DS Home Inspection Coach
Do you want to be a successful Home Inspector?
I coach aspiring and beginning home inspectors to successfully enter the industry and grow their business.
8 Questions To Ask Before Becoming A Home Inspector!
Decide if a career as a home inspector is the right choice!
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Meet Ditanyan Sye
With over 20 years of experience in education as both a teacher and an administrator, and more than 7 years in the real estate industry, I hold a Master's degree in Education, a Master's in Public Administration, a Project Management Certificate, a Life Coach Certification, and an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector designation.
I am a licensed home inspector in both Maryland and Virginia, and I am the owner of DS Home Inspection Services. My business started in 2020. Additionally, I serve as an instructor at the College of Southern Maryland, teaching the Maryland and Virginia Pre-Licensing Course for prospective home inspectors. Since 2017, I have also been a licensed real estate agent in Maryland.
I coach both aspiring and new home inspectors, guiding them towards success in the industry. For aspiring home inspectors, my coaching includes preparation for the national exam and advice on starting a home inspection business, with a focus on avoiding the common pitfalls that are often not discussed.
New home inspectors receive training on how to sustain and expand their business by enhancing brand visibility, forming partnerships, offering ancillary services, utilizing reviews, managing their reputation, and more.
Aspiring and new inspectors are trained to overcome limiting beliefs that often act as significant barriers to success. This fundamental step is essential for achieving success in the industry.
Why a Career in Home Inspection?
Are you interested in becoming a home inspector? There are several benefits to joining the industry. Many home inspectors start their own business, while some choose to work for a company. Below are some of the benefit of becoming a home inspector:
There are six steps I recommend taking to becoming a home inspector.
1. Download and Read 8 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Home Inspector.
2. Know the difference between a home inspection certification and home inspection license.
3. Research state specific requirements.
4. Register for our free webinar: Becoming a Successful Home Inspector
5. Take our Success Mindset Course and/or Certification coursework for proper preparation.
6. Become a member to have access to members only content.
STEP 1: Download and Read 8 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Home Inspector
STEP 2: Know the difference between a home inspection certification and home inspection license.
Home Inspection Certification
In states that are not regulated and do not require licensing, a home inspection certification shows that you have received training to provide a quality home inspection. This helps provide confidence of real estate agents and clients that you are qualified. After completing our program, you will receive your certificate of training as proof of completion and learning. You can add that certificate to your resume, your website, and with potential clients to show you know how to do the service they’re paying you for. Complete our online Principals Home Inspection: Systems & Standards Certification Course.
Home Inspection Licensing
In states that are regulated and require licensing, many states require some form of approved pre-licensing certification training AND passing an examination. In addition, some states require completing a specific number of inspections under the guidance of another inspector, or any combination of these or other requirements. Review you state-specific requirements below.
STEP 3: RESEARCH STATE specific REQUIREMENTS
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I’ve compiled the steps you’ll need to start your new career as a home inspection professional. Follow the steps below to learn more about your state's home inspection education requirements.
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Non-Regulated States
California, Colorado, District of Colombia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wyoming
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Clients and agents will want to see customer reviews and some type of training/certification.
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Liability insurance and certification through a reputable home inspection training association is recommended.
Specific details for each state are below.
STEP 4: Register for my free webinar: Becoming a Successful Home Inspector
The Becoming a Successful Home Inspector webinar is packed with information about how to become a successful home inspector that will surely get you excited to start your career as a home inspector!
Step 5: Take our Success Mindset Course and/or Certification coursework for proper preparation
Preparation
The Success Mindset self-paced course includes:
- 39 lessons to lead you on the journey to becoming a successful home inspector
- 250 question practice exam to help you prepare for the national exam.
- Additional handouts, worksheets, and reflections to help you apply and implement what you’ve learned
- 5 debrief quizzes to empower you to remember the key points
- 14 field exercises to help you with applying and retaining information for home inspections.
- A thorough understanding of what you need to do to create a mind that naturally attracts success (PRICELESS)
- Priority email support
Certification
Our fully revamped interactive online course offers aspiring home inspectors a basement-to-chimney guide to the modern inspection profession. For every major house system, this course explains the component problems, their practical implications, and the inspection strategies for finding them. No other introduction offers the breadth and the depth of this course. Including 11 hours of video instruction, hundreds of detailed technical illustrations, color photographs, interactive exercises, progress quizzes, and comprehensive exams, this is the most complete home inspection course on the market.
Step 6: Become a member to have access to members only content.
Become a subscribing member to get continued support on your journey to becoming a successful home inspector. Membership provides you access to live monthly coaching sessions, exclusive member content for launching and growing your business, membership perks program for discounts with our retail partners and so much more.
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Customer Testimonials
I met Ditanyan's through his in-person home inspection course at a local college. Inspired by his expertise, I decided to purchase his "Success Mindset" program. This unique, self-paced course is an absolute game-changer for aspiring home inspectors.
The six-week program offers incredible flexibility. I found myself listening to the modules during my commute, maximizing my time and absorbing valuable insights. The course covers everything from exam preparation to building a thriving business, culminating in a comprehensive 250-question practice exam.
Week 6 was particularly beneficial, with Ditanyan's expert guidance on passing the national exam proving invaluable. His 20 years of experience in education and 7 years in real estate shine through, making this course an essential tool for anyone serious about a successful career in home inspection.
Mr. Sye, I want to thank you for being such a great instructor. You turned a 80-hour course into a life instruction that I would never forget we experience book instructions that related to real world exercises, and we had fun doing it. Also, you took time to ensure that everyone clearly understood the lesson being taught. This was one of the greatest courses I’ve ever taken and You’re a wonderful teacher!
Best wishes,
Steve
Instructor Sye administored an exciting class, communicated clear knowledge of the curriculum and made the learning experience easy by merging his real-world experiences with the class curriculum. Mr. Sye also provided top notch techniques and advice on great customer service. As a bonus he gave great information on starting your own business and maintaining it.
JOB WELL DONE
GREAT CALL.
DS Home inspections if very knowledgeable on the subjects, and when he’s not sure he’ll find out for you. His real life experience is a very beneficial addition to the classroom material. He is a great resource for new inspectors and anyone interested in learning more about the field.
