Inspector Toolbelt Talk
Inspector Toolbelt Talk
Ian Robertson
Why Recessions Are Good for Home Inspectors
18 minutes Posted Apr 29, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
Introduction to Recessions and Inspections
Why Home Sales Increase During Recessions
Pre-Listings and Cautious Buyers Multiply Inspections
Historical Growth During Economic Downturns
Additional Revenue Streams During Recessions
Staying in the Game While Others Panic
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Recessions aren't something to fear – they're opportunities to seize, especially if you're a home inspection business owner. While conventional wisdom suggests economic downturns are universally negative, historical data reveals a surprising truth: home inspection companies consistently thrive during these periods. During both the Great Recession (2007-2009) and the COVID-19 downturn (2020), the inspection industry experienced remarkable growth while other sectors struggled. This isn't coinc...