Stop Guessing. Start Building.
Professional coaching, tools, and resources built specifically for new and growing home inspectors — by a Certified Master Inspector with 20+ years in education.
Why Most New Inspectors Struggle — and How to Beat the Odds
The skills to inspect a home and the skills to build a business are two completely different things.
What Kills New Inspectors
Starting with zero agent relationships — and no system to build them.
Undercharging to "stay competitive" while overhead climbs.
Leaving referrals, reviews, and repeat business on the table.
Doubting expertise even after licensure. Staying invisible when you should be marketing.
Spending hours on documents that already exist.
What DS Home Inspection Academy Gives You
A Referral Partner Tracker and outreach templates built for agents.
Fee Calculator, Break-Even Analysis, and Revenue Tracker — every decision is data-driven.
Pre-inspection templates, feedback scripts, and review systems.
Limiting Beliefs Worksheets and vision tools designed for solo home inspectors.
Everything professionally formatted and ready on Day 1.
Four Ways to Work with DS Home Inspection Academy
Whether you want tools, a course, community, or direct coaching — there's an option built for where you are right now.
- 35 professionally formatted resources
- 20 Excel workbooks — calculators, trackers, planners
- 15 Word documents — templates, checklists, guides
- 7 business categories covered end-to-end
- One-time purchase, yours forever
- 38 lessons across 6 modules
- Overcome limiting beliefs & fear of failure
- Install powerful success habits
- Worksheets & reflection exercises
- 5 debrief quizzes + 14 field exercises
- Lessons on launching & growing your business
- Priority email support + 30-day money-back guarantee
- Full access to all 35 Toolkit resources
- Monthly group coaching calls
- New resources added each month
- Private inspector community & accountability
- Live Q&A and business strategy sessions
- Cancel anytime — no long-term commitment
- 60-minute 1-on-1 session
- Pre-session business assessment
- Custom 30/60/90-day action plan
- Session recording included
- Follow-up email with resources
- 3-pack available: $1,497 (save $294)
The only course specifically designed for home inspectors who have failed the National Home Inspector Examination — often more than once.
Stop Memorizing. Start Understanding.
A concept-focused training system that breaks the memorization trap and teaches you how home systems actually work — so you recognize what the exam is really asking, regardless of how the question is framed.
All 35 Resources — 7 Coaching Categories
Every tool is designed around the specific realities of building a home inspection business — not generic small business content.
90-Day Launch Blueprint
Step-by-step action tracker for your first 90 days.
Business Model Canvas — Inspector Edition
One-page visual framework for your entire business.
Annual Goal-Setting Workbook
Quarterly milestones, KPI trackers, reflection sections.
Competitor Analysis Worksheet
Research local competitors and identify market gaps.
SWOT Analysis Template
Industry-specific strategic planning framework.
Inspection Fee Calculator
Set the right price for every inspection type.
Startup Cost & Budget Template
Track every launch expense and plan capital needs.
Monthly Revenue Tracker
Monitor income streams and spot growth trends.
Break-Even Analysis Template
Know exactly how many inspections cover your costs.
Profit & Loss Statement
Inspector-formatted P&L for clear financial visibility.
Google Business Profile Checklist
Fully optimize your GBP to attract local search traffic.
Social Media Content Calendar
30-day posting plan with topics, platforms, captions.
Elevator Pitch Builder
Craft a compelling 30-second pitch for agents.
Email Marketing Template Pack
Plug-and-play emails for agents, past clients, warm leads.
Referral Outreach Tracker
Manage agent outreach and follow-up cadence.
Pre-Inspection Communication Templates
Emails and texts for confirmation and follow-up.
Client Feedback & Review System
Scripts for consistently collecting 5-star reviews.
Inspection Agreement Checklist
Every element your contract must include.
Inspection Day Workflow Checklist
Consistent pre/during/post inspection process tracker.
Client & Job Tracker
Log clients, properties, services, and follow-up tasks.
Limiting Beliefs Worksheet
Identify and reframe the thoughts holding you back.
Daily Success Habits Tracker
Build non-negotiable routines that drive performance.
Vision & Goal Visualization Guide
Clarity exercise for your 1, 3, and 5-year vision.
Imposter Syndrome Breakthrough Guide
Inspector-specific confidence-building framework.
Weekly Accountability Journal
Structured weekly wins, challenges, and focus tracker.
Ancillary Services Expansion Planner
Project revenue from mold, radon, asbestos & more.
KPI Performance Dashboard
Track inspections, revenue, referrals & reviews monthly.
Referral Partner Tracker
Manage agent relationships and follow-up schedule.
Annual Business Review Template
Year-end analysis tool for planning your next level.
Standard Operating Procedures Guide
Document your processes to scale or delegate.
CE Credits Tracker
Log and plan CE requirements by state.
Specialty Certification Roadmap
Step-by-step guide: mold, radon, asbestos & more.
NHIE Exam Prep Checklist
Domain-by-domain study tracker aligned to EBPHI specs.
MD & VA Licensing Requirements Guide
Current requirements, renewal timelines, key contacts.
Professional Development Plan
12-month roadmap for certifications, skills & standing.
35 Tools. One Investment. Built to Last.
A business consultant would charge $40–50 per tool for this level of custom, industry-specific work. At DS Academy, you get all 35 for less than a single consultation — ready to use on Day 1.
Get All 35 Resources — $19710 eBooks to Sharpen Your Craft & Your Business
From home inspection fundamentals to marketing, SEO, public relations, and small business strategy — the reading list built specifically for inspectors growing a real business.
The Home Inspector Success Library
All 10 eBooks in one digital bundle — both premium guides from your coach, plus the complete marketing, SEO, branding, and small business playbook. Instant download. Yours forever.
- Both premium guides by Ditanyan Sye
- Complete marketing stack
- SEO & traffic strategies
- PR & brand-building plan
- LinkedIn & Instagram playbooks
- Business plan & survival guide
Ditanyan Sye, CMI®
Ditanyan Sye is the founder of DS Home Inspection Academy and DS Home Inspection Services, LLC — a licensed home inspection and environmental consulting firm serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. With over 20 years in education and more than 1,000 completed inspections, Ditanyan brings a rare combination of field expertise and professional teaching to every coaching engagement.
As a Certified Master Inspector (CMI®) and InterNACHI® Partner Instructor, Ditanyan has taught Maryland state-approved pre-licensing courses (80 hours), developed NHIE exam preparation programs, and mentored new inspectors through launch, licensing, and business growth.