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<a href="https://www.hometeamfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=future-of-home-inspection-hometeam-2728913" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a>, the 200-plus-unit home inspection franchise, has built a brand on innovation. As the industry continues to advance,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/info">HomeTeam</a> remains focused on the ideal mix of technology and traditional inspection methods to ensure the best experience and highest quality inspection for its franchise owners and their customers alike.“We love technology and are incredibly excited about what it has allowed us to do for our system. But just because you can doesn't mean you should,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cook-a2810b8b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=future-of-home-inspection-hometeam-2728913" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt Cook</a>, Director of Business Development. “Yes, there's all this tech continuing to develop, but the future of home inspections at HomeTeam is to continue using the tech where it makes sense — not blindly following it and risking a decrease in quality.”<h2>The Role of Technology</h2>HomeTeam is selective in its adoption of new technologies. While there are multiple tools available to inspectors and their teams, HomeTeam is discerning, working to understand both the risks and benefits of each option as to make a fully educated decision.<h4>Thermal Imaging</h4>While thermal imaging is a tool often used in the home inspection industry, Cook said he has a “love/hate” relationship with it. It can provide insights into heat signatures, potentially indicating issues like moisture intrusion and insulation deficiencies. Still, a home inspector’s job is ultimately to provide a visual evaluation of the state of the home.“We would love to be able to access what’s behind the wall, but we can’t,” Cook said. “It’s kind of like when you go to the doctor and tell them you think you broke a bone. Even if they share that suspicion, they’re going to send you to a specialist to get an x-ray. If a home inspector thinks there might be moisture intrusion or insulation deficiencies, they can mention that in the report, but we always recommend calling in a specialist to make the final call.”<h4>Drones: A Tool with Caveats</h4>Drones are another technology becoming popular in the home inspection world. Some inspectors like to use them to get a visual assessment of hard-to-reach areas, but there are still limitations. There are many rules and regulations surrounding drones, and it’s crucial to comply. Further, there are still some scenarios in which being fully present is beneficial.“Technically speaking, you can use a drone to look at a roof,” Cook said, “but when you don't walk the roof, you don't feel the soft spots that guide you to look underneath and find more information about a potential issue.”&nbsp;<h4>Software and AI: Enhancing Efficiency, Not Replacing Expertise</h4>HomeTeam is also incorporating software and AI into its operations. The tool is primarily seen as a way to enhance efficiency and allow inspectors to spend more time with clients, providing education and knowledge.&nbsp;“I want our new software to make us more efficient so that we can spend more time with the client being educational, giving them knowledge,” Cook said. “That builds trust and makes them a more readily capable homeowner.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The Importance of Expertise and Education</h2>At the core of HomeTeam's philosophy is the emphasis on expertise and client education. Cook believes that the primary role of a home inspector is to educate clients about their property, and HomeTeam emphasizes the importance of doing this in an educational, non-alarming way.The company's emphasis on a clear mission, client education, and a balanced approach to technology has been a key driver of HomeTeam’s success to this point, and it will ensure that HomeTeam remains a trusted and reliable partner for homeowners and real estate professionals.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice.">https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice.</a>&nbsp;

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How HomeTeam Inspection Service Balances Technology & Expertise

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As technology becomes increasingly prevalent in the home inspection realm, HomeTeam strikes a balance by continuing to emphasize the human element of the business, too.

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For years, homeownership has felt out of reach for many buyers, with the average age of first-time homebuyers getting older each year. Lately, though, the market has started to shift as builders and buyers adjust to new conditions.As rents continue to rise, people are finding themselves at a crossroads, realizing it may be more affordable to buy than rent. And while the barriers to entry for purchasing an existing home remain high, builders are stepping in with more aggressive tactics to decrease hurdles and move inventory. So, while there isn’t a traditional buyer boom going on, there’s a strategic opening created by builder incentives.“Building a home is more incentivized than it’s been in a long time, and that’s going to cause an influx of buyers, first-time and otherwise, building homes rather than buying existing ones,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cook-a2810b8b">Matt Cook</a>, Director of Operations at&nbsp;<a href="http://hometeamfranchise.com">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a>. “For&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/info">HomeTeam</a> franchise owners, this presents a unique opportunity. Even new homes need inspections, and HomeTeam owners have an opportunity to drive business by completing inspections both before the buyers take the keys and at the 11-month mark to provide a thorough report before the warranty expires.”&nbsp;<h2>The Incentive-Driven Shift</h2>The median age of first-time homebuyers is increasing, but the market isn’t stalled. Rather, the new market core is defined by steadily dropping interest rates and remarkable new home build incentives.“If people see that renting is not valuable to them anymore, they’re going to buy a home. And generally, when this wave happens, you’re going to have buyer credits,” Cook said. “We need to build homes faster, and the more we can build and the cheaper they are to build, the more attractive the market is, and the faster our housing booms. Offering buyer incentives is one of the key ways to do this.”Major national builders are utilizing their own financing arms to offer mortgage rates much lower than the national standard, and many are offering “flex cash,” upgrade credit and closing cost assistance to excite buyers and move-in-ready inventory.“These can make a major difference in the value of the home for the buyer,” he said. “These credits are things like, instead of spending $7,500 on a stone fireplace, the builder will give you $15,000 in flex cash to choose any upgrades you want throughout the home. Or, when I built a home in 2015, the incentive was a free deck or finished basement.”For current renters already considering taking the leap to homeownership, incentives like these that can represent tens of thousands of dollars in value are just the push they need.<h2>Supply and the Inspection Gap</h2>The appeal of these incentives is backed up by the data. In early 2010, construction began on about&nbsp;<a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/HOUST">600,000</a> new privately owned homes. In early 2025, that number was around 1.5 million.This rise in supply is essential to long-term housing availability and affordability, but in the short term, it can come at a cost.&nbsp;“The reality is, as homes are built faster, the quality is at risk because of the rush to complete the project and move on to the next,” Cook said. “There have also been changes in the kind of building materials used. These factors only reinforce a truth qualified inspectors have known for decades: Just because it’s a new home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get a home inspection. Having an inspector check it before you take over the keys is critical.”There are structural deficiencies that home inspectors can identify prior to closing to ensure a new-build home is up to standard, and there’s also an opportunity to bring an inspector in again around the 11-month mark.“Most new builds will come with a one-year warranty,” Cook said. “Buyers should still get an inspection before closing, but another inspection after living in the home for 11 months is a smart idea. The inspector can again go through the home and identify anything that needs to be resolved, helping buyers make the most of their investments.”<h2>Building Momentum for Franchise Owners</h2>New construction is creating more inspection touchpoints, and that translates into steady demand for HomeTeam owners. Pre-closing inspections, 11-month warranty checkups and routine home health visits can keep schedules full and revenue consistent.Central to this growth opportunity is HomeTeam’s education-first, non-alarmist approach to home inspections and reporting. Rather than causing panic over findings or reporting on whether a home is “good” or “bad,” HomeTeam inspectors empower clients with knowledge and support them in making an informed decision. This builds trust and lays a foundation for a long-term client relationship.For prospective franchise owners, 2026 is a prime time to join the system. With AI-enhanced reporting, new marketing strategies and a changing real estate market, Cook says the team is preparing for “parabolic” growth in the coming years.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice">https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice.</a>&nbsp;

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