Answer: No Explanation: In the state of Michigan there is no regulation on the home inspection industry. Any inspector that is certified or belongs to professional associations has taken upon themselves voluntarily to do so as a professional courtesy to provide the best service for their clients |
1st Look Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Not required but recommended. I am the president of a local chapter of home inspectors and have bene involved with multiple associations for 28 years. Being an active member betters your education that you then provide to your cusomters. Win/Win for everyone. |
1st Choice Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Not all states require licensing or standards |
Above & Beyond Professional Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Home Inspectors are not required to belong to an association, but if they are, you would probably be hiring someone who continues to gain knowledge about building construction. |
Preferred Real Estate Inspections, LLC |
Answer: Yes Explanation: We belong to two of the largest associations in the business, and complete many hours of continuing education. |
A Affordable Home Inspector LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Home inspectors outside of the required licensing by the state are independent contractors to conduct business as they see fit. |
Eastridge Home Inspections of Arkansas, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: No, but many do in order to network and continuously learn with their colleagues. |
HouseMaster Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Though not required, many home inspectors are members of one or more professional home inspector organizations. |
Wise-Up Home Inspection, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: It is most beneficial to all concerned for the inspector to belong to a major professional organization. These organizations provide invaluable training and support along with specific qualifications and adherence to a Standard of Practice. |
Mountain View Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: It is not a requirement of a home inspector to be part of a professional association, but it is good practice. All home inspectors at Shedhorn Inspection Services are members of, trained and certified by InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home inspectors. |
Shedhorn Inspection Services, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Home inspectors are not required to be a part of a professional association, but is very helpful for continuing education. We are a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. |
Chicago Home Inspection Services Inc. |
Answer: No Explanation: But the are require to participate in continuing education courses ever year. |
Aspire Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: It is very helpful though. Many associations provide training and support to their members |
Reality Property Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Certain association's can provide a boost to potential business. |
Safeguard Home Inspection, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: No a professional may practice on his or her own. |
H&R PROFESSIONAL INSPECTIONS |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: This is not required but it is a good practice. Most associations have good training and resources to use. |
Heritage Inspectors |
Answer: No Explanation: That is up to the individual inspector. Although most do. |
Moran Property Inspections |
Answer: Yes Explanation: I belong to Internachi |
Spotlight Home Inspection L.L.C. |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: There are tons of them out there and for 20.00 they get to use a logo dont be fooled there is a difference in the quality of inspectors. |
Property Repair Service & Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: yet most good ones are. |
North State Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: It is not required in Montana. |
Kairos Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: It is not required, but it doesnt hurt to belong to one or several. There are many out there, and it is always good to get the opinions from professionals in your same industry. |
Meadow Brook Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: I am a member of InterNACHI |
Buckeye Inspection Services |
Answer: No Explanation: not required in my state |
Huskey Home Inspection, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: They provide no way to get you jobs. |
Allied Services Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: They are not required however belonging to one gives the inspector access to educational tools and information regarding newer standards and laws. I belong to American Society of Home Inspectors. |
Millyard Home Inspection |
Answer: Yes Explanation: State law requires it. |
Contractors Corp. |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: While not required we are:
Member International Association of Certified Home Inspectors NACHI17011752
Member International Association of Indoor Air Consultants IAC2-05-7166
Member International Association of Professional Contractors
Denver Metro Association of Realtors Industry Partner
South Metro Denver Realtor Association Affiliate Member |
Gilded Leaf Home Inspections LLC |
Answer: Yes Explanation: It is very important to hire a Home Inspector that belongs to an accredited Home Inspector Association such as InterNACHI. |
HOME INSPECTOR USA |
Answer: No Explanation: Belonging to a professional or trade association is at the discretion of the home inspector.
