Q. 1. Kindly give our readers an introduction to your business. Include what your business is all about, your city, and any additional locations.
Property Inspectors of Atlanta helps buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate investors better understand the condition of a property before making important decisions. Based in Acworth, Georgia, we serve communities throughout metro Atlanta, including Canton, Woodstock, Marietta, Kennesaw, Alpharetta, and Roswell.
Our services include home inspections, pre-listing inspections, new construction and pre-drywall inspections, radon testing, mold testing, sewer scope inspections, and other specialized evaluations. We focus on thorough inspections, clear explanations, and detailed reporting so clients can move forward with greater confidence.
Q. 2. Kindly give us a brief description of yourself, including your educational or entrepreneurial background and major achievements.
I’m David Hixon, owner and CEO of Property Inspectors of Atlanta. My professional background centers on home inspection and building a service business that helps people make informed property decisions. My inspection credentials include ASHI certification.
I’m proud of developing a team of inspection professionals and a business that combines technical knowledge with approachable customer service. Our work is about helping clients understand what the findings mean for their purchase, maintenance plans, or next steps.
34 years experience. 18 years in business. Ashi certified. Double insured.
Q. 3. What inspired you to start your business? How did the idea come about?
A home is one of the largest purchases most people will ever make, yet many buyers don’t know what to look for beyond its appearance. I saw an opportunity to make that process clearer through thorough inspections and straightforward communication. The idea was to build a business that gives people useful information and the confidence to ask better questions.
Q. 4. What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs?
First, solve a problem that matters enough for people to pay for the solution. Second, protect your reputation by following through, especially when doing so is inconvenient. Third, learn your numbers early. Understanding costs, pricing, and cash flow helps you build a business that can last.
Q. 5. What are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
Communication, adaptability, and financial discipline. You need to explain your value clearly, respond when conditions change, and make decisions that keep the business healthy.
Q. 6. How many hours do you work a day on average?
My work includes inspections, client questions, team support, and business operations, so the schedule varies. On average, I work approximately 12 hours per day.
Q. 7. To what do you most attribute your success?
Consistency and trust. Clients need us to be thorough, communicate clearly, and follow through. Maintaining those standards over time is what creates lasting relationships and a reputation people feel comfortable recommending.
Q. 8. How do you market your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
Our marketing approach centers on helping people understand why inspections matter. Our website, educational content, social media, customer reviews, and relationships with real estate professionals all create opportunities for people to learn about our services. Referrals have been our strongest source because they come with trust already established.
Q. 9. Where did your organization’s funding or capital come from? How did you obtain investors?
I started the company with personal resources and reinvested revenue as the business grew. That approach encouraged careful spending and allowed growth to follow customer demand. We did not use outside investors.
Q. 10. What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
Deliver consistent value while continuing to improve. Build systems that support quality, listen to customers, invest in your people, and manage finances carefully. Growth should strengthen the business’s ability to serve its clients.
Q. 11. Where do you see yourself and your business in five to ten years?
My goal is to continue building a trusted inspection company with a strong team and dependable systems. I would like to expand our ability to serve clients while preserving the thoroughness and personal attention that make the service valuable. Personally, I want to spend more time developing people and strengthening the business for the future.
Q. 12. Excluding your own, what company or business do you admire most?
I admire Chick-fil-A for its emphasis on service, employee development, and consistency. Those are qualities that matter in any business where customers rely on people to deliver a dependable experience.
Q. 13. How important have good employees been to your success?
They are essential. Every team member influences the client’s experience, from scheduling to explaining inspection findings. Skilled people who take ownership of their work help a business maintain standards as it grows. However, we don’t have employees. Each inspector works for our business as a 1099 like a realtor does for a brokerage.
Q. 14. How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
I try to give an idea a fair test with a clear goal, a reasonable timeframe, and a way to measure results. If the evidence shows it isn’t working, I adjust it or move on. Persistence is valuable when it is paired with honest evaluation.
Q. 15. What motivates you?
Helping people understand a property before they make a major commitment. It is rewarding to know that our work can help someone ask the right questions, investigate a concern, or prepare for future maintenance.
Q. 16. What are your ideals?
Integrity, accountability, clear communication, and respect. I believe clients deserve honest information and that people should be able to depend on the commitments we make.
Q. 17. How do you generate new ideas?
By listening to clients and the team. Repeated questions, scheduling challenges, and inspection experiences often reveal opportunities to improve. I also look at changes in housing and technology
