A Year in the Life of a Home Inspection Franchisee

So you're thinking about becoming a home inspection franchisee — and you're wondering what it's actually like.

Not the brochure version.
Not the highlight reel.
Not the “I made six figures in 90 days” story.

You're looking for the real thing:

• What happens in Week 1, when the reality sets in
• What the first slow month feels like
• How hard it is to get your first agent meeting
• Whether it’s possible to build momentum — or if you’ll always feel like you’re catching up

This series is for you.

✍️ Where This Story Comes From

Over the years, we’ve launched dozens of new home inspection franchisees — across different markets, backgrounds, skillsets, and confidence levels.

We’ve seen:

• Inspectors who hit six figures in their first year
• Owners who hired staff before month six
• People who froze during their first client call, then became community heroes
• And yes — a few who gave up halfway through

What you're about to read is a fictionalized account of what that first year is really like — drawn from hundreds of coaching calls, launches, site visits, and tough conversations we've had with franchisees in the field.

This isn’t one person’s story. It’s an honest, composite journey — stripped of the fluff, and filled with the moments that matter.

📅 What to Expect

This series follows a new franchise owner, week by week, through their entire first year in business.

You’ll read about:

• The excitement of signing the franchise agreement
• The panic of building the brand, filing the LLC, and wondering if it was a mistake
• The first inspection, the first mistake, the first client win
• The mid-year growth stall — and the decision to keep going
• The hard-earned wins that come from consistency, systems, and grit

Each post is short, human, and packed with lessons that’ll help you decide if this is the right move for you.

It’s not just about how to run a home inspection business. It’s about what it feels like to build something that matters — with real risk, real effort, and real results.

💬 Who This Is For

• You’re researching franchise options and need something deeper than a sales call
• You’ve already signed and want a roadmap of what’s ahead
• You’ve owned a business before and are deciding if this model has teeth
• You need to know: “Will this work for someone like me?”

This series doesn’t promise perfection — it delivers perspective. And when you're betting your time, money, and reputation on a new venture, that’s what matters most.