FAQs
Quick Answers to Our Most Common Questions
At NPI, we take the guesswork out of starting your own inspection business. Check out the answers to our most frequently asked questions. Or book a call with a member of our Recruitment Team to get answers over the phone.
What is our franchise fee?
The National Property Inspections franchise fee is $34,900. We offer a 20% discount for eligible military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders. We’re the only inspection franchisor to sell only exclusive territories. Click here to see everything else that’s included with an NPI franchise.
How much can I make as an NPI inspector?
How much you make with NPI is only limited by your own drive and commitment to growing your business. Across all franchised businesses in 2024, our average gross sales was $122,339, with our top 50% averaging $197,358 and our top 10% bringing in an average of $429,455. See NPI’s FDD for further explanation on these Item 19 revenue references.
Do I need a specific background or skillset to be a successful inspector?
No. Our inspectors come from all walks of life and a wide array of backgrounds, such as general contracting, dentistry, retail management and civil engineering. All you need to become a successful property inspector is an eye for detail and a willingness to learn a new skill.
How is NPI different than other franchise opportunities?
- NPI only sells exclusive territories. Unlike other franchises, your fellow NPI franchisees are your allies, not your competition.
- Our dedicated National Accounts department hands out hundreds of referrals to NPI franchisees every month.
- With NPI, you'll have unlimited access to our full-service marketing team of copywriters, graphic designers, SEO professionals, and networking experts.
- Our business development coaches and proprietary Franchise Level System keeps your business on track and primed for quick growth.
- Not only are our franchise owners trained to perform home inspections, we open the door to more lucrative inspection types with our commercial and ancillary training opportunities.
- To learn more about why NPI is the best inspection franchisor, click here.
What are NPI's monthly fees?
With NPI, your monthly fees are a flat 10% of your monthly earnings: an 8% royalty that gets you unlimited access to our full-time support staff and rights to the NPI brand, and a 2% advertising fee to finance ongoing advertising, marketing, and public relations programs that benefit the NPI brand at the national and local levels.
What kind of training will I need?
National Property Inspections will provide you all the training you need to become a successful property inspector. You’ll attend our two-week, hands-on training academy where you’ll become familiar with residential and commercial property inspection techniques, how to write a report, and marketing strategies tailored to our industry. In addition to our two-week Omaha course, you’ll receive one week of field training with a professional inspector in your local area. Our program will prepare you to become a licensed or certified inspector according to your state’s unique requirements. Click here to learn more about the NPI training program.
Do you offer franchises in Canada?
National Property Inspections operates as Carson Dunlop Franchising in Canada. With a Carson Dunlop franchise, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of an NPI franchise, along with the brand recognition the Carson Dunlop name has throughout Canada. If you’re looking to franchise in Canada, click here for more information about our Canadian franchise opportunity, Carson Dunlop Franchising.