Residential Property Inspector (1099 Contractor)

Company Overview

For over 20 years, TN HomeBuyers has been Nashville’s trusted real estate investment company, helping homeowners sell their houses the easy way — with no stress, no delays, and no surprises. Whether someone needs to sell quickly or simply wants a hassle-free process, we deliver clear, reliable solutions backed by our “Sell Your House the Easy Way” guarantee. Our mission is to provide honest solutions for homeowners while strengthening the communities we serve. We believe meaningful work comes from solving real problems for real people, and we hold ourselves to a high standard of service, follow-through, and results. Our team operates under five core values: Team First, Responsibility, Stewardship, Trustworthiness, and Loyalty. These principles guide how we work, how we serve our customers, and how we hold ourselves accountable to the commitments we make every day. At TN HomeBuyers, we believe great outcomes come from people who take ownership, support their team, and consistently deliver on what they promise.

Position Overview

The Residential Property Inspector (1099 Contractor) is responsible for evaluating residential properties to identify repair needs and develop accurate repair scopes and cost estimates prior to acquisition. This role focuses on front-end property analysis. Inspectors assess property condition, estimate repair costs, and provide clear input that supports acquisition decisions and project budgeting. This is an independent contractor role. Inspectors manage their own schedules while completing assigned inspections based on company demand and are expected to operate within company systems and estimating standards.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate residential properties to identify required repairs and overall renovation scope


• Develop detailed repair scopes and accurate cost estimates using company pricing templates


• Generate property floor plans using MagicPlan as part of the inspection process


• Assess major systems (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural) to identify risk and budget impact


• Identify cost risks, scope gaps, or unknowns that could impact deal profitability


• Document scope, estimates, and supporting details in company systems with accuracy


• Provide clear input to the acquisitions team to support deal underwriting and margin decisions


• Complete inspections and deliver scopes and estimates within defined timelines to support acquisition speed

Ideal candidate experience and skill-sets:

• Experience in residential construction, property inspection, or related field work


• Working knowledge of building systems, materials, and repair methods


• Ability to assess property conditions and identify structural or safety concerns


• Strong documentation skills and willingness to learn company reporting systems


• Ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally


• Organized and capable of managing multiple inspections independently


• Comfortable working in varied field environments and conditions

Work Requirements:

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and insurance


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


• Ability to climb ladders and access roofs


• Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, and confined environments


• Ability to work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)

What do I get?

This is a 1099 independent contractor role and does not include employee benefits.

• Paid per inspection


• Paid training to learn company systems and inspection standards


• Flexibility to set your own schedule while accepting inspection volume as needed

Important:

We kindly ask that all interested candidates submit an application prior to contacting us directly. This role follows a structured and intentional hiring process, and applications must be on file for consideration. All applications are reviewed in the order they are received, so please allow our team adequate time to review your resume before following up via email or phone. If you have any time-sensitive questions or need additional clarity, you’re welcome to reach out using the contact information below:

📞 615-747-2289
📧 [email protected]