What It Takes to Be a Licensed Home Inspector - EP 9

🚀 In this episode of The A to Z of Houston Real Estate, Amy Zebra sits down with licensed home inspector Eric Christie of Boxer Inspection to break down what really happens during a home inspection in Texas. From licensing requirements and inspection standards to stucco surprises, drones, thermal imaging, termites, and new construction mistakes — this episode covers it all. Whether you're buying a historic Heights bungalow or a brand-new build, this conversation will help you understand what to expect and how inspections protect your investment.🎧 Hosted by: Amy Lynch Kolflat👤 Guest:🏡 Eric Christie – Licensed Professional Home Inspector, Owner of Boxer InspectionEric Christie is the owner and Professional Home Inspector at Boxer Inspections LLC, a licensed residential and commercial inspection firm serving Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding Texas markets. Drawing on more than 26 years of mechanical and electrical engineering experience, Eric is a Certified Professional Inspector® through InterNACHI with additional credentials from the National Swimming Pool Foundation and TPREIA. Boxer Inspections provides phased new-construction, investor, thermal-camera, pool/spa, and commercial inspections, and has been featured on the national TV show Designing Spaces for its education-focused approach to inspections.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Texas inspection licensing & standards of practice✔️ Code changes vs. functional deficiencies✔️ Stucco risks and moisture intrusion✔️ Specialized certifications (WDI, pools, drones, thermal imaging)✔️ The importance of phased inspections in new construction🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Eric Christie:🌐 Website → https://www.boxerinspections.com/🎙 Follow Amy Lynch Kolflat:🌎 Website → https://www.teamzebraproperties.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/amylynchkolflat/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/homewithamyzebra/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyzebra/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/