30 Years of Building Trust: How WIN Became the #1 Home Inspection Services Franchise

WIN Home Inspection is ranked the #1 home inspection services franchise and is recognized as a top 500 franchise by Entrepreneur. For 30 years, WIN has been providing homeowners, buyers, and sellers with more than 35 essential home inspection services, including Full Home Inspection, Radon Testing, Indoor Air Quality Testing and Asbestos Testing. WIN was originally founded in Seattle, WA in 1993 and has quickly become a trusted and established brand as well as a leader in the home inspection industry, boasting over 260 locations across 45 states.

WIN’s 30 Years of Legacy

2023 marks 30 years of legacy for WIN. Our legacy is built by our 2 million+ satisfied clients, 200,000+ Realtor relationships, and 270+ franchise owners (better known as our Strategic Partners or SPs). WIN is committed to fostering and nurturing these long-lasting relationships to help improve the health, safety, and well-being of our communities.

WIN Home Inspection began with a passion and a mission to improve the traditional home inspection experience. By the early 2000s, WIN had expanded to nearly 75 SPs and 6 internal team members. While we came from humble beginnings, WIN was always a front-runner, becoming the first inspection company to computerize report writing and one of the first companies to adopt tablet-based computing as early as 2000. Since then, WIN has rapidly expanded to become a nationwide brand and is driven by a team of 45+ support staff worldwide.

While we continue to grow, we continue to invest in technology, people and infrastructure. WIN is built around core values of commitment, innovation, integrity, and investment, which led us to deliver actionable insights and exceptional customer service to clients and real estate professionals.

How WIN Became a Trusted and Established Brand

WIN has helped entrepreneurs thrive while building a rewarding business of their own in the recession-resistant home inspection industry. We differentiate ourselves from other franchises in the market by offering the largest support team, the lowest start-up cost, and all training, marketing and coaching in-house to our franchise owners.

Every home inspector at WIN is certified, insured, consultative and professional. We are sincere in our approach and offer support and guidance for all our services. WIN is committed to helping SPs stay ahead of the curve by ensuring our SPs can educate clients about the condition of their home and help them make informed decisions regarding their most valuable investment.

We offer industry-leading training, marketing, and mentorship to our Strategic Partners to help guide them on their path to success. Our focus is to help them drive business growth and enhance customer experience.

Training

WIN offers one of the best ongoing training programs in the home inspection industry with year-round training for 35+ essential inspection services. We provide an intensive bootcamp training program, including a pre-bootcamp, which is a two-week immersive experience to learn the technical aspects of home inspection and other critical services, three weeks of classroom and field training, and a post-bootcamp to get technology, systems, marketing, and databases ready for business launch.

WIN also offers support and training throughout every stage of business ownership and is always there to guide and coach our Strategic Partners.

WIN is the only home inspection company with in-house training approved by TREC for 15+ value-added ancillary services. SPs also receive technical training, industry certifications, and continuing education credits and ongoing coaching to help them build a rewarding business with confidence.

Marketing

We offer the only end-to-end marketing program in the industry. WIN SPs have access to the largest marketing team in the home inspection industry and provide support for digital and email marketing, paid ads, print collateral and coaching for in-person meetings. We invest in measurable marketing methods to help generate leads by providing a personalized website to build a strong local presence, along with search engine optimized digital content, which is integrated with Facebook and Google.

Our digital and print marketing collateral is the most innovative in the industry, uniquely designed to target various audiences, and is continually refreshed to help you stand out.

Community

WIN is continually investing in the success of its SPs by fostering a community based on mutual respect and care for one another. WIN’s annual business conference, or WBC, is one of the biggest platforms for Strategic Partners to network, engage in camaraderie and learn from one another.

“Attending WBC has been a fantastic learning experience. I’ve learned so much from networking with other SP’s on how to effectively market and create new business over the course of the year. I’ve also gained a ton of insight into the importance of building a digital presence and am now equipped with the knowledge to put that initiative into action!”

– Michael Bergren, WIN Fort Collins

The WIN Difference

The WIN Difference is our unique approach, mindset, and set of values that set us apart from our competitors. We are motivated by our communities, committed to excellence, and powered by innovation.

The WIN Difference encompasses exceptional customer service, innovative solutions, and a strong responsibility to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Homeowners, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals trust us because we are –

1. Professional and Friendly

WIN Home Inspectors are licensed, highly trained, and top-rated for customer service, providing clients with peace of mind throughout their homeownership journey.

2. Consultative and Solutions Driven

WIN’s consultative approach offers an opportunity for post-inspection questions and answers and provides recommendations for repairs and maintenance based on the report findings. It allows clients to talk things through and make educated decisions, including how to prioritize home maintenance tasks.

3. Prompt and Flexible

Clients can schedule inspection services easily online or over the phone, and most locations have weekend, weeknight and next-day availability. Within 24 hours, clients will receive a comprehensive inspection report outlining all findings.

Our Commitment to Customer Satisfaction

At WIN, we are committed to providing our customers with unmatched support and satisfaction. We understand that buying or selling a home can be overwhelming, so we aim to make it as seamless and stress-free as possible. We listen to what realtors and our clients have to say and use that input to tailor our inspection services to best fit the needs of our communities.

Over the years, WIN has received more than 31,000 5-star reviews from clients nationwide. We are proud to be an integral part of the community and understand that our success is directly tied to the satisfaction and well-being of our clients.

Our commitment to serving our communities has led to our national recognition. We are ranked among the fastest-growing franchises in the U.S. and Canada, and these recognitions are a testament to the hard work of our SPs and the trust we’ve built with our clients.

Conclusion

As the #1 home inspection services franchise, we’re committed to your success as a WIN business owner. Owning a WIN Home Inspection franchise is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking flexibility, financial growth, and personal fulfilment in building a rewarding business. As a Strategic Partner, you can leverage the reputation of the company to establish credibility, attract customers, and launch a business with confidence.

The beginning of your entrepreneurial journey with WIN is just a phone call away! Call us at 800-967-8127 or email us at franchising@wini.com