School of Professional Home Inspection

Our next live lecture “The Fundamentals of Home Inspection” is
November 28 – December 10, 2022

Our Home Inspection classes are offered in
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.

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Call us today we LOVE to talk about home inspection careers!
206-295-4330
Here is a clip from class, we are learning about water heaters

Start your new career with top-quality training.

Chimney Inspections are critical part of home safety

Our instructors are successful State licensed home inspectors.

The School of Professional Home Inspection will prepare you with the necessary skills for opportunities as an independent Home Inspector, with an inspection franchise, or with professional inspection firms.

At School of Professional Home Inspection we teach you the skills you need to know, testing GFCIs

Our Home Inspection Fundamentals curriculum was written by our instructors.

Our instructors have completed several thousand actual inspections. This experience gives our students insight into the real-world situations they come across every day.

The best way to learn about many of the topics we teach is to look at real examples. Our students get to actually touch and inspect a real structure, not just read about it in a book.

Our classes give you lectures and hands-on training in our newly remodeled state-of-the-art classroom facility. It is a classic mixed-use structure nearly 100 years old. We believe in the “touch what you teach” method of education. This allows show hands-on many kinds of building products and techniques that have been commonplace over the years.

Our small class size gives us more time to answer individual questions and help prepare students to take the Home Inspection Exam. It is our goal to see our students excel in the Home Inspection profession, beyond simply passing the state exam.

To aid our students’ success, we love to share tips on search engine optimization, social media impact, marketing tips, reporting and scheduling systems, as well as client management systems; beyond the fundamentals!

We will also assist you in choosing the best and most useful tools and where you should (or shouldn’t) buy them to steer clear of overpriced/poor-quality tools. These are just a few of the added value tips we share!

Your first step toward becoming a Licensed Home Inspector in Washington State is to download the “Candidate Handbook“. This outlines the eligibility requirements to receive your Home Inspection License in addition to valuable information about passing the exam.

As a complement to your education, we are happy to offer support to get your Home Inspection business up and running as soon as possible. It is our mission to prepare you for success in this lucrative marketplace, even beyond the classroom.

Our proven track record as successful Inspectors and educators makes the School of Professional Home Inspection the best choice in home inspection education, software, and field training.

Test your inspection skills! Take the 25-question practice exam here. These are the types of questions you might expect on the State and national exam.

Our latest News and Articles

Study Guide
Standards of Practice The rules are different from state to state. In Washington State for example we have a standard of practice and a Code of Ethics. Many states do not have a specific standard Read more…
VA Approval – Use your GI bill
We are proud to announce that our School has been approved by the Veterans Affairs Administration as an eligible provider for Veteran education benefits.
Meet our newest State Licensed Colleagues.
What a great group of students, so glad to be a part of their new careers. They are all licensed inspectors now. Welcome to the club, and good luck! Congratulations to David, Mike, Dustin, Richard, Read more…
Student Resources
Student Links Inspection Testing System Facebook SOPHI Students Group Vocabulary Terms and Definitions used in Class Student Study Guide
Wyoming Home Inspection Training Classes
The School of Professional Home Inspection (SOPHI) is approved by the State of Wyoming to teach The Fundamentals of Home Inspection. All classes are hybrid, some attend in person while others attend the session via live Zoom. Read more…
How to Become a Home Inspector in Arizona
By taking the SOPHI course you will place yourself well ahead right off the bat! Our intense 12-day program will prepare you for success.
Fundamentals of Home Inspection – in Class or Online
training again! We really have missed the interaction that is really only possible with face-to-face education.
Covid 19 School Policies
In an effort to return to the classroom safely, we have adopted several guidelines based on the recommendations from the Washington State Department of Health. We will continue to offer online classes for those that Read more…
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards
Square D Plug-on-Neutral panel Recall Date: June 16, 2022 When working in a trade like home inspection you need to keep up all the time with the latest building news. Thanks to Charles Buell for Read more…
Utah Home Inspection Fundamental Training Course
You can complete this intensive training program in just two weeks. We will prepare you for success in this lucrative career. Have more questions? Be sure to read our FAQ, or call us, we love to talk about home inspection careers.
MONTANA – Inspection Fundamental Training Course
As a complement to your education, we are happy to offer support to get your Home Inspection business up and running as soon as possible. It is our mission to prepare you for success in this lucrative marketplace, even beyond the classroom. Have more questions? Be sure to read our FAQ, or call us, we love to talk about home inspection careers.

Field training, the class in checking out a roof in the rain

Up on the roof with students. Rainy days make for good inspections.

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More Great Reviews

Steph B.

