Choosing the right home inspector is as important as choosing the right home.
Buying a home? It is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring a NACHI certified inspector is almost insignificant.
You have recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages and trying to get the best deals. Do not stop now. Do not let your real estate agent, a patty-cake inspector or anyone else talk you into skimping here. NACHI certified inspectors perform the best inspections by far.
NACHI certified inspectors earn their fees many times over. They do more, they deserve more and, yes, they generally charge a little more. Do yourself a favor...and pay a little more for the quality inspection you deserve.
NACHI inspectors:
- Have to pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination every year.
- Have to complete NACHI's online Ethics Obstacle Course.
- Have to take NACHI's online Standards of Practice Quiz.
- Have to sign and submit an Affidavit.
- Have to adhere to NACHI's Standards of Practice.
- Have to abide by NACHI's Code of Ethics.
- Have to continue learning (24 hours/year) as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.
- Have to maintain a member Online Continuing Education Log as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.
- Have to (if never performed a home inspection for a fee) submit 4 mock inspections to NACHI's Report Review Committee (free) before performing their first home inspection for a client.
- Have to (within 10 days after joining) login to NACHIs educational message board.
- Have to (within 30 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Standards of Practice course.
- Have to (within 45 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Electrical course including all the quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- Have to (within 60 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Roofing course including all the quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- Have to (within first 3 months of membership) apply for a membership photo I.D..
- Have to re-take and pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination again, every year.
- Have to attend at least one chapter meetings or educational seminars every two years (reasonable exceptions apply).
- Have access to Inspector's Quarterly, delivered to their doorstep.
- Have access to NACHI's free visual aid inspection frames to help them learn.
- Have access to NACHI's free library for improving their inspection skills.
- Have access to NACHI's message board for exchanging information and tips.
- Have access to NACHI's What's New section so they can keep up with the industry.
- Have access to NACHI's specific-topic advisory boards.
- Have access to Dear NACHI for detailed advice.
- Have access to a time-tested Agreement which helps prevent lawsuits.
- Have access to NACHI's Report Review/Mentoring service.
- Have to submit passport photos for their membership I.D.
- Have access to NACHI's free online inspection courses.
- Have to have mock inspections reviewed before performing their first fee paid inspection.
- Have to carry E&O insurance (if their state requires it).
- Have access to a real estate agent hold harmless clause.
- Have access to NACHI University.
- Have access to The NACHI Mall.
- Have a consumer hot-line for their clients.
- Have access to an Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Service.
- Have access to a Client Satisfaction Survey.
- And coming in 2006: Have to complete NACHI's Occupant Hazard Recognition Primer.
So when you're trying to find a home inspector, make sure they are a member of NACHI.
NACHI... Anyone else is just looking around.®
While InterNACHI strives to promote excellence and professionalism in the home inspection industry, the selection of a home inspector is ultimately a decision for the customer, and InterNACHI does not guaranty or warrant any inspection performed by its members. Visitors to this website understand and agree that InterNACHI is not liable for the alleged acts or omissions of its members, nor may InterNACHI be held liable for damages allegedly sustained as a result of the acts or omissions of its members, regardless of the legal theories employed. Users of this site agree the exclusive venue for any litigation against InterNACHI will be brought in the District Court for Boulder County, Colorado, or the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. For a more detailed discussion of the legal terms of use for this website, visit our LEGAL page.