Personally I am a member of interNACHI (international association of home inspectors) and operate to theirs and the state of Texas standards of proceudre and code of ethics. |
Morrow Inspection Services, PLLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: No, inspectors have no obligation to belong to a professional organization. At Infocus Inspection you are getting a Certified Professional Inspector who is a member in good standing of InterNACHI, the International Association of Home Inspectors. |
InFocus Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: New Jersey does not require membership in a professional association. I belong to the International Association of Professional Home Inspectors. I not only had to become certified with the State of New Jersey. I had to become certified by International Association of Professional Home Inspectors. I obtain continuing education through the association. |
Best Choice Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Belonging to professional associations does not promote a better inspection. It's like belonging to a union |
At Ease Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Being involved with a professional association shows commitment to continued education and networking. |
Riverbend Property Inspections LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Inspectors are not required but it does help with the offering of continued education by the organizations they are members of |
Smart Choice Home Inspections of WNY |
Answer: No Explanation: As far as I know there are no requirements for an inspector to have to join an association. Typically those that are part of an association are better versed in their craft. Some states require continuing education. |
Honest Home Inspections & Milwaukee Mold Inspector |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Professional organizations are key to information and continued education. It is extremely important that inspector stay up-to-date on issues with their profession. |
House and Home Inspection Services |
Answer: No Explanation: Its not required to belong to one but it is highly recommended. The associations help inspectors with ongoing training that is paramount to a well informed inspector. |
840 Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: No, not in Montana, but we are members of InterNACHI. |
Home Inspection Solutions |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: I belong to InterNachi, the International Association of Certified Home inspectors. Unfortunately, anyone can open a home inspection business in Missouri without a license, insurance or subscribing to a code of ethics and standards of practice of any professional association. |
J. Michael Simon, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: We belong to the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) two of the most recognized professional associations. The fact is anyone can open a home inspection business in GA without a license, insurance or subscribing to a code of ethics and standards of practice of any professional association. |
Rightway Residential Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Most do; but you should not base choosing an inspector based on his affiliation list- most of these organizations take whomever is willing to pay. ask for relevant experience, are they full time or part time and look at several reports from different inspectors- this is where the real difference occurs. |
MTK Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: You want an inspector who is part of a Professional Association. There is training required and continuing education each year to maintain membership. The real question is do you what to hire one that is not certified? |
ABC Home Inspections LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: I find that these associations are similar to union organisers. They are there to protect their members. |
Your Home Property Consultants |
Answer: No Explanation: Licensing may be required but not Associations, although some National Associations provide many benefits for home inspectors such as NACHI.ORG. |
A Better Choice Home Inspection, Co |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: LOX Home Inspections, LLC maintains current certifications and continuing training hours. Not all home inspectors are certified so research your inspector and ask questions. |
LOX Home Inspections, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: I found home inspector associations are restrictive and want to protect the inspector from liability instead of focus on the best available inspection for the Customer |
American Home & Environmental |
Answer: Yes Explanation: In the State of PA a home inspector is required to be a memeber in good standing with a Non-Profit Home Inspector Association with Inspectors in at least 10 states. |
Rife Home Inspections LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: I recommend it as I belong to two associations. |
Pro-Tech Home Inspection llc |
Answer: No Explanation: It is recommended that Home Inspectors join a professional association, so they could update their knowledge base as well as their inspecting skills. |
Kent Trader, LLC. Inspection Services |
Answer: No Explanation: No, this is not a requirement in California, however, I am a Certified Profesional Inspector through InterNACHI.org. |
Coast Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Inspectors must follow state laws and a state may require an inspector to join an organization. I think it is best way to stay current and up-to-date is to belong to one of the two major organizations. |
Corley Home Inspections, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: It is in the best interest of the inspector, but not required |
G M M Property Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Anyone who pays them can become a member. Not much of a benefit to the consumer |
Hancock Consulting & Inspections, PLLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: We are members of ASHI, NCASHI |
AHI Residential & Commercial Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Not in Arkansas |
iInspect |
Answer: No Explanation: Not really, but it certainly does help to belong to an organization |
JKM Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: While many states do not require licencing to be a home inspector. An inspector should belong to a national home inspection association that requires certification and continuing education. |
Brighton Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Again, this is not a State requirement, but are professionals and belong to many. |
Certipro Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: It's not mandatory. |
A&T Home Inspections, Inc. |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: While all Licensed Home Inspectors in North Carolina are required to continue their education by taking classes each year they are not required to maintain a membership in a professional association. |
Cornerstone Custom Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Licensed home inspectors in Arizona are not required to belong to any professional associations. |
Legacy Home Inspection & Appraisal LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: this is not required, but due to our years of experience (number of homes)we passed requirements to be certified inspector with all national associations |
Phoenix Home Inspections LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Up to the inspector. |
ATM Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Only credible home inspectors will belong to, regularly interact with, continually learn from, and educate themselves with an Association. |
Higher Standards Property Solutions LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: In NYS a home inspector is only required to be licensed. Most inspectors also belong to ASHI, INTERNACHI, or other respected professional associations. |
A Home Detective Inspection Service |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: It helps to belong to a home inspection organization. Each of these organizations have their own standards and requirement. Such as continuing education requirements per year as a condition of remaining a member of the organization. |
Wilson Property Inspection, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: but I am a member of several |
Greenbush Property Services LLc |
Answer: Yes Explanation: In the state of Alabama a home inspector must be licensed through building commission and in order to be licensed must belong to professional home inspectors organization. |
Kgm home inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Yes - in Pennsylvania |
Chase Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Not required but a very good idea. We are with NACHI. The leading Association for Home Inspectors. |
Valley Home Inspectors LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: There is no requirement for inspector to belong to trade associations. They just need to be licensed and insured. |
Gate House Watch and Inspection Service |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll want to hire an InterNACHI-Certified Professional Inspector. As a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, we represent the best-trained and most highly qualified inspectors in the business.
InterNACHI is the world’s elite home inspector association because its membership requirements are the toughest in the industry. |
Up Close Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: It is not a requirement to be apart of a professional organization to be a home inspector. However, all of JC & E Home Inspection's inspectors are members of InterNACHI in good standing. |
JC & E Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: No this is not required by law. However when choosing a home inspector certifications & construction experience is a must. A qualified inspector should be both certified as a inspector and have construction experience. |
Gold Country Inspections |
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ProMatcher |