Moonlight or Die funds free software for new home inspectors

HomeInspections.com is offering 12 months of free software access to newly licensed home inspectors across the U.S. The $1 million sponsorship from Moonlight or Die aims to lower startup costs and help first-time inspectors build and run their businesses more easily. Why it matters: - The program removes a major early cost for new home inspectors. - Newly licensed inspectors often face startup expenses for education, licensing, insurance, equipment, and software before landing their first jobs. - HomeInspections.com is positioning the offer as a way to help inspectors focus on clients and growth instead of technology overhead. What happened: - HomeInspections.com, a service from Public Products, announced 12 months of free software access for newly licensed home inspectors. - The offer is available to recently graduated and newly licensed inspectors across the United States. - Moonlight or Die is sponsoring the initiative with a $1 million commitment. - The sponsorship will fund software subscriptions for the first 1,000 newly licensed inspectors who join the program. - The program is first-come, first-served until the sponsored subscriptions are allocated. - Interested inspectors can learn more at More information . The details: - The software package includes online booking tools, scheduling, lead management, inspector profiles, real-time availability, and visibility through HomeInspections.com. - HomeInspections.com says the tools are meant to help inspectors launch with the basics in place from day one. - Chris Abbott, chief product officer at Public Products, said new inspectors often spend thousands of dollars before completing their first inspection. - Abbott said the company wants to remove software costs during the first year. - Abbott also said the sponsorship gives new inspectors access to professional tools without adding to startup costs. - HomeInspections.com says the platform is designed to help inspectors build a client base and establish their businesses while they learn to run a company. Between the lines: - The initiative is as much about business formation as software access. - HomeInspections.com is tying product adoption to a broader push to help new inspectors enter a competitive market with fewer financial barriers. - The company is also betting that better early-stage tools can speed up the path to a sustainable inspection business. - Abbott said the inspection industry benefits when skilled professionals enter the field, and that homeowners, real estate professionals, and local communities benefit as well. What’s next: - Newly licensed inspectors can apply while sponsored subscriptions remain available. - HomeInspections.com will allocate the free subscriptions until the 1,000-seat sponsorship is exhausted. - The company expects the program to help more inspectors establish operations faster and with lower upfront costs. - HomeInspections.com, launched in November 2025, continues to expand its inspector marketplace and booking platform. The bottom line: - Moonlight or Die’s $1 million sponsorship gives new home inspectors a free first year of software and gives HomeInspections.com a direct way to attract early-stage users.