| The National Association of Home
Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit association
to promote and develop the home inspection industry. The mission of the
National Association of Home Inspectors is to promote excellence and
professionalism in the Home Inspection industry; to provide a standards of
practice and a code of ethics; to educate its members; and to inform the
public of the benefits and scope of a professional home inspection. NAHI
now has over 1300 members in 49 U.S. states, Cayman Islands and Singapore.
By working together to develop and maintain standards of excellence,
NAHI members benefit from professional development and the exchange of
ideas through continuing education and seminars. Information and support
are available for members regarding their business and inspection
practices and service to their clients.
NAHI's promotional activities educate the public and promote the
importance of a reputable home inspection as an integral part of the
residential real estate transaction. A national referral service helps
consumers find facts about the industry and NAHI standards, and unites
NAHI members with new clients
NAHI offers multiple membership levels to meet the needs of all home
inspectors. NAHI has three levels of membership:
Associate Membership – Associate Membership is offered to
individuals new to the home inspection industry. Associate Membership
requires successful completion of a 40 hour comprehensive home
inspection training program or completion of a minimum of twenty (20)
full fee-paid inspections. In addition, Associate Members must submit a
copy of a completed full home inspection report which meets the NAHI
Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics requirements and complete a
minimum of eight (8) Continuing Education Units (CEU's) annually. Note:
Home Inspectors can maintain their Associate Member status for up to two
(2) years prior to moving to the Regular Member status. Extensions are
granted upon approval by the Membership Committee, should the need
arise.
Regular Membership – Regular Membership requires successful
completion of the Associate Member requirements (above); completion of a
minimum of 100 full fee-paid written home inspections and written
confirmation of passing the NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector (NAHI
CRI), NHIE or CREIA exam. In addition, Regular Members must complete a
minimum of eight (8) Continuing Education Units (CEU's) annually.
NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector (NAHI CRI) – NAHI CRI
membership requirements include successful completion of all
requirements listed under the Regular Member category, completion of a
minimum of 250 full fee-paid home inspections, and pass the NAHI CRI
exam. NAHI CRI members must submit copies of three (3) completed home
inspection reports for review each year and complete a minimum of
sixteen (16) Continuing Education Units (CEU's) annually.
National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.
4248 Park Glen Road
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone: (952) 928-4641 or (800) 448-3942
Fax: (952) 929-1318
Email: info@nahi.org
www.nahi.org
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