REALTORS®: Is Your Home Inspector Really Qualified?

The licensing of home inspectors only sets a minimum standard. Much like being up to code, any less would be illegal. Imaginary people, children, psychics, and even pets can be home inspectors. This is why InterNACHI® turns down more than half of the inspectors who want to join the association because they fail to pass the exam or fulfill the membership requirements.

Inspectors must pass the exam and meet all requirements before being accepted. InterNACHI® does not offer associate or candidate memberships (junior memberships for inspectors who have not met the requirements).

InterNACHI® Inspectors

  • Have to pass InterNACHI®'s online inspector examination every year.
  • Have to complete InterNACHI®'s online ethics obstacle course.
  • Have to take InterNACHI®'s online standards of practice quiz.
  • Have to adhere to InterNACHI®'s standards of practice.
  • Have to adhere to InterNACHI®'s standards of practice.
  • Have to abide by InterNACHI®'s code of ethics.
  • Have to abide by InterNACHI®'s code of ethics.
  • Have to continue learning (24 hours per year) as per InterNACHI®'s continuing education policy.
  • Have to submit four mock inspections to InterNACHI®'s report review committee before performing their first home inspection for a client.
  • Have to successfully complete InterNACHI®'s comprehensive online standards of practice course.
  • Have to complete InterNACHI®'s comprehensive online roofing course.
  • Have to complete InterNACHI®'s comprehensive online roofing course.
  • Have to re-take and pass InterNACHI®'s online inspector examination every year.
  • Have to attend at least one chapter meeting or educational seminar every two years.
  • Have Inspector's Quarterly delivered to their doorstep.
  • Have Inspector's Quarterly delivered to their doorstep.
  • Have access to InterNACHI®'s free library for improving their inspection skills.
  • Have access to InterNACHI®'s message board for exchanging information and tips.
  • Have access to InterNACHI®'s specific-topic advisory boards.
  • Have access to a time-tested agreement that keeps them (and you) away from lawsuits.
  • Have access to InterNACHI®'s report review/mentoring service.
  • Have access to InterNACHI®'s free online inspection courses.
  • Have to carry E&O insurance (if their state requires it).
  • Have a consumer hotline for their clients.
  • Have access to an arbitration and dispute resolution service.

Refer Your Clients to a Certified Home Inspector

Do not settle for using or recommending a candidate or associate of any association. Your clients will appreciate that you took the time to find them a truly qualified professional to perform their home inspection. So, the next time you need to refer your clients to a home inspector, recommend one who is InterNACHI®-certified, like A C Home Inspections.