Application | Merit Inspections

Inspector Candidate Pre-Screening Questionnaire

Section 1 - Basic information

First name

Last name

Phone

City / Area of Residence

Why are you interested in performing home inspections with our company?

Section 2 - Licensing & Professional Qualifications

Do you currently hold an active Florida Home Inspector License?

Yes

Florida Home Inspector License #:

Expiration Date:

Are you willing to learn how to do inspections you have not done before?

Yes

Do you currently hold a Mold Assessor's license?

Yes

Other

Do you currently hold a WDO technician's certification?

Yes

Other

Are you willing to get a license or certification you do not currently have?

Yes

Do you currently carry professional and general liability insurance related to your inspection services?

Yes

If yes, describe the coverage:

Section 3 - Driving & Transportation

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes

Do you have reliable transportation that you can use to travel to inspection appointments?

Yes

Do you currently maintain automobile insurance?

Yes

Are there any restrictions or circumstances involving your driver's license or driving history that could interfere with your ability to reliably travel to inspection?

Yes

If yes, please explain:

Are you comfortable traveling throughout our normal service area for inspections?

Yes

Section 4 - Physical & Field Requirements

Home inspections can involve ladders, attics, crawlspaces, roofs, heat, confined spaces, dirt, insulation, animals, and outdoor weather conditions.

Are you able to perform the essential physical activities required for the inspection services you would accept, with or without reasonable accomodation?

Yes

Are you comfortable using ladders as required for home inspections?

Yes

Are you comfortable entering accessible attics?

Yes

Are you comfortable entering accessible crawlspaces?*

Yes

Are you comfortable working outdoors and in hot, dusty, dirty, or confined environments commonly encountered during inspections?

Yes

Are you able to transport and use the inspection equipment necessary for the services you accept?

Yes

Section 5 - Tools & Technology

Do you have a reliable smartphone and/or tablet with cellular data service?

Yes

How would you rate your general comfort level with technology?

Very comfortable

Comfortable

Average

Needs work

What inspection software have you previously used?

Are you comfortable using Spectora according to our reporting standards?

Yes

Are you comfortable using email, mobile applications, and digital forms?

Yes

Section 6 - Inspection Equipment

Other inspection equipment you own:

Will you be able to obtain all above equipment before performing inspections?

Yes

Possibly- I need to follow up

Section 7 - Training

Our company maintains inspection, documentation, reporting, communication, property-care, and safety standards.

Are you willing to complete required onboarding and qualification activities before being approved to accept inspections through our company?

Yes

Are you willing to complete assigned coursework applicable to the inspection services you will perform?

Yes

Are you willing to participate in supervised/ride-along inspections before being approved of independent assignments?

Yes

Are you willing to send over a previous report you have done?

Yes

We recommend redacting client information.

Are you willing to have your initial inspection reports reviewed for quality and consistency?

Yes

Section 8 - Professionalism & Client Communications

How comfortable are you explaining inspection findings directly to homebuyers?

Very comfortable

Comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

I need additional training

How comfortable are you communicating with real estate agents?

Very comfortable

Comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

I need additional training

A first-time buyer becomes very concerned after you discover several electrical defects. How would you explain your findings without unnecessarily alarming the client?

During an inspection, you accidentally damage something in the home. What do you do?

Section 9 - Work Style & Character

How would you describe your attention to detail? Please give an example.

Which best describes you when you encounter something you are uncertain about?

I research it and / or ask for guidance before reaching a conclusion

I make my best guess based on experience

I generally avoid mentioning it

Other

Section 10 - Availability

What times are you generally available?

Approximately how many inspections per week would you ideally like to accept?

1-2

3-5

6-10

10+

Section 11 - Background & References

Are you willing to undergo a background screening if required as part of our contractor qualification process?

Yes

Are you willing to provide professional references?

Yes

Reference #1: Name & Relationship

Company name

Phone

Reference #2: Name & Relationship

Company name

Phone

Section 12 - Final Questions

Why do you think you will be a good fit for our company?

What are you looking for from a home inspection company that provides you inspection opportunities?

Where would you like to be professionally in the next 1-3 years?

Do you currently operate your own inspection business or perform inspections for any other inspection companies?

Yes

If yes, please explain:

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your experience, qualifications, or availability?

Candidate Acknowledgement

I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that completing this questionnaire does not guarantee that I will be offered inspection assignments or enter into a contractual relationship with the company.

Candidate Name:

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Inspector Candidate Pre-Screening Questionnaire

Section 1 - Basic information

Section 2 - Licensing & Professional Qualifications

Section 3 - Driving & Transportation

Section 4 - Physical & Field Requirements

Section 5 - Tools & Technology

Section 6 - Inspection Equipment

Section 7 - Training

Section 8 - Professionalism & Client Communications

Section 9 - Work Style & Character

Section 10 - Availability

Section 11 - Background & References

Section 12 - Final Questions

Candidate Acknowledgement

Business Info