Residential Pro (Residential Inspector)

Seek Now; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Ideal candidates have hands-on residential experience, reliable transport, a camera-enabled smartphone, and the ability to follow detailed scopes. This role emphasizes accuracy, timely reports, and professional communication to support property conditions assessments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of residential homes and common property conditions.
• Ability to identify and document visible repair, maintenance, or quality issues.
• Experience working in or around residential properties.
• Reliable transportation.
• Smartphone with camera and internet access.
• Ability to follow detailed scope instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to submit clear photos and accurate field notes.
• Basic understanding of property safety, access, and professionalism.
• General liability insurance or Certificate of Insurance may be required based on assignment type or volume.

Responsibilities

• Complete property visits, capture required photos, answer condition questions, and document visible issues.
• Submit reports through the platform after inspections.
• Follow inspection scope, appointment time, and checklist to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Handyman experience

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Transportation reliability

Photographing property conditions

Tools

Smartphone with camera

Job description

Become a Residence Pro

Be part of our national network of experienced Inspection Pros to support residential property inspections, condition reviews, photo documentation, and field reporting.

This is a great opportunity for handymen, construction superintendents, general contractors, property maintenance professionals, home inspectors, punch-list specialists, or anyone who has spent time working inside residential properties and understands how to identify, document, and communicate property conditions.

As an independent contractor, you choose the jobs that fit your schedule and your market. Work as much or as little as you want based on available opportunities in your area.

Why Join the Residence Pros Network?

Ultimate Flexibility

Work as an independent contractor. You choose when and where you want to accept available inspection opportunities.

Use the Experience You Already Have

If you understand homes, repairs, maintenance, construction quality, property turns, or residential field work, your experience is valuable. We are looking for people who know what to look for inside and outside a home.

Simple Field Assignments

Inspection Scouts complete property visits, capture required photos, answer condition questions, document visible issues, and submit reports through our system.

Clear Scope and Instructions

Each inspection offer includes the property details, required photos, inspection checklist, appointment time and day, pay and scope expectations so you know exactly what needs to be completed before arriving on site.

No Paperwork Hassles

The platform manages job details, required documentation, photo uploads, report submission, and payment tracking.

Get Paid for Completed Work

Payments are issued based on completed and approved jobs. The more high-quality work you complete, the more opportunities may become available in your market.

What Inspection Residence Pros Do?

Residence Pros complete residential non-licensed property inspections such as:

• Exterior and interior property condition inspections

• Photo documentation of property condition

• Move-in or move-out inspection support

• Occupancy or property status checks

• Repair verification photos

• Quality control follow-up visits

• Roof, exterior, yard, and general property observations

• Documentation of visible damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs

• Basic functionality checks when included in the inspection scope

• Submission of clear, accurate reports through the portal or app

Ideal Background

This opportunity is a strong fit for people with experience as:

• Handymen

• General contractors

• Construction superintendents

• Residential maintenance technicians

• Property preservation vendors

• Home inspectors

• Punch-list or warranty repair professionals

• Field service technicians

• Turnover or make-ready vendors

• Real estate inspection support professionals

• Anyone with hands-on residential property experience

Qualifications

Ideal Residence Pros should have:

• Strong knowledge of residential homes and common property conditions

• Ability to identify and document visible repair, maintenance, or quality issues

• Experience working in or around residential properties

• Reliable transportation

• Smartphone with camera and internet access

• Ability to follow detailed scope instructions

• Strong attention to detail

• Professional communication skills

• Ability to submit clear photos and accurate field notes

• Basic understanding of property safety, access, and professionalism

• General liability insurance or Certificate of Insurance may be required based on assignment type or volume

Independent Contractor Opportunity

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Residence Pros are not employees and are free to accept or decline available assignments. You control your availability, accepted jobs, and work volume.