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Pros:

Watched the training video twice and was able to start using the product right away with very little issues. When I have had a question there was help through chat.

Cons:

Sometimes difficult to use with Apple products.

Home Inspector Pro ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Service
4.7
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.5

Likelihood to recommend

8.9/ 10

Home Inspector Pro has an overall rating of 4.6 out 5 stars based on 82 user reviews on Capterra.

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Jim
Jim
Certified Home Inspector in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy, organized and appreciated by clients

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Thus software allows me to complete a typical inspection in 3 hours state to report delivered to client. Support is excellent.

Pros:

This is a simple format to guide you through a thorough inspection. Realtors and clients like the final report. Easy to follow.

Cons:

Have no complaints. When issues arise the support team is ready to assist.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thanks for the great review Jim. Linkhorn Inspections is one of the biggest inspection firms in the nation and has been rocking it with HIP for a long time!

Ruben
Inspector in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Over 3,000 inspections with HIP

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I love the software, and the customer service is bad none.

Pros:

What I like most about this software is its ease of use, as well as its versatility.

Cons:

What I like least about this software is that the font does not appear as you select it when using MAC

Eric
Owner in US
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Complicated Software

3.0 3 years ago

Comments: It's been good and bad at the same time. Customer support always is there, but there are situations they have never encountered before, etc.

Pros:

I love the customer support which is top notch.

Cons:

The cover page design portion is terrible, software keeps crashing/freezing up on the computer which makes me have to start from where I last saved, design is very ancient on the software portion. I am a mac user, and HIP is one of the few that support mac.

Porch Group Response

3 years ago

I'm sorry to hear you're having issues. Crashing is definitely not something that's normal. On a Mac this cound be because your computer moved the app to the iCloud. If you're not using HIP 6.3 which is the latest please make sure to update. Give our support line a call and we can help track why you are having issues.

Dan
Owner/operator in Canada
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

HIP user

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Only reporting software I have used so no real frame of reference.

Pros:

Quick to use in the field and easy to edit once you get the hang of it.

Cons:

Getting it set up on the desktop was not intuitive (for me) and needed a fair bit of help from support to get things up and running initially. Photo images could translate better in reports - would be great if people could zoom in to images in the digital report!

Porch Group Response

3 years ago

Hi Dan! Please update to HIP 6. In HIP 6 clients can click on photos and videos in reports to expand them in the PDF and HTML version of the report!

Michael
General Manager & COO in US
Real Estate, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great product, customizable options, very easy to learn and use!

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] and his entire team are top notch! We are the largest Home Inspection company in the Nation and the HIP team is a valuable and Strategic Partner in our eyes!

Pros:

We love the customizable features, the easy navigation and the mobile app has been a game changer for our inspectors! Customer service and tech support is always great! Thank you HIP for all your hard work and patience when dealing with us crazy home inspectors!

Cons:

Honestly when you look at all software and apps for our industry, HIP has done an amazing job of listening to its users and responding with quality and very useful changes and upgrades! Would love a printable feature to use for onboarding and training new inspectors!

Porch Group Response

4 years ago

Thanks Mike. It's been a privilege to help serve the largest inspection company in the nation! It's always great to see a single company process thousands of inspections a month through our system and use it to grow even more! Thanks for all the great feature suggestions and ideas!

DARRELL
DARRELL
Home Inspector in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Highly recomend

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: The software has allowed me to get my reports completed much faster thereby giving me more time for fun.

Pros:

The software is customizable to each inspector.

Cons:

I takes some time to get things the way you want them. Gladly trade that time for the ability to tailor it to my liking.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thanks Darrell for being such a great user and for the review. It's greatly appreciated!

Joe
Joe
Owner/inspector in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Love this software

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Been using it for 5 years and would not consider changing.

Pros:

Customizable. I can make my reports just the way I want.

Cons:

Some work involved in building your template but that goes along with customization.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thanks Joe! It's great to have so many successful inspector companies using HIP!

Shannon
Shannon
Small Business Owner in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best Support Available

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Being able to seamlessly transfer between my iPad and my Mac was a must. Very few software companies support both mobile and Apple. HIP does a great job of this.

