Home Inspections

In many states and provinces, home inspectors are required to be licensed before they start performing their tasks. The typical requirements for obtaining a license are to complete an approved training course and pass an examination selected by the state's licensing board. Moreover, several states and provinces also require inspectors to obtain continuing education credits periodically in order to renew their licenses. In order to obtain high quality training, it is important to look for reliable training providers.

Currently, in United States, there are three most well known professional associations that offer online and offline formal education for the new comers in home inspection industry.

o American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
It is the oldest and the most respected professional association for home inspection professionals in North America. It provides a wide range of home inspection courses to prepare the prospective candidates to become professional certified home inspector. Besides, ASHI organizes annual educational conferences and seminars to equip its members with the latest practice standards.

o International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
It is the world's most elite and non-profit inspection association. It is established to assist home inspection professional to achieve financial success and maintain inspection excellence. It provides accreditation and continuing education approvals for all candidates.

o National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)
It is a nonprofit professional association which promotes and develops certified home inspectors. Its Certified Real Estate Inspector (CRI) program is a customized course that develops "well rounded" home inspectors.

o National Association of Building Inspection Engineers (NABIE)
This organization contributes in reviewing legislation, examining court cases and monitoring relevant government activities in all states. It is famous of producing graduates in the respective field, i.e. Board Certified Building Inspection Engineers.

Besides obtaining training from the above mentioned association, ones can also get the formal training from some accredited home inspection schools. The selection is much dependable on the credibility and reputation of training providers in the eyes of the public.