Inspector Training
Details
Are you interested in a business that will pay you an annual salary, after
all expenses and overhead, of up to $100,000? Yes, this is on the high end and
will require a lot of work, however, once established you should easily earn a
personal salary of $50,000 or more.
My name is Tom Perkins. I own AccuSpec Home Inspections and have worked as a
successful Home Inspector since 1992, during which time we have inspected over
12000 residential and commercial buildings.
The home inspection business is a growing business. More homebuyers are
demanding inspections. Real Estate contracts now require purchasers to elect or
reject inspections. A career in Home Inspection offers independence, security,
high earnings potential and more, resulting in significant personal satisfaction
and job security.
You too can achieve this high level of personal satisfaction and earnings
potential. AccuSpec provides training which will get you started, the
Fundamentals
of Home Inspection.
AccuSpec’s training program is very unique – that is, intensive training
is provided to only
ONE
individual at a time. One on one training is hard to find.
AccuSpec’s training program is very flexible; the agenda
can be arranged to train you on a full time or a part time basis. You will not
need to take time off from your current job. Study will be accomplished in your
home, AccuSpec’s office, and/or in the field. A
sign
off sheet / check list will be provided so that you and I can track your
progress through the program. This will allow you the flexibility of scheduling
the training activities at your convenience.
It’s important to realize the difference between AccuSpec’s training
program and others. AccuSpec’s program is NOT a correspondence course during
which you have no one to consult with. AccuSpec’s program does NOT include
classroom study with a lot of other students, listening to lectures, and hoping
you can get a question or two answered. For the Level 3 or 4 student, AccuSpec’s
program DOES include a ONE on ONE
intensive relationship with your instructor. You
will have my undivided attention, enabling you to get the maximum possible
benefit from your training. You will be exposed to the way things really work in
the Home Inspection Business as you "apprentice" with me.
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Level 4 Training
Level 4 Training is for the individual who is the most serious about a career
change and wants to be as prepared to enter the Inspection Profession as is
reasonably possible. Level 4 Training includes two different professionally
produced Video Series Modules, unlimited Video Technical Support for the
duration of the program, the Home Inspection Business Module, a minimum of
Eight
Real Home Inspections, the AccuSpec Training
and Reference Manual, the Inspectware Reporting Software Database, Homexam Reporting
Software, Four Hours of Post Training Support, the
AccuSpec Certificate of Achievement, and more. On a full time basis, Level 4
Training will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
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Level 3 Training
Level 3 Training is appropriate for the individual who is serious about his
or her career change, but may initially feel relatively comfortable with the
inspection business. He of she may have worked in a related field or may have
had technical and/or self employment experience. Level 3 Training includes one
professionally produced Video Series Module, unlimited Video Technical Support
for the duration of the program, the Home Inspection Business Module, a minimum
of
Five Real Home Inspections ,
the AccuSpec Training and Reference Manual, Homexam Report Software, One Hour of Post
Training Support, the AccuSpec Certificate of Achievement, and more. On a full
time basis, Level 3 Training will take approximately 2 weeks to complete.
As a Level 3 or 4 student, I am basically going to make you my apprentice; I
am going to open my books and my business to you. You will learn ALL of
my "secrets" to success. The amount of technical and business
information found in commonly available home inspector training materials is
overwhelming. I will help you understand what is important to your success and
what is not.
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Level 2 Training
Level 2 Training is designed primarily to give the student an overview of the
technical aspects of inspecting. There is also minimal exposure to the business
of home inspecting as the student accompanies the AccuSpec Inspector on a Live
Home Inspection. Level 2 Training includes one Video Series Module, Four Hours
of Video Technical Support, One Real Home Inspection, and One Hour of Post
Training Support. On a full time basis, Level 2 Training will take approximately
35 hours to complete.
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ASHI Protocol
All training manuals, videos, actual inspections, forms, etc. will meet or
exceed current inspection standards and ethics of The American Society of Home
Inspectors. ASHI "Certified Member" is THE certification to
achieve in this business. Many prospective clients will not even consider hiring
an inspector that is not an ASHI Certified Member or Candidate. As a Level 3 or
4 student, If you study diligently, you should have no problem passing the ASHI
Exams for Certification.
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IT Video Series Module
The IT Video Training Series is an outstanding tool for learning and
enhancing technical inspection skills. You will learn about:
|
Roofing |
Structure |
Electrical |
Heating Level1 |
|
Heating Level 2 |
Air Conditioning |
Heat Pumps |
Plumbing |
|
Exterior |
Interior |
Insulation |
Ventilation |
In the comfort of your own home or office, you can be on-site at hundreds of
different inspection scenes side by side with the leading home inspection
experts in the country!
