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There is no one conventional education or job background that
adequately prepares an individual to be a professional home
inspector. A strong construction or engineering background is a
plus, but it does not obviate the need for formal inspection
training. Surprisingly, some home inspection licensing and
certification programs allow inspectors to perform inspections
prior to ever having completed any formal inspection training on
issues specifically related to home inspection. Participants in NIBI's Certified
Inspector program must satisfactorily complete a home inspection
training program as well as field work.
Basic Certification Requirements
NIBI has trained and
certified thousands of inspectors for the past 15+ years,
throughout the U.S. and Canada. Upon completion of
an introductory home inspection course, graduates must
satisfactorily complete an extensive exam and trial inspections
during a two-month probationary period. Only upon satisfactory
completion of this extended training period, participation in the
continuing education program, and submission of proof of insurance will an applicant be eligible for initial
Institute Certification.
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Training Courses (Click here for more
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All NIBI Certified
inspectors must successfully complete an extensive seminar that
has a course curriculum covering the basics of all areas of
residential structural and mechanical systems. The courses must
cover not only the technical aspects of the job, but also the
communication and report writing skills needed to properly
interact with all parties to the home inspection and house sale.
Ongoing Education and Testing
NIBI Certified
inspectors are required to participate in NIBI continuing
education programs. It’s difficult, if not impossible, for the
average home inspector to keep abreast of the constant changes
that occur in residential construction and real estate. It is easy
for busy inspectors to fall behind on this category as they handle the day to day
operations of their businesses. To help NIBI keep NIBI Certified
Inspectors provides access to technical bulletins and other
pertinent materials and resources. NIBI Certified
inspectors must re-certify each year by successfully completing an
annual re-certification exam as a test of their continuing
education.
Insurance
NIBI requires
Errors & Omissions liability insurance for all NIBI Certified
inspectors. No one wants to anticipate the possibility of an
inspector oversight; however, it can and does happen. Everyone is
best served when the inspection firm that the inspector works for
is insured.
Code of Conduct
Homebuyers are faced with a complexity of
issues and decisions when considering a home purchase. When it
comes to selecting a home inspector, homebuyers need someone who
is knowledgeable, impartial, and provides quality inspection
services in accordance with applicable and recognized home
inspection standards of practice.
NIBI® Certified Inspectors must meet these
requirements and also adhere to the following Code of Conduct.
This ensures that homebuyers who choose a NIBI Certified Inspector
for their home inspection will be provided with a truly
professional service:
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