Commercial Real Estate Inspection Services Education and Training

Get the proper training and get your commercial real estate inspector license
By M. Krasniak, Freelance Writer/Editor If inspecting commercial real estate is a career you are considering entering into, it’s important to know what type of education and training you have to have before applying for a license to be able to complete commercial real estate inspections. Each state has different training requirements and these requirements depend on the types of commercial real estate in the area (high rises or single story buildings), and environmental factors such as whether or not you reside in an earthquake zone.

Before beginning your commercial real estate inspection services education and training, look into what types of classes you need and other opportunities for continuing education. Consider these ideas:

1. Research your state’s requirements for obtaining a license to perform commercial property inspections.

2. Become a part of trade associations and utilize their continuing education classes and seminars.

3. Get the proper education to get your license to perform commercial real estate site inspections.

Find out what you need to do in order to get a commercial property inspection license

State governments grant commercial property inspection licenses, so each state has its own requirements. Some require you to take specific courses by only approved schools and others will accept a certain number of education hours and you can take them as you see fit. It is important to check with your particular state, as you want to make sure that you don't waste time or money by not knowing ahead of time what you need in order to get a commercial real estate inspector license.
Try:  Oregon Construction Contractor Board is a great resource if you are looking into what you need to do in order to become a commercial real estate inspector in the State of Oregon. Living in Wisconsin and looking to get your commercial real estate inspector’s license? Look around the website of Wisconsin Department of Commerce Safety and Buildings Division to get the pertinent information to set you on the right path.

Join associations for commercial property inspectors and benefit from their continuing education

Network with commercial real estate inspection companies at association events and classes and take advantage of having access to experienced inspectors. In addition to being a great networking resource, these associations offer a number of seminars, classes and meetings throughout the year, giving you access to numerous continuing education possibilities.
Try:  National Association of Real Estate Inspection and Evaluation Services has a number of continuing education opportunities to take advantage of in many different areas of commercial real estate inspection. Consider enrolling in some of the commercial real estate seminars and classes offered by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and learn from professionals in the field with many years of experience.

Take the applicable courses to offer commercial real estate inspection services

When you are ready to begin your commercial real estate inspection services education and training, it's time to find the right training program for you. There are online courses you can take, in-person seminars as well as at-home study options. Be sure to check with your state licensing board to make sure that whichever method of study you choose to pursue will meet their licensing standards.
Try:  Trainingforinspectors.com has a number of seminars to take, including an Introduction to Commercial Inspections for those just starting out. Check out A Better School of Building Inspection. They have a study-at-home program that will get you up to speed on becoming a commercial real estate inspector -- on your own time.

• Check with current commercial real estate inspectors to see if there are any particular classes that they recommend you take which aren't required by the state in order to get your license.