There are 9 tapes in all, containing several hundred real world inspection
scenes, photographed digitally during actual home inspections. Each scene is
explained in detail by experienced, professional home inspectors. With the
assistance of computer enhancements, building defects are highlighted so you
clearly see and understand the problem. And with the assistance of the authors,
you'll understand exactly how to handle these issues during a home inspection.
Plan on spending about 30 hours studying the tapes.
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ITA Video Series Module
Inspection Training Associates produced the ITA Video Series. Kevin O’Malley,
one of the most respected inspectors in the business and ITA founder lectures at
the local community college.
This 5 tape series focuses on the technical aspects of inspecting, and
provides a different perspective compared to the IT Video Series. Plan on
spending about 30 hours studying the tapes.
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IT and ITA Video Series Technical Support
The amount of technical information that is available in the tapes can be
overwhelming as well as downright intimidating. One of the most valuable aspects
of AccuSpec’s Training is that you will have the luxury of being able to
discuss the tape content with a highly successful, experienced inspector. We
will help you understand what is important and what is not!
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Business Management Module
Technical knowledge is extremely important in this business. However, It is
useless without a sound understanding of the business issues. A successful
inspector must know what to say and when to say it. Understanding an inspector’s
role during the course of a real estate transaction is critical. Understanding
where the business comes from and how to grow it is critical. Avoiding lawsuits
is critical. The Business Management Module includes:
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Support Resources |
Marketing |
Telephone Sales |
Keeping Costs Down |
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Liability Issues |
Insurance Required |
Business Organization |
Accounting |
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Lawsuit Avoidance |
Report Forms |
Inspection Contracts |
Standards of Practice |
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Ethics |
More |
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The Business Management Module is provided with Level 3 and 4 training only.
The module includes 4 hours of "in office" time with your instructor
as well as on going discussions of the issues as the student progresses through
the apprenticeship phase of the program. Hard copies and disk copies of all
current AccuSpec contracts, inspection reports, forms, etc. are provided so that
the student may copy and/or modify them for his of her own use.
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Live Inspections
Participate in
real Home
Inspections! This is where it all comes together. You will not receive training
like this in any classroom or through any distance learning or correspondence
course. You will not only see actual deficiencies, but just as important you
will observe a highly successful inspection, reporting and presentation style.
Again, in this business it’s not what you say, but how you say it.
Presentation style and your understanding of the real estate transaction and the
involved parties are critical to your success.
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Training and Reference Manual
The AccuSpec 300 page Training Manual will serve as a comprehensive reference
source for many years to come. The manual is organized so that navigating
through it is a breeze - lots of cross references, a nice index etc. The manual
includes substantial technical information on:
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Structure |
Exteriors |
Roof |
Plumbing |
|
Electrical |
Heating |
Air Conditioning |
Interior |
|
Kitchen, Bath |
Insulation |
Ventilation |
Much More |
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Report Systems
The Homexam Report System includes Windows Software, a CDROM, and a Video
Tape.
The searchable CDROM includes the entire AccuSpec/Homexam Training and
Reference Manual as well as Marketing Flyers, and other useful information. The
Video Tape will teach you how to use the automated Reporting Software.
Level 4 students will receive an extensive database of report comments that
can be used with Inspectware Reporting Software. Many years of inspection experience
is reflected in the boilerplate comments. This database alone is worth hundreds
of dollars.
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Post Training Technical and Business Support
Relax! With Post Training Support you will have AccuSpec’s experience to
rely on. Feel free to contact us with technical and business questions or to
obtain general advice.
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Certificate of Achievement
A framed AccuSpec Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon successful
completion of the Level 3 or 4 course of instruction.
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Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
|
IT Video Series |
X |
X |
X |
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IT Series Tech Support Hours |
4 |
5 |
5 |
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ITA Video Series |
|
|
X |
|
ITA Series Tech Support Hours |
|
|
5 |
|
Business Management |
|
X |
X |
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Live Inspections |
1 |
5 |
8 |
|
Training / Reference Manual |
|
X |
X |
| Inspectware Reporting
Database |
|
|
X |
|
Report system CDROM & Video |
|
X |
X |
|
Post Training Support Hours |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
Certificate |
|
X |
X |
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How much would you be willing to pay for training that will get you started
in a business which will pay you an annual salary, after all expenses and
overhead, of up to $100,000? If you average 15 inspections per week for 50 weeks
per year at an average fee of $200 per inspection, then your gross earnings will
be $150,000 per year! There are some firms in the U.S. that offer training
similar to AccuSpec’s, and charge up to $10,000 for their program. Fees for
AccuSpec’s training programs are:
|
Fundamentals of Home Inspection |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
|
Fee |
$1995 |
$3995 |
$4995 |
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Fees are payable by cash, check, or Discover Card. Fees are subject to change
without any notice. There is no financial assistance available. There is no
financing available.
Ready to start your new career?
Call Tom Perkins at (757)-463-1502 ext 3.
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