Pros:

The customer support that [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] and his team provide is unmatched in the industry. There is a bit of a learning curve as this software has so many features it is practically impossible to utilize them all. The folks at HIP take their time to walk you through anything and everything you ask.

Cons:

With so many features (to fulfill every appetite) it can be a little daunting to make sure you are taking advantage of all it offers.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thanks Shannon. It's been great having you as a user for the last few years. We appreciate all your input!

Dan
Dan
Owner in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Fast and Friendly

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Super user friendly and convenient with ability to write quality reports even for the novice home inspector.

Cons:

Great software just a little pricey to start with compared to some others but well worth the investment.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thanks for the kind words Dan! We're here to help you with any questions you may have. We have a $200 off holiday sale right now which makes the software extremely affordable!

Tyler
Tyler
VP of Marketing in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
Real Estate, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Best software on the Market!

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Experience is amazing with Home Inspector Pro! With unmatched customer service, I always feel like I'm taken care of.

Pros:

Customizability is amazing allowing me to be able to customize for different needs. Customer Service is also amazing and frequently look to improve their software.

Cons:

Customizability can be tricky to utilize at first but after a couple of tries it becomes much easier.

Jennifer
Owner/Inspector in US
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Absolutely love Home Inspector Pro! Awesome support, completely Mac compatible, great time saver!

5.0 8 years ago

Comments: Ease of use, faster inspection report writing, professional report appearance with the ability to customize it to my personal preference, batch adding pictures which is AWESOME, the ability to use videos in my reports, glossary to help clients understand the technical side of things, and that is just a little of what Home Inspector Pro software is capable of. Definitely recommend it and if you have a Mac... don't shy away, it works great on them!

Pros:

I use only Mac, and I have it on everything from my desktop down to my phones. It works awesome and is 100% compatible. There is no freezing, no lagging, and the customer support is beyond amazing which is a huge difference to the other software programs I have used. You can tell they truly care about their clients and their experience and respond quickly to any questions or issues. They offer free training and even will do one on one help sessions so that you understand how to operate within the program, which came in handy when my last software became incompatible due to an update. The free trial was the perfect answer to solve a crisis situation and the one on one help meant I was able to get a report out on time, have since switched over to the paid version and have been using it daily and love it!

Cons:

It does take awhile to set up to personal preference, but any software in our profession does so it isn't really a con to a specific program.

Porch Group Response

8 years ago

Thanks Jennifer, it's been a pleasure to work with you guys!

John
Co-Owner
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source

I would definitely recommend Home Inspector Pro's web hosting program.

5.0 16 years ago

Comments: I would definitely recommend Home Inspector Pro's web hosting program. They offer plentiful features and then some. It's easy to get started. From it's video tutorials, to it's message board, to it's tech support staff to it's easy of use to it's many features it's not only easy to get started and come up with a great site but it has all the stuff to get a website online that will improve your business! I'm looking forward to that!

Pros:

I'm been searching for an inexpensive way to design and maintain a website myself. But I also wanted an amazing site with loads of features. I also needed alot of tech support because this is a new area for me. Well I got all of that with Home Inspector Pro. Great themes, lots of choices, not just the same theme with different colors and uses. Real tech support too. Real answers and SEO suggestions. Couldn't have done it on my own. At least not in the time frame I have. The price is so reasonable. Can't pass up this great deal. There are so many features too. There are so many very different looks you can design your website to look like. It's a winner! There's also a message board with lots of tips and video tutorial of how to get started. It's great!

Cons:

I would start with a website with a simple design and then add the cool features. You would get the content out first and get the bulk of your website up and running. Then work on the extra features. The fonts are the only draw back so far. But that's probably me. I keep changing the font size and boldness. But that is such a minor thing.

Dustin
Owner in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best customer service, hands down.

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: My Inspections are more thorough, completed in a timely manner, and my reports are always sent out within a few hours of completing the physical inspection.

Pros:

HIP is extremely easy to use and if you do have an issue, their team is available and willing to help. Response time is outstanding and they don't throw a bunch of technical terms or steps at you.

Cons:

I have absolutely nothing to say about HIP.

Mark
Owner / Home Inspector in US
Consumer Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Love it

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Their software makes some beautiful reports. Very happy with the software and my clients love the reports.

Pros:

Their customer support is over the top. I had my report freeze on my tablet and they were able to help me with very quickly. Every dealing I have had with them had been awesome! I recommend them to all my inspector friends.

