They are the associations the inspectors belong to. See, many states including Minnesota do not require licensing or any other certifications of home inspectors. You could literally hire someone to inspect your $300,000 investment who has never shown competency in the home inspection industry. They may literally be inspecting their first house...yours.
Not all associations are the same. Some provide "online certification" in as little time as 30 minutes. Some only require you pay a fee and they're instantly a member.
ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors is a national professional association of home inspectors and building professionals who examine and report on the physical condition of existing buildings, with focus on residential properties including single family homes and smaller multi-family dwellings.
ASHI certification requires a combination of education, specialized training in home inspection topics, experience, passing a certification exam, maintaining continuing education credits, and agreeing to abide by a national code of ethics for home inspectors.
- · ASHI is the only home inspection association to achieve this accredited status.
- · ASHI Certified Inspectors are the only home inspectors who have completed a recognized certification process.
- · Third-party certification validates ASHI member qualifications and professional competence.
Keep in mind there are differences in ASHI members. Make sure your inspector is an ASHI CERTIFIED Home Inspector. The others may only be Candidates or Candidates with Logo Use. The latter two have not passed the educational, experience or exam requirements that the ASHI Certified Home Inspectors have.
http://www.minnesotahomeinspectors.com
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