Want to start a Home Inspection Business?
With NO licensing in GA and NO exam required AREA can help you learn how conduct a comprehensive inspection.
Updated courses are broken into focused components. Intro to Home Inspection & Residential Construction introduces you to business and construction issues. Methods of Home Inspection provides in-depth coverage of construction and mechanical systems as well as what to expect. Onsite Field Trips help you gain practical knowledge. Receive business and marketing advice, sample electronic & hardcopy reports, and more. Endorsed by National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and Housing Inspection Foundation (HIF). Courses provide opportunity to become a Registered or Certified Inspector.
Need ICC CEU credits, ASHI or NAHI membership renewal credits?
We can help! Several course options available online and in-classroom. Contact the office for details 770-591-5552 or education@area-ga.com.
Intro to Home Inspection & Residential Construction Next course schedule - May 4 - Register Now!
Course provides an overview of the home inspection process, types of business formation, business operation, marketing, the home inspector’s role in the real estate transaction, tools needed, and a review of residential construction from footers to roof rafters covering the construction process, stages of construction, required inspections, and trades associated with residential construction.
*$99Special Limited Time -must register early
(YES, we know we are much less than other schools. If you want to pay more for the same course, and it will make you feel better, we'll be happy to accept your extra cash). Multiple or returning student discounts may apply. Don't wait - sign up!
Home Inspection Methods Next course schedule - May11, 18, 19 - Register Now! This course will cover the construction and building details of making the inspection – what to inspect; how to inspect; and how to report – including lot, landscape, and grading; foundation; walls, windows, and doors; attics, basements, and crawl spaces; garages and swimming pools; pest infestation; mechanical systems (electrical, plumbing, cooling, and heating systems); and energy and environmental concerns. Comprehensive review of building systems.
On-Site Field Inspections Next Schedule - Feb 19 - Register Now! Field trips to new building or existing residential properties located within the metro Atlanta area. Registration limited to ensure low student/teacher ratios. Subject property shall be inspected to allow home inspectors, appraisers, real estate agents and/or interested homeowners to become familiar with a variety of home construction and ownership issues. Focus shall be on construction related issues.
Contact office to be added to wait list or for more information, education@area-ga.com.
Training and Development
In a continuing effort to offer students quality education and professional support, AREA is proud to announce that the Home Inspection Courses offered by AREA have been accepted by NACHI and can now display the Education Approved NACHI seal.
Completion of the Introduction and Home Inspection Methods courses along with passing the NACHI online Inspector Exam, earns an AREA student their initial membership in NACHI.
Additional courses are under development to further your knowledge and expertise in the inspection and construction industries.
AREA is a fully accredited real estate education school. Select a button on the left to see which style course offering best suits your schedule and to receive more detailed information on individual course offerings. Courses can be ordered via online, fax or phone.
Want to start a Home Inspection Business? 
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