Home Inspector Jobs
Home Inspector jobs are open across residential real estate, commercial property, and home services industries, at every level from entry-level associate to lead inspector, with specializations in structural assessment, electrical and HVAC systems, and new construction inspections. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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FIRST YEAR POTENTIAL EARNINGS $80K
If You’re the Best at Sales, You Have a Place with the Best in Pests
As an Orkin Home Sales Inspector, you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch: top-notch protection from an iconic brand name and the industry leader with almost 125 years of experience. That’s backed by award-winning training that ensures the professionalism and expertise of all Orkin Pros and the Orkin Guarantee that demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction. You’ll also have the satisfaction of giving homeowners peace of mind that they’re protecting their most valuable asset. It’s a role that combines your competitive drive and your desire to be part of a talented team. You’ll have the opportunity to maximize your financial potential with high-performance sales skills and contribute to the overall success of the business. And you can earn your way to an annual rewards trip honoring top performers, not to mention chart a path to leadership opportunities. You’ll have more than a job —you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a company vehicle, competitive pay and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back so that everyone has a safe place to live, work, and play. You can count on a career with the Best in Pests where you’ll work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide. With Orkin’s award-winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start building your career. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant. Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now!
Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for understanding Orkin’s termite protection services and how to make strategic recommendations to customers. By performing 360 inspections from attics to crawlspaces and everything in between, you’ll be able to solve problems and build trusted relationships ensuring homes and families are protected. Adept at listening to needs and clearly explaining practical solutions, you can win over customers with confidence and care.
You will…
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Serve as an empathetic problem solver for customers by utilizing the in-depth training provided to recommend the best innovative overall pest solution for each customer's needs.
- Achieve goals through prospecting new business and assigned leads—we have a robust advertising budget to provide you with leads.
- Schedule sales appointments and meet with potential customers in their homes where you will explain how Orkin’s products and services can give them peace of mind.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s home—don’t worry, we teach you how!
- Make recommendations to customers based on inspection and issues identified by addressing any questions, explaining the process and setting expectations.
- Use the iPad we provide to prepare sales agreements and help you stay organized—we will provide training on this too.
We Offer…
- Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
- FIRST YEAR POTENTIAL EARNINGS $80K
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
- Industry leading, quality, comprehensive training program
Why Orkin?
- You are interested in an opportunity with career potential in a reliable, recession-resistant industry
- You have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers
- You hold yourself responsible to commitments
- You value being part of a team
- You want to keep learning, improving and developing as a leader
- You want to join a company that supports the community
- You want a career with a purpose at a mission-driven company that values + Safety + Professionalism + Empathy + Integrity + Innovation
Qualifications
What do you need to be successful?
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- No Experience Required!
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification if required (company paid)
- Ability to work in the field independently and interact with our great clients
What will my work environment be like?
Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc. including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Willing to work in different types of weather conditions
Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer
Overview
FIRST YEAR POTENTIAL EARNINGS $80K
If You’re the Best at Sales, You Have a Place with the Best in Pests
As an Orkin Home Sales Inspector, you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch: top-notch protection from an iconic brand name and the industry leader with almost 125 years of experience. That’s backed by award-winning training that ensures the professionalism and expertise of all Orkin Pros and the Orkin Guarantee that demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction. You’ll also have the satisfaction of giving homeowners peace of mind that they’re protecting their most valuable asset. It’s a role that combines your competitive drive and your desire to be part of a talented team. You’ll have the opportunity to maximize your financial potential with high-performance sales skills and contribute to the overall success of the business. And you can earn your way to an annual rewards trip honoring top performers, not to mention chart a path to leadership opportunities. You’ll have more than a job —you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a company vehicle, competitive pay and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back so that everyone has a safe place to live, work, and play. You can count on a career with the Best in Pests where you’ll work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide. With Orkin’s award-winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start building your career. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant. Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now!
Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for understanding Orkin’s termite protection services and how to make strategic recommendations to customers. By performing 360 inspections from attics to crawlspaces and everything in between, you’ll be able to solve problems and build trusted relationships ensuring homes and families are protected. Adept at listening to needs and clearly explaining practical solutions, you can win over customers with confidence and care.
You will…
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Serve as an empathetic problem solver for customers by utilizing the in-depth training provided to recommend the best innovative overall pest solution for each customer's needs.
