Home Inspector/Home Evaluator - Fairfax/Loudoun County

Social Leverage; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Birdwatch is seeking Home Evaluation Specialists for episodic, part-time work in Northern Virginia. You will be the trusted in-person connection with members, delivering clear insights about residential systems and maintenance needs during home visits.

Flexible scheduling, travel within Fairfax/Loudoun counties, and a mission-driven culture are highlighted. Ideal candidates value customer service, empathy, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented; ability to communicate clearly with homeowners.
• Empathy and active listening during home visits.
• Accurate notetaking and data collection in the field.

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted first in-person connection between Birdwatch and members.
• Provide clear, actionable insights about home systems during visits.
• Identify urgent concerns and long-term care needs for homes.
• Maintain professionalism, warmth, and empathy in all interactions.
• Document onboarding details for a personalized visit experience.
• Spot safety concerns and advise accordingly.
• Manage multiple field tasks including notes and photos.

Skills

Customer Service

Empathy

Notetaking

Phonography

Problem Solving

Project Collaboration

Job description

Posted 2 days ago

Birdwatch exists to simplify the lives of modern homeowners. We put people at the center of all we do—our clients, our staff, and our communities. It's a recipe for success. Our one-of-a-kind service takes the hassle out of homeownership. We coordinate preventive maintenance, handle repairs, and assist owners in making improvements to their homes.

Birdwatch builds on the 14-year track record of the well-known and loved property management company Flock DC. Today, we're proud to serve homeowners throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and surrounding communities. We are committed to taking exceptional care of our clients, their properties, our community, and, most importantly, our team members.

Our model is one of accountability and trust. We work to earn that every day. By providing a reliable service built by exceptionally talented, fairly compensated staff, we believe our clients are much better off in the long run.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our membership is growing quickly throughout Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities, and we are looking to add Home Evaluation Specialists for episodic, part-time work. Schedules are flexible, and career opportunities are available.

If you live in or near Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Purcellville, South Riding, Aldie, Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Fairfax, Vienna, McLean, Great Falls, or nearby communities, we'd love to hear from you.

We are fanatical about customer service and building a terrific place to work. We’re eager to meet highly talented candidates who want to make a difference in our members’ lives, who want to be valued in doing valuable work, and who want to be part of expanding our company culture. Our team is our greatest resource, and we do everything we can to take great care of them, the same way we do our members’ homes.

Work Hours: Including travel time, any accepted Home Evaluation visit will take approximately 3–4 hours for preparation, data collection, and submission. Appointments are generally scheduled during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (unless you have other preferred availability that we make available to members). Aside from some light visit preparation work that can be completed from your computer anywhere, the work takes place in the field at residential homes throughout Fairfax and Loudoun Counties.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join Birdwatch, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s changing how people care for their homes. We take exceptional care of our members and their properties, but we extend that same commitment to our team members. You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, meaningful work that builds long-term relationships with homeowners, and the chance to use your expertise without the grind of endless reports or rushed service calls. We value curiosity, professionalism, and genuine connection, and we make sure our people feel supported every step of the way. At Birdwatch, your skills are respected, your voice is heard, and your impact is visible—not only in the homes you evaluate, but in the lives you help improve.

THIS POSITION EXISTS TO:

This position exists to be the trusted first point of in-person connection between Birdwatch and our members, setting the tone for a long-term relationship built on expertise, empathy, and care. Home Evaluation Specialists use their deep understanding of residential systems to deliver clear, actionable insights that help homeowners maintain and improve their properties—without stress or alarm. By combining technical know-how with exceptional people skills, this role ensures members feel informed, supported, and confident in their home care journey. Every visit reflects Birdwatch’s mission to revolutionize home maintenance, blending professional expertise with genuine human connection to provide an unparalleled service experience.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

Building immediate trust with members by showing up with professionalism, warmth, and empathy.

Confidently speaking with homeowners about their property's condition, systems, and future maintenance needs.

Delivering clear, actionable insights through a walk-and-talk evaluation—without causing stress or alarm.

Demonstrating deep technical knowledge of residential systems and identifying both urgent concerns and long-term care needs.

Listening actively and communicating in a way that makes members feel understood and supported.

Reviewing each member’s onboarding details to create a personalized, seamless visit experience.

Spotting basic safety concerns such as gas issues, missing detectors, or loose handrails, and advising accordingly.

Managing multiple tasks in the field efficiently, including note-taking, photography, and real-time engagement with members.

Proactively supporting teammates when schedules allow, contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Upholding Birdwatch’s mission to revolutionize home maintenance by delivering exceptional customer experiences every time.

LET’S SOAR:

Birdwatch is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). We are committed as a corporation to advancing homeownership as part of our governing instruments. While our roots are in Washington, DC, today we proudly serve homeowners throughout the greater DC region, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.

We believe in the power of building equity as a homeowner and, in particular, the need for BIPOC buyers to increase their access to homeownership. We fund the birdSEED Foundation as part of this commitment. birdSEED is a housing justice fund that makes no-strings-attached down payment grants to first-time BIPOC homebuyers. birdSEED is active in Washington, DC and expanded to Philadelphia in 2022.

Birdwatch is in the business of abundance for all. We endeavor to advance a more just and equitable world for everyone. We believe social impact is a measure of profitability. As servant leaders, we tend to all of our stakeholders, including our team, our partners, and our communities. We believe in delivering excellence and having a positive impact on the world around us.

Location London, UK, Washington, DC, USA

Work Mode On-site

Seniority Internship

Company Size 11-50 employees

Skills Customer Service Empathy Notetaking Phonography Problem Solving Project Collaboration