Cons:

Have nothing to say against the software. Highly recommend it.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thank you Mark. We're glad HIP is everything you want it to be. We're working hard to make sure it's constantly improving for you and your business!

John
Owner/inspector in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: Excellent. Produces great reports. Easy learning curve and fantastic customer service. Best in the industry.

Pros:

The mobile version is great. Customer service is second to none. Extremely happy with HIP.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of. Honestly, they produced a fantastic software.

ron
owner in US
Facilities Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

HIP

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: This is a good company -

Pros:

I perform a Maintenance /Safety Audits for several non profit group homes (about 90 per year) and I found the Home Inspector Pro software can be easily adapted to my customers needs. I don't do attic or roof inspections however I look for trip hazards, safety issues and maintenance items and I can customize the software to make my job more complete. I have been using HIP cloud service for about 4 years without any problems. HIP customer service is the best - when on a job 200 miles from my office - I know I can reach a service rep and figure out what I need to fix the issue. I have had the support staff who call me back several times to solve my issues over the years.

Cons:

Not much - the online training video's help

Paul
Owner in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great program.

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: It’s been great. Cut my time of each inspection by an average of 1.5 hours. Well worth the money and I would and do highly recommend this product.

Pros:

Easy to use, great features, and fantastic tech support. [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] and team are very friendly and easy to talk too.

Cons:

I like everything about this software program.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thanks Paul. We're happy to have helped you get your nights and weekends back. Saving 1.5 to 3 hours a night is HUGE!

Chris
Home Inspector in US
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Awesome Product

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Ease of use in the field, it really can not be beat!

Pros:

You will not find a better mobile report software and the customer service is the best in the industry.

Cons:

There is non I can think of. And I’m trying to think of some.

Porch Group Response

6 years ago

Thanks Chris! We're glad to be here to support you and your company!

Brian
Inspector / owner in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

ABSOLUTELY the Best

5.0 8 years ago

Comments: Made me a better inspector

Pros:

The amazing customer service, the highest quality software , the best software for the best inspectors, HIP will make you a better inspector and help grow your business

Robert
Owner/ Inspector in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best inspection software out there

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Home Inspector Pro is easy to use, completely customizable and my clients love the reports.

Cons:

I have no complaints about this software

Chris
Owner/ inspector in US
Real Estate, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

North Atlanta Property Inspection

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: It took a while to set up and get going, but overall I’m very happy with it.

Pros:

It can be tailored to suit individual or campnay needs.

Cons:

The learning curve can be steep. I did have a hard time initially.

William
Owner in US
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great options and getting better.

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: For a home inspection it seems to be a great fit enjoy the software and enjoyed the upgrades and improvements as time goes.

Pros:

The ease of use with other 3rd party applications to make a seamless system.

Cons:

It seems kind of clunky in the beginning but with their support it goes pretty well.

Mark
Owner
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source

I highly recommend this program and company to any home inspectors looking to improve.

5.0 16 years ago

Comments: I highly recommend this program and company to any home inspectors looking to improve the quality of their reports and webhosting.

Pros:

Home Inspector Pro is one of the finest software packages that we have ever uses. I have run networks for 2500 person companies and have not had success praise for any other software

Cons:

Designing the website can be cumbersome, but this is true with any url software

Tanya
Administrator in Canada
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

GREAT GREAT GREAT HOME INPECTION APP

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: Overall experience was great. A very convenient app for the inspector, relator and the customer.

Pros:

It is a very nice and convenient app. It can be used on any device. You can create a list of properties with their reports. You can narrate the app and it will type for you all the notes which is very very convenient. You can directly add photos.

Cons:

The first time set up can be a little confusing. Other then that, it a great app to use in todays world.

Drew
Owner/Inspector
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source

HIP Is The Best Around!

5.0 15 years ago

Comments: I highly recommend the software. I have had several programs prior to HIP and never received the compliments like I get with HIP. The finished report is ultra professional and the support is unparalleled.

Pros:

Home Inspector Pro is the most flexible reporting software I have ever used. Adding comments and narratives on the fly is really simple and the program works well on my tablet.

Cons:

After 250 inspections with HIP I don't have any Cons yet.