Priority development : North America
Countries/Regions already covered : North America

Pillar To Post® is the leading home inspection franchise in North America – a status recently confirmed by the authoritative Entrepreneur Magazine in its 25th annual Franchise 500 rankings

With more than 400 locations in the United States and Canada, we work hard to keep pace with public demand for reliable and efficient professional home inspections.

Our goal is unparalleled service – the kind that only our independent franchise operators are trained and equipped to provide.

We take our work seriously because home buyers today rely on a professional home inspection in order to make informed decisions and to ensure lasting value. Home sellers also benefit because a thorough pre-sale inspection often reduces surprises and last-minute renegotiation of the sale price.

We are very proud to be celebrating our 11th anniversary throughout 2005. In just over a decade we have extended our network of franchises across the U.S. and Canada, and have contributed to the maturation and professionalism of the entire home inspection industry.

Our goal is to enable you to be an informed customer who is familiar with the details of the home. We strongly encourage you to attend the inspection, which provides an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about your prospective new home.

During the inspection, we will point out and discuss areas of concern regarding the property. You will then be provided with a detailed, unbiased report.

Our home inspection report is the best in the business and a major asset to Pillar To Post® home inspectors. In addition to the 1,600 item report, it includes the Visual Inspection Agreement; a code of excellence; industry associations' Standards of Practice; inspection tags for major shut-off valves and switches; a seasonal maintenance checklist; a home filing system and a Home Depot® Home Improvement CD for the client.

The Pillar To Post® computerized reporting system, CHIRP™, is an industry-leading breakthrough in inspection software. The Pillar To Post development team has managed to embody the exceptional qualities of the best report in the business with the added convenience and consistency of electronic reporting. This is truly an industry first. It has helped place Pillar To Post® inspectors in the lead and well positioned for the future.

Training:
Our comprehensive training program is the reason Pillar To Post® is a leader in professional home inspection. We know that thorough training of our inspectors is one of the keys to your success. Our instructors are leaders in the industry, both in the performance of inspections and their involvement in home inspection industry initiatives and education. Members on staff represent the Home Inspection industry on federal boards and task forces, a certain sign of their commitment and an indication of their stature within the industry.

Our network is spread from coast to coast and throughout North America, but all Pillar To Post® inspectors undergo the same initial training program at our training headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. All our inspectors enjoy constant technical updates, report evaluation and guidance to keep abreast of changes.

The first week of our two-week training course focuses on technical issues, including three field inspections. The second week includes a test inspection and a written examination. It also addresses marketing strategies, promotional letters, database software and role-play to address the face-to-face issues of the real world.

Support:
Once inspectors return to their local markets, we support them with on-going technical and marketing advice through newsletters, technical and promotional memos and regional training seminars and workshops. We review inspectors' reports to ensure that all inspectors meet industry associations' and Pillar To Post® standards.

Our experts are never further away than the telephone or computer terminal. By e-mail, Bulletin Board, Chat Room and through our constantly updated web site, we strive to keep in close contact and to share information that will help all members of the Pillar To Post® family be the best they can be.

Do you have to be an Engineer or a Building Contractor to succeed?
Definitely Not!

So if you are looking for a business opportunity with an industry leader in a growing field, Pillar To Post® is the answer. You do not have to be an engineer or building contractor to succeed. What you really need is an ability and willingness to work with people.

The most successful home inspectors are those who are able to develop strong trust with the real estate professionals who will refer clients to them, as well as with home buyers and sellers. That's why we focus on technical skills and marketing in our initial training program and in our ongoing training and upgrading efforts.

Pillar To Post
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13902 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., #300 - FL 33618 - Tampa - United States