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<a href="https://www.hometeamfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hometeam-inspection-podcast-takes-franchise-owner-training-into-a-new-place-2728294" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a>, a full-service, independent home inspection franchise with 200+ locations, introduced a game-changing addition to its Franchise Owner Coaching Department earlier this year: a podcast designed to deliver best practices, training and insights to its franchise owners and inspectors. Recognizing the challenges of traditional one-on-one coaching and the unique demands of the job,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/info">HomeTeam</a> launched the podcast as an efficient, effective tool to support its network.“The podcast has been a huge success,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-spires-9b2209306/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hometeam-inspection-podcast-takes-franchise-owner-training-into-a-new-place-2728294" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Josh Spires</a>, Vice President of HomeTeam. The need for this resource became evident due to the nature of an inspector’s day-to-day work. Franchise owners and inspectors often spend significant time driving between jobs — typically three inspections a day — which makes one-on-one coaching difficult. The podcast format provides an accessible solution to these time constraints.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cook-a2810b8b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hometeam-inspection-podcast-takes-franchise-owner-training-into-a-new-place-2728294" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt Cook</a>, Director of Business Development for HomeTeam, explained the reasoning behind the podcast’s success: “People are enamored with podcasts in general, and in our industry, we spend a lot of time on the road between inspections. Many of our owners have expressed interest in scheduling mentorship or coaching calls, but those can be difficult to fit into a busy schedule. So, we’ve turned training meetings into 45-to-60-minute podcasts that our owners can access and listen to at all times. It’s been great, and we’ve already seen the majority of our owners subscribe to the internal feed.”Spires emphasized the engagement the podcast has generated: “We’ve also had around 1,600 hours of coaching material delivered through the podcast,” he said. “It was actually a recommendation from one of our owners and it ended up being a home run. We saw a lot of owners who don’t typically engage becoming involved, which was great to see. Typically, the more engaged an owner is, the more their business grows — not just with our coaching team, but in every aspect of their business.”With episodes released on a weekly basis, the podcast covers everything from sales strategies to operational best practices. Each episode runs between 45 minutes and one-and-a-half hours, offering franchise owners an in-depth look at what drives growth in their businesses.Spires explained that the podcast focuses heavily on improving business acumen: “We want them to think like business owners. We want them to think like salespeople, not like home inspectors.” While the foundational skills of home inspections are critical, HomeTeam prioritizes training owners on sales and marketing strategies, helping them build relationships that drive business success.The episodes also feature real-world examples and success stories. “We’ve had top-performing owners share their sales strategies — like attending events, visiting offices and teaching continuing education classes — to encourage newer owners,” Spires said. Additionally, the podcast addresses valuable ancillary services that can increase revenue. “Even when inspection counts were down for some owners, they still increased revenue by selling more ancillary services.”Beyond sales and strategy, HomeTeam’s podcast creates a sense of community among owners. “We have a group of people who care about each other,” Spires said. “Because of that, we have a group of men and women who work together to build businesses. They’ll actually go to their neighbor and help them with an inspection if they need help, or they’ll go train their neighbor so they can become a better inspector or a better salesperson.”The podcast has proven to be an essential resource, increasing engagement and providing franchise owners with tools they can implement immediately to improve their businesses. For HomeTeam, it represents a strategic shift in how coaching is delivered — a shift that owners have embraced wholeheartedly. “The impact has been huge,” Spires said. “The more engaged an owner is, the more their business grows.”With its continued focus on growth, innovation and community, HomeTeam’s podcast is setting a new standard for franchise owner support in the home inspection industry.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>.

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HomeTeam Inspection Podcast: Transforming Franchise Owner Training

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The independent home inspection brand launched an internal podcast earlier this year so franchise owners and inspectors can listen during drive time between jobs.

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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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