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value,
JJ and Suzanne are awesome teachers! I highly recommend to anyone looking to learn the ins and outs of Home Inspection! I really enjoyed this class! Thank you for being so patient and thorough!

Brandon B.

Suzanne and JJ are great! It was a pleasure to take this class. They have great insight into local practice that is very useful in this market. I have been on well over 300 inspections as a real estate agent and learned a ton from them. Highly recommended if anyone is interested in persuing home inspection training. It was like a firehose of information coming at you but they took the time to answer all questions and help explain things in ways that were understandable. Even though it was a long class it was bittersweet to finish it. I rather enjoyed showing up everyday to learn something and didn't feel it was overwhelming or a chore. They made it enjoyable and easy to follow along with. Thank you guys so much and I am sure I will be talking again with you!

John T.

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
I attended the Home Inspection Fundaments course after finding the School of Professional Home Inspection on the department of licensing website. JJ and Suzanne were both great teachers and have a lot of great stories that really give you insight into the types of issues you will encounter as a home inspector.
I had a construction background going into this, but there was still so much for me to learn. This school gave me a great foundation (pun intended) for what I needed to know to pass the National Home Inspector Exam. My only advice to anyone who is planning to take this course is to take as many notes as you can and keep them organized. Study after hours. Take the practice quizzes that JJ provides to all of his students. Get lost on Google and YouTube for hours at a time learning about all the different systems in a home and construction materials/methods that are no longer acceptable by current standards. Open your mind and get excited about learning all of these new things and it will help you excel.

Best of luck to anyone just beginning this journey.

Thanks again guys!

Ryan F

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
I dislike schooling with a passion. Never has been one of my strong suits. This course offered by JJ and his wife Suzanne feels more like sitting around the dinner table with your family than it does a classroom. You get the joy and laughs while great information is passed around. Questions, no matter how silly you may feel they are, get answered in a way easily understandable. The content of the course is pretty thorough and in depth. You get to learn about the standards the state has, industry standards adopted by multiple outfits, varying business models and practices in use today by others and they have access to dozens, if not hundreds of real estate agents, inspectors, contractors, etc that can answer questions or help point you in the right direction. I wouldn't hesitate to sign up for this class if you were serious about getting the best shot at getting your License.

Thank you

Zachary M.

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
JJ & Suzanne offer an extremely high level of knowledge both in what is required and what can be expected of a Home Inspector. They are great teachers and it is clear that they are doing something that they love...Helping people. They also gave me a clear idea of the other opportunities that Home Inspectors have to serve their communities like becoming a Structural Pest Inspector as well. I really appreciated learning about all the things that they learned the hard way... All of those real-world experiences that they shared were priceless. I also appreciated learning some of the ins and outs of working in the different areas around the Puget Sound. It was a complete package of knowledge that I would not have gotten from a national chain school. Thank you JJ & Suzanne and hopefully one day I will be on your extensive list of mentors for new Home Inspectors!

Dillon M.

I was worried the 120-Hour Classroom Hours crammed in 12 days was going to be grueling but it was everything but. I was genuinely surprised at the all around quality of every aspect of JJ and Suzanne's class. They exerted extreme hospitality throughout the entire duration of the class and always made sure we were comfortable and in the best position to learn. As a licensed professional and tradesman, I felt satisfied with their knowledge base pertaining to my specialization and in return, gave me confidence that everything else I was learning was proper and sufficient.

I do not believe any other Home Inspecting Course will be able to match what JJ and Suzanne have to offer and I am so sure of it, I'd be willing to bet a whole first year's worth of pay from the money I will make Home Inspecting against anyone that'd say otherwise!

Andrew K.

This was the best experience of my life! Very professional but relaxed environment. The information I learned in the time I was there was amazing. Money well spent!

Tim K.

JJ and Suzanne are by far the best home inspection instructors around, they prepared me for the test and ho to do a professional home inspection as well as setting up my business. I was successful my first year out thanks to them. Highly recommended!
Tim, AAA Home Inspections

John J.

The SOPHI instructors (JJ and Suzanne) were not only helpful in training and preparing our class for the State exam, but with my own launching into the home inspection business. I was impressed with the professionalism and patience shown to their students and clients. In between their busy personal and professional lives they have shown me that they truly care about their students and are willing to go beyond typical learning situations in order to help their students succeed.

Our Home Inspection classes are offered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.

Start your new career with top-quality training.

Our latest News and Articles

Take the first step toward your new career! Call Us Today 206-295-4330

Home Inspection School and exam prep

Our Home Inspection classes are offered in
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.

Take the first step toward
your new career!
Call Us Today
206-295-4330

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