- Achieve goals through prospecting new business and assigned leads—we have a robust advertising budget to provide you with leads.
- Schedule sales appointments and meet with potential customers in their homes where you will explain how Orkin’s products and services can give them peace of mind.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s home—don’t worry, we teach you how!
- Make recommendations to customers based on inspection and issues identified by addressing any questions, explaining the process and setting expectations.
- Use the iPad we provide to prepare sales agreements and help you stay organized—we will provide training on this too.
We Offer…
- Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
- FIRST YEAR POTENTIAL EARNINGS $80K
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
- Industry leading, quality, comprehensive training program
Why Orkin?
- You are interested in an opportunity with career potential in a reliable, recession-resistant industry
- You have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers
- You hold yourself responsible to commitments
- You value being part of a team
- You want to keep learning, improving and developing as a leader
- You want to join a company that supports the community
- You want a career with a purpose at a mission-driven company that values + Safety + Professionalism + Empathy + Integrity + Innovation
Qualifications
What do you need to be successful?
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- No Experience Required!
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification if required (company paid)
- Ability to work in the field independently and interact with our great clients
What will my work environment be like?
Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc. including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Willing to work in different types of weather conditions
Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Rollins3
- Champion Home Builders2
- EXL1
- EXL Service1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Transportation & Logistics2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in home inspector jobs.
- Valid state home inspector license or certification required
- Proficiency with inspection report software such as HomeGauge or Spectora
- Knowledge of residential structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- InterNACHI or ASHI membership or certification preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to inspection sites
- Strong written communication skills for producing clear, detailed inspection reports
Tips for Your Home Inspector Job Search
List your state license prominently
Most states require a specific home inspector license before you can work. Put your license number, issuing state, and expiration date at the top of your resume so hiring managers don't have to hunt for it, and flag if you hold licenses in multiple states.
Target openings that match your inspection scope
Residential and commercial inspections demand different expertise. Filter for job postings that match your actual experience, whether that's single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, or commercial facilities, so you're not underselling your specialty or overstating your scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists home inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify defects found in past work
Instead of listing duties, show results. Mention the volume of inspections you've completed, the types of defects you most commonly identify, and any client satisfaction or referral patterns. Numbers give hiring managers a concrete sense of your throughput and attention to detail.
Prepare to walk through a mock inspection
Many employers ask candidates to perform a short on-site walkthrough during the interview process. Practice narrating your inspection sequence out loud, explaining what you're checking and why, so you can demonstrate your methodology clearly under observation.
Negotiate compensation using inspection volume data
Pay structures vary widely, from hourly rates to per-inspection fees to base salary with commissions. Before negotiating, know the typical inspection count per week in the market you're targeting so you can evaluate offers on total earnings, not just the base figure.
Home Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most home inspectors?
The companies hiring the most home inspectors right now include Rollins, Champion Home Builders, and EXL, with the largest share of openings in Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to track closely with residential real estate activity, so hiring concentrations shift as housing markets heat up or cool down.
How many home inspector jobs are remote?
About 29% of home inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since the core work requires physical presence at a property. The roles most likely to have a remote component are report writing, client consultation, and quality assurance review positions at larger inspection firms or franchise operations.
How do you become a home inspector?
Start by completing a state-approved pre-licensing education program, which covers structural systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and report writing. Pass your state's licensing exam, then fulfill any required field training hours by shadowing a licensed inspector. Once licensed, joining a professional association like InterNACHI or ASHI gives you access to continuing education, standards of practice, and a credential employers recognize.
How do you get hired as a home inspector with little experience?
Apply to franchise inspection companies and large regional firms first, as they're more likely to offer structured training programs for new inspectors. Completing your InterNACHI certification before you apply signals seriousness even without a long work history. Offering to shadow or assist an established inspector builds your field hours and can lead directly to a referral when an entry-level opening comes up.
What does the home inspector interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen to verify your license status and ask about your inspection background. A second round typically involves a structured conversation about how you handle ambiguous findings, difficult clients, and liability situations. Some employers add a practical component where you perform or narrate a walkthrough of a sample property, assessing your methodology, communication style, and report-writing process.
Where can I find and apply to home inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to home inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license, specialization, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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