Home Inspections

Often, the first question you ask yourself is "What should I think about when choosing home inspection software?". As an inspector, your job is to evaluate a home from attic to basement, wall to wall. You are expected to go into a home, make a visible evaluation and give a report based on your findings.

So, how can home inspection software help you? These programs make it easy for you to create a report on the spot. They come with pre-installed templates that are ready to use for different property types, from two story homes to ranch styles and everything in between. You can also create your own templates if necessary. Creating a report on the computer is efficient. You will see that it will save you valuable time when compared to hand writing a report. The reports can be generated and printed while in the presence of the customer. They can also be created later on, then emailed. Programs are available from numerous companies. There are programs on the market that work with any of the common operating systems. The technical features can include tutorials and user guides, spell checking (sometimes accessible in a variety of languages) of reports, compatibility with pocket or tablet-type PC's, the capacity to synchronize and exchange data among users, the ability to upload and e-mail reports, storage of digital documents and photo-upload capability.

With home inspection software, you will also be able to keep track of appointments with a built in calendar and scheduling system. You can log information that you need about the client, realtor, investor or homesite. Some versions offer invoicing templates and tracking to help you stay on top of your accounts receivable. You will also have the ability to record job related expenses and tax write offs. Some manufacturers will also offer discounts on website hosting if you purchase the product from them. Your own website would allow you the opportunity to create an online presence and this is very important in the business world.

For larger companies, there is also home inspection software available that can be used within a network system that allows up to a couple of hundred users. Remote users are able to receive access VIA the Internet to simplify and create efficiency while in the out in the field performing inspections.

Home inspection software will save you time, money and energy. You will be able to create reports in a fraction of the time it used to take you. You will even find programs that are voice-based to further cut back the time you spend per report. The initial out of pocket cost for the purchase will quickly be regained. Just think about your hourly average. How many hours would it take you to make your money back? The answer is probably not much time at all. In fact, after you have made your money back, you will notice an increase in your profits. The time you previously spent handwriting and editing is now time you can spend inspecting.