Home Inspector FAQs
WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION?
Home inspectors are an important part of the home sale process. Typically, after a home goes into escrow, the buyer hires a home inspector (either independent or part of a company) to check the home and identifies any major issues guided by state standards.
WHAT DO HOME INSPECTORS LOOK FOR?
Home inspectors are tasked with finding defects that can impact the home buyer’s health and safety. For example, home inspectors will look for:
- Water damage
- Structural damage
- Electrical system issues
- Plumbing issues
- HVAC systems
ARE HOME INSPECTORS IN DEMAND?
On a national level, demand for home inspectors fluctuates with the housing market. However, high density states like California, Texas and New York have some the most populous housing markets in the country, so the need for home inspectors is high regardless of the national housing market.
DO HOME INSPECTORS NEED A LICENSE?
Regulation for home inspectors varies by state. However, Consumer Reports, Forbes and most established realty organizations recommend using a home inspectors with credentials from a nationally-recognized organizations like ASHI, National Institute of Building Inspectors (NIBI) or the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), especially in deregulated states.
DOES THIS COURSE ALIGN WITH THE ASHI STANDARDS OF PRACTICE?
Yes. This course has been approved by the American Society of Home Inspectors, and also counts for membership renewal credits. It also aligns with educational requirements required for certification by the National Institute of Building Inspectors.