ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI)

If you find an ASHI chapter, they meet together at regular intervals (NACHI has chapters too by the way). ASHI seems to really keep up with their chapters and helps their inspectors out a lot. ASHI also has a benefits section for their inspectors on their website.

The ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI) program promotes excellence within the home inspector profession as well as continual improvement of ACI’s services to the public. The ASHI certification program establishes a minimum and uniform standard of practice for home inspectors practicing in the United States and Canada.

The standard home inspector’s report will cover the condition of the home’s heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing system; electrical system; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; and the foundation, basement and …

Tool vest: Inspectors need to carry a variety of tools while they inspect a home. Flashlights, a moisture meter, infrared thermometer, electrical testers, cell phone, and a mirror are just some of the equipment they commonly carry.

1. Obtain and maintain a state license to practice home inspection, if applicable.
2. Pass the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics education module.
3. Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE).
4. Completed a minimum of 250 fee paid home inspections.
5. Pass report verification.

Abide by the InterNACHI® Code of Ethics. Complete 24 hours of Continuing Education, according to InterNACHI’s Continuing Education Policy. Maintain an Online Continuing Education Log. And, every three years, pass the InterNACHI® Online Inspector Examination with a score of 80% or better.

About InterNACHI® InterNACHI® is the inspection industry’s largest provider of education and training. InterNACHI® provides students who successfully complete its online, video and live classroom courses with Certificates of Completion and state Continuing Education approval for licensing purposes.

Best Home Inspector Training Programs

• Best Overall: American Home Inspectors Training.
• Best for Self-Paced Instruction: Inspection Certification Associates.
• Best for Continuing Education: McKissock Learning.
• Best for Professional Resources: ATI Training.

The cost to be a member of InterNACHI is $49 per month or $499 per year. There are no additional costs for members to complete the Home Inspector Certificate Program or any online education course.

of Education and Is a Member of NACC of Canada. InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is the only home inspector college accredited by ACCET – Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, a national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

The cost to attend American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) ranges from $700 to $2,000 depending on the qualification, with a median cost of $1,400.

Getting your home inspection certification requires a lot of education, testing, and hands on training. This is not to say that the process is difficult – it will simply take time and hard work to do it right.

The average home inspector salary in the U.S. is about $58,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). You’ll make about $450 bucks per inspection. On average. Depending on what state you live in, you could make up to $91,000/PER YEAR.

Inspector salaries can vary on many factors, including what industry a job is in. In fact, jobs with technology, automotive, and manufacturing companies tend to be the highest paying.

@Marc Weisi I would most definitely go with home inspection as a side hustle. You get paid $300 to $400 from an inspection which will probably require about 3 hours per house. That’s damn good pocket money. You will have to market yourself and network to get jobs of course.

If your more generally thinking about becoming an inspector, it’s a great career that provides a lot of life flexibility, but you need to understand customer service which is 80% of the job and the most important part after you get past the learning curve.

That way, inspectors like you would know what they’re walking into. More often, the general home inspection happens first, and that puts you at risk of breathing in dangerous particles and gases. Exposure in one home might be nothing to worry about. But exposure can build up over many houses through the years.

Here are the 6 best marketing strategies for new home inspectors.

1. Get a website. Five or ten years ago, you might have been able to do without one.
2. Connect with realtors.
3. Create basic printed materials.
4. Join industry organizations.
5. Go where your customers are.
6. Get social.

Job Outlook Employment of construction and building inspectors is projected to grow 3 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Public interest in safety and the desire to improve the quality of construction should continue to create demand for inspectors.

about 2-2½ hours

Sellers have a legal obligation to either repair or disclose serious issues with the home. If the repair request is a big one—and it’s not a surprise to them—they’re almost always going to be required to spring for the cost or lose the sale.

Potential red flags that can arise during a property home inspection include evidence of water damage, structural defects, problems with the plumbing or electrical systems, as well as mold and pest infestations. The presence of one or more of these issues could be a dealbreaker for some buyers.

Most of the time, the purchase contract will allow you an “out” if, after completing your home inspection, you decide the house just isn’t right for you. So long as you notify the seller of your intent prior to the deadline and by the method specified in the contract, you should get your earnest money back in full.

The 10 most-common home inspection problems

• Problem #1: Rundown roofing. Asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 20 years.
• Problem #2: Drainage issues.
• Problem #3: Faulty foundation.
• Problem #4: Plumbing problems.
• Problem #5: Pest infestations.
• Problem #6: Hidden mold.
• Problem #7: Failing heating systems.
• Problem#8: Electrical wiring.

We’ll say it again: there’s no hard and fast rule for when to walk away from a home after an inspection. It completely depends on how much you want the home and how willing you are to make the repairs yourself if the seller isn’t willing to negotiate.

Inspection contingency If a buyer finds something they’re unhappy with during the inspection process and can’t make amends with the seller, they can walk away with no consequences.

A home appraisal contingency is an addendum to the offer contract a buyer submits. It states that if the appraisal comes back low, the buyer has the option to back out of the deal and get their earnest money back. What the lender is looking for is a healthy loan-to-value ratio, often abbreviated as LTV.

Plain and simple, a home appraisal determines the value of the home while a home inspection determines the condition of the home. You must set up an inspection yourself while the lender will order an appraisal for you. An appraisal may impact your ability to get the loan amount you need. An inspection won’t.

So, does a home inspection or appraisal come first? Typically, even though a home inspection isn’t always required, it’s a good idea to have the inspection done before your appraisal. Having the inspection done first can save you money on an appraisal, which can get pricey.