The Inspection Authority Blog

Written from the field by working inspectors — not a marketing team.

Home Inspection

How I Cut Payment Times: Practical Banking & Invoicing Tactics for Inspectors

Field-tested banking and invoicing tactics for inspectors to shorten payment cycles, reduce chase time, and reconcile faster.

September 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

How I Track Mileage and Maximize Vehicle Deductions as a Home Inspector

Concrete mileage-tracking tactics for inspectors: what counts, standard vs actual, logs that survive audits, and how auto GPS helps.

September 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Closing the Books: Year‑End Bookkeeping Tactics I Use for Termite and Pest Inspections

Practical year-end bookkeeping tactics for termite, WDO and pest inspectors: reconciliations, inventory, mileage, invoicing and software tips.

September 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Step-by-Step: My Field-Tested Workflow for Modern Home and Termite Inspections

A practical, first-person walkthrough of a modern home + termite/WDO inspection workflow, tech tips, and field examples for busy inspectors.

September 14, 2026 · 7 min read

Termite & WDO

A Field Conversation: Why Inspection Authority Feels Like the Authority for Termite & WDO Pros

Podcast-style Q&A with a veteran inspector on switching to Inspection Authority: practical reasons and field examples that explain why it earns its name.

September 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Year‑End Close: A Practical Podcast‑Style Checklist for Inspection Business Owners

A practical year-end guide for inspectors: stop the scramble, close the books, and reduce audit risk with year-round habits and automatic GPS mileage.

September 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Dispatching Inspectors: A Podcast‑Style Office Conversation About Managing the Day

A practical podcast‑style discussion about dispatching inspectors: availability, assignments, reschedules, Google Calendar sync, and one operational day view.

September 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Practical, Honest Comparison of Inspection Software Approaches for Working Inspectors

Veteran inspector compares offline-first, cloud, desktop and hybrid inspection software approaches with real field examples and practical buying criteria.

August 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Field-Proven Time Savers for Inspectors: Cut Hours from Field and Office Work

Practical, field-tested time savers for home and termite/WDO inspectors — from mobile workflows to office automation and same-day reports.

August 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Field-Proven Ways Great Inspection Software Keeps Customers Coming Back

Practical tactics from a veteran inspector: how inspection software boosts customer retention, repeat referrals, and recurring revenue.

August 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Field-Proven CRM Tactics for Managing Inspection Clients and Real Estate Agents

Practical CRM tactics for inspectors to manage clients and real estate agents—templates, tags, automations, and follow-ups I use in the field.

August 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Features Deep-Dive: What I Use Every Day in Modern Inspection Software

Veteran inspector's practical deep-dive into must-have inspection software features: offline app, AI reports, termite/WDO, CRM, invoicing, GPS mileage.

August 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

How I Turned Inspection Workflows into Profit: Practical Benefits for Business Owners

Field-tested benefits for inspection business owners: save time, increase revenue, reduce risk with modern inspection workflows and tools.

August 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Field-Tested: Honest Comparison of Inspection Software Approaches for Termite/WDO and Home Inspectors

Practical, first‑hand comparison of inspection software approaches for termite/WDO and home inspectors — offline needs, AI, CRMs, pricing and real field tradeof

August 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Practical Time Savers for Inspectors in the Field and the Office

Field-tested time savers for termite, WDO and home inspectors to speed inspections, reporting, scheduling and billing.

August 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

How to Check an AI-Generated Inspection Software Cost Comparison

AI can calculate inspection software costs, but only after its pricing inputs are verified. Use this source-backed checklist before trusting the total.

August 17, 2026 · 7 min read

Home Inspection

How to Compare AI Tools for Home Inspection Software

A source-backed guide to comparing AI inspection tools by workflow, inspector control, offline limits, pricing, and current vendor documentation.

August 17, 2026 · 8 min read

Home Inspection

How to Compare Team Pricing for Home Inspection Software

A practical way to compare home inspection software team pricing without stale quotes: price the same roles, volume, add-ons, and billing term.

August 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Practical Year‑End Bookkeeping Strategies for Busy Home Inspectors

Field‑tested year‑end bookkeeping strategies for inspectors: reconciliation, mileage, depreciation, invoicing, and organizing records for taxes.

August 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Day in the Life: My Modern Home + Termite/WDO Inspection Workflow

Step-by-step field workflow for modern home + termite/WDO inspections: scheduling, offline mobile checks, AI-assisted reports, invoicing and delivery.

August 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Features Deep-Dive: Practical Tools That Matter for Termite & WDO Inspectors

Field-tested deep-dive on termite/WDO inspection features: offline app, AI PDF reports, GPS mileage, e-signatures, recurring billing.

August 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

How Modern Inspection Tools Turn Field Time into Profit for Termite/WDO & Home Inspectors

Practical benefits modern inspection tools deliver to termite/WDO and home inspection business owners: time saved, cashflow, and recurring revenue.

August 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Switching from Horizon: What the Move Actually Looks Like

Horizon shuts down December 15, 2026. Compare migration paths, data export, current pricing, offline workflow, and WDO support before choosing.

August 14, 2026 · 7 min read

Home Inspection

Horizon Is Shutting Down: An Honest Guide to Your Options

Horizon inspection software sunsets December 15, 2026. What to export now, how the alternatives compare, and how to avoid getting locked in again.

August 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Banking, invoicing and getting paid faster: field-tested tactics for inspectors

Practical, field-tested tips for inspectors to invoice smarter, accept online payments and speed up cash flow.

August 10, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Mileage Tracking and Tax Deductions: A Field Guide for Home Inspectors

Practical mileage-tracking tips for inspectors to maximize deductions, stay audit-ready, and simplify bookkeeping with real field examples.

August 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Termite & WDO

Year-End Bookkeeping Strategies for Termite, WDO and Pest Inspectors

Practical year-end bookkeeping strategies for inspectors: reconcile, classify, track mileage, manage recurring plans, and close the year cleanly.

August 10, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

How a Modern Home + Termite/WDO Inspection Actually Flows: A Field Walkthrough

Step-by-step field walkthrough of a modern home + termite/WDO inspection workflow using offline-first tools, photos, e-signatures, and automated reports.

August 10, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

How to Choose Home Inspection Software: A Field-Tested Buyer's Guide

A practical buyer's guide to home inspection software from a Certified Master Inspector: the questions to ask, the traps to avoid, and a simple evaluation test.

August 7, 2026 · 7 min read

Termite & WDO

Recurring Billing Software for Pest Control Service Plans

How pest-control companies automate service plan billing: card-on-file, scheduled charges, signed contracts, and service visit records in one system.

August 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Termite & WDO

Best Termite & WDO Inspection Software: What to Look For

Termite and WDO reporting is where most inspection software falls flat. Here's what pest-control operators and WDO inspectors should demand from their software.

August 7, 2026 · 7 min read

Home Inspection

Home Inspection Software That Actually Works Offline

Why 'offline mode' claims fail in real crawlspaces, what true offline inspection software requires, and how to test any app before you buy.

August 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Home Inspection

Best Home Inspection Software in 2026: An Honest Comparison

A working inspector compares home inspection software on the things that matter in the field: offline reliability, report speed, WDO support, and total cost.

August 7, 2026 · 8 min read