* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Build Your Business with This Outstanding Home Inspection Franchise
Do you want the freedom to set your own schedule each day? Do you have a professional demeanor and enjoy interacting with people? Do you have a sincere desire to help clients make informed decisions regarding one of life's largest decisions?
If you answer "Yes!" then an Inspect-It 1st franchise may be the right opportunity for you.
Products & Services
Founded in 1991 as American Home Inspection, we changed our name and began franchising in late 1998. Our Inspect-It 1st franchisees are engaged by consumers, realtors, lenders, relocation companies, investors and others to provide an objective assessment of a property’s major systems and components. They are generalists who identify if further evaluation by a specialist (i.e. plumber, electrician, structural engineer, etc.) is warranted, so previous experience in construction or the trades is not required. Following an inspection, franchisees deliver our proprietary inspection report (either hardcopy, via email or through our online system), complete with digital photos. Every month our franchised offices perform thousands of inspections in the residential and commercial markets. So if you’re looking for an experienced partner, look no further!
Training & Support
Inspect-It 1st offers unparalleled training, technical and business support programs. New Inspect-It 1st franchisees attend the Southwest Institute of Property Inspection (SIPI) – our 2-week exclusive training program that incorporates classroom, hands-on and field instruction on inspection methodologies, report writing and business development. Once your training is completed, you enter our 26-week coaching program and are also enrolled in our Peer Review/Mentor program.
Additional advantages include:
- A flexible model: can be run as an owner-operated or with staff.
- Laptop and proprietary software provided at no additional cost.
- Our ACE® marketing program gives you a jump start!
- Strong branding with broad based appeal (Before You Buy or Sell, Inspect-It 1st!).
- Monthly franchisee conference calls and franchisee committees.
- 6 Operations Manuals, online knowledge bases and phone support for inspection questions.
- Regular business reviews and an annual franchisee conference.
- Low initial investment, no inventory and no receivables!
- And much more…
Why Inspect-It 1st Property Inspection?
Approximately 80% of all homes nationwide are inspected prior to closing, and this number is rising! The home inspection has become a standard part of the real estate transaction in most states. But your earning potential extends far beyond just pre-purchase home inspections! Many Inspect-It 1st franchisees also provide the following services:
- Pre-listing inspections
- Builder’s warranty inspections
- Maintenance inspections
- Relocation inspections
- Ancillary inspections (such as radon, pool/spa, carbon monoxide, etc.)
- Commercial inspections
- And MORE
!
Are You a Good Fit for Inspect-It 1st Property Inspection?
Qualities of a successful Inspect-It 1st franchisee
- Self-motivated
- Solid sales, marketing and networking skills
- Likes to be outdoors and mobile during the day
- Able to perform physical tasks (i.e. going on roofs, into crawl spaces, etc.)
- Comfortable with technology
- Personable, approachable and professional
- Persistent and persevering
- Willing to follow a system
Our Opportunity Consultants stand ready to guide you through our thorough review process and determine if your qualities, attributes and ambitions match those of successful franchise owners currently in our system. We are actively seeking both unit franchise owners and Regional Directors across the U.S., excluding the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, North Dakota and South Dakota.
To find out more about our home inspection franchise opportunity, please fill out the form below.
