Why We Never Stop Learning: The Importance of Continuing Education for Home Inspectors
At Just Call Joe Inspections, we understand the importance of trust and expertise. We've previously discussed why choosing a qualified inspector is crucial for your biggest investment – your home. But there's another layer to that expertise: a commitment to lifelong learning through continuing education.
Why We Never Stop Learning: The Importance of Continuing Education for Home Inspectors
At Just Call Joe Inspections, we understand the importance of trust and expertise. We've previously discussed why choosing a qualified inspector is crucial for your biggest investment – your home. But there's another layer to that expertise: a commitment to lifelong learning through continuing education.
At Just Call Joe Inspections, the phrase "it's just like riding a bike" doesn't fly. The housing industry is constantly evolving with new technologies, legislative updates, evolving inspection procedures, and most importantly, emerging safety hazards. As home inspectors, staying ahead of the curve isn't optional – it's our responsibility to ensure your home's safety and value. Take outdated wiring, for example – knob and tube or aluminum wiring pose serious safety risks and can even affect home insurance eligibility.
That's why continuing education is a cornerstone of our practice. We proudly hold membership with the International Association of Certified Home
Inspectors (InterNACHI). Did you know that InterNACHI membership requires its inspectors to complete a set number of training hours each year, regardless of experience?
A seasoned inspector with 25 years under their belt still needs to stay sharp, just like a new inspector starting out. InterNACHI states that "Smart Inspectors will stay on top of their game by continually learning." (Gromicko, n.d.) You can learn more about their commitment to ongoing education here: https://www.nachi.org/cont_education.htm
But continuing education is about more than just checking a box. It allows us to offer you a wider range of services, enhancing the value we bring to the table. By constantly expanding our knowledge base, we can provide additional services like water testing, septic inspections, and even cutting-edge infrared diagnostics. These services wouldn't be available if we stopped learning and relied solely on past knowledge.
Continuing education allows us to become true experts in specific areas of a Home Inspection. We can explore deeper through advanced courses on critical components like crawl spaces, roofs, and well systems. By gaining a more in-depth understanding of these crucial elements, we can "dig deeper" during inspections, providing a more comprehensive and informative evaluation for you.
Still not convinced? Here are some additional benefits of choosing a home inspector who prioritizes continuing education:
Confidence in knowledge: Knowing your inspector is constantly learning guarantees they're equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices.
Peace of mind in our skills: Ongoing training allows us to refine our skills and stay on top of the latest inspection techniques.
Access to a wider range of services: Continuing education equips us to offer additional services that can benefit you as a homeowner.
Future-proofed expertise: The housing industry is constantly evolving, and a continuously learning inspector can adapt to changing trends and technologies.
Every day presents new learning opportunities, and that translates directly into better service for our clients. We are dedicated to lifelong learning at JCJ Inspections, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date expertise and the best possible experience when you choose us for your home inspection needs.
By prioritizing continuing education, we at JCJ Inspections demonstrate our commitment to providing our clients with the best possible service. We believe in lifelong learning, and we invite you to experience the difference it makes in your home inspection.