How To Start A Franchise FAQ – Help Vs DIY
🏗️ Should You Start a Home Inspection Business on Your Own or Buy a Franchise?
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By
Kloc Curtis
- April 27, 2022
- 1:26 pm
When you’re ready to launch your home inspection business, you face a big question: Should you build everything from scratch—or invest in a franchise with proven systems?
At Inspections Over Coffee, we talk to hundreds of aspiring business owners every year who wrestle with this choice. Some are natural creators who want full control. Others are looking for a jumpstart with fewer wrong turns. This post breaks down the differences between going solo and buying into a franchise—specifically in the home inspection industry.
💡 Key Insights from the Video
A franchise buys you speed, support, and a working system.
You’re not just paying for a name—you’re getting years of trial-and-error packaged into a turnkey model. The training, tools, branding, processes, and marketing are already built.
DIY means building everything from scratch.
That includes websites, logos, SEO, social media content, flyers, email templates, and more. If you’re a creator who enjoys trial-and-error and has deep pockets for mistakes, DIY might appeal to you.
Most business failures don’t happen from doing the work—they come from not building the business.
Many people know how to “do the thing” (inspections, plumbing, taxes), but don’t know how to sell the thing. That’s where franchises shine.
ven highly skilled professionals buy franchises.
Doctors, dentists, and chiropractors frequently buy into franchises like The Joint—not because they aren’t good at what they do, but because they want proven business systems behind them.
With a franchise, you hit the ground running.
When you follow the training and implement the tools, success becomes repeatable. You get guidance on pricing, client communication, growth tactics, marketing—and more.
Time is money. Mistakes cost both.
Hiring the wrong designer, building the wrong site, or launching ineffective campaigns wastes resources fast. With a franchise, you’re using refined materials from Day 1.
Franchisees get tested strategies to scale.
For example: rather than relying on BNI networking groups with limited reach, we recommend reaching out directly to dozens of realtors and speaking at sales meetings. This grows your referral base faster and more sustainably.
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Franchisees get tested strategies to scale.
Yes—especially when you compare it to the cumulative cost of DIY (design, branding, marketing, mistakes). A franchise gives you a faster path to revenue and avoids costly pitfalls.
Can I still personalize my business with a franchise?
Absolutely. While you benefit from consistent branding and processes, there’s still room to bring your personality into client interactions, local outreach, and service add-ons.
Why do experienced professionals still buy franchises?
Because even experts need marketing, client acquisition, and scalable systems. Franchises provide all the “business stuff” that’s not taught in trade schools or licensing programs.
How long will it take to get started?
With DIY, you might spend months or years figuring things out. With a franchise like Inspections Over Coffee, you can launch fast with complete training, systems, and marketing support ready to go.
How many realtor relationships do I need to succeed?
You should aim for 100+ realtors sending 1+ referral per year. A six-figure inspection business requires consistent pipeline-building—something we train you to do strategically.
🚀 Want a Faster, Smarter Way to Build a Business?
If you’re serious about success in the home inspection industry, don’t waste time reinventing the wheel. A franchise gives you the structure, guidance, and momentum to grow confidently.