Trusted by buyers, agents, and the next generation of inspectors
Ditanyan Sye, CMI®, leads DS Home Inspection Services and DS Home Inspection Academy across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. Here's where you'll find our work, our partners, and our voice in the industry.
Featured in more than 200 publications
Licensed, accredited, and certified
Home inspection and environmental consulting under one roof, backed by credentials in each discipline.
Maryland does not license or accredit radon or mold professionals; our radon and mold work is performed under IAC2 certification. Well/septic and indoor air quality credentials also held.
Who we work with
Relationships that make our inspections faster, our reports clearer, and our students better prepared.
Spectora
DS Home Inspection Academy is a Spectora Training School Partner. Our reports are built on Spectora — clean, photo-rich, and easy to share — and new inspectors get DS-partner pricing.
See the DS partner offer →Century 21 New Millennium
A partnership spanning 18 offices across the DMV, including presentations at "Let's Talk Real Estate" sales meetings for agents and licensees.
Book an office presentation →Joe A. Sanders Vo-Tech Fund Inc.
Board member supporting vocational and technical skills training — opening doors to careers in the trades.
Learn about the Fund →InterNACHI®
As an InterNACHI® Partner Instructor, Ditanyan helps shape how inspectors are trained and certified.
Explore the Academy →Radon & IAQ Equipment Partners
Negotiated Academy-member pricing on professional radon and indoor air quality equipment.
Ask about member pricing →The Inspector's Field Guide
Our curated list of ~32 tools — from starter kit to environmental and IAQ gear — that we actually use in the field.
Browse the gear store →Interviews, features & videos
Podcasts, articles, and video where we talk inspections, environmental hazards, and building an inspection career.
Become a Home Inspector
What it takes to start a career in home inspection, from training and licensing to your first inspections.
View the full playlist →Shadow Home Inspections
Ride along on real inspections and see how a Certified Master Inspector® works through a home.
View the full playlist →Preparing for the NHIE
Study strategies and core concepts for the National Home Inspector Examination.
View the full playlist →Success Stories
Academy graduates share how training with DS helped them launch their home inspection careers.
View the full playlist →Support for New Home Inspectors
Practical guidance for newly licensed inspectors building their skills and their business.
View the full playlist →Increasing Your Inspection Fees
An InterNACHI® webinar where Ditanyan shares how inspectors can price their services with confidence and raise their fees.
Watch on YouTube →SEO Optimization
A quick tip for inspectors on helping clients find your business online.
Watch on YouTube →Dava's Inspection Experience
Hear from a client about working with DS Home Inspection Services.
Watch on YouTube →Agent Testimonials
Real estate agents share why they recommend DS Home Inspection Services to their clients.
View the full playlist →In the Community
DS Home Inspection Services out in the DMV community, supporting the people and neighborhoods we serve.
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An educator first
With more than 20 years in education and dual Master's degrees, Ditanyan brings a teacher's clarity to agent trainings, licensee presentations, and the classroom at DS Home Inspection Academy.
- Maryland Pre-Licensing Course — 4 years teaching new inspectors
- NHIE Prep & Continuing Education — for MD and VA licensees
- Agent presentations — "Let's Talk Real Estate" sales meetings
- Boss Brunch 2026 — speaking engagement
Media, speaking, or partnership inquiry?
We're happy to talk with journalists, podcast hosts, brokerages, and industry partners across the DMV.