Can Energy Inspections Become a Viable Revenue Source for Home Inspectors?
Simple question; not-so-simple answer. The challenge begins with defining the service. The term energy inspection is sometimes used interchangeably with rating and audit, yet each term also is used to describe a specific service. Then there’s the matter of demand. Will the public’s current interest in lowering utility bills or buying energy-efficient homes translate to paying for inspections? And, if there is a demand, how do home inspectors become qualified energy inspectors, and can they compete with certified raters, auditors and installation providers, not to mention the window companies that offer free audits as sales incentives? The ASHI Reporter spoke with training and software providers, non-profit energy organizations and home inspectors to learn about the current and future market for this type of inspection. The Energy Inspection Ed Voytovich, technical director for Absolute Home Inspection, is recognized within the industry for forging relationships between the home inspect
