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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.

    Note: Please view the NAHI CRI Program Information Packet for  detailed information on attaining this level of membership.

  • Membership Application – Click here to apply for NAHI Membership.
  • Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics – NAHI has developed Standards of Practice and a Code of Ethics for use as a guideline in your business. The Standards is a minimum guideline for conducting a home inspection, and outlines the various components and procedures of a professional home inspection. The Standards address the purpose, scope, and limitations of the inspection process. NAHI's Code of Ethics promotes ethical and responsible behavior among members. By applying for NAHI membership, you are agreeing to use the most recent edition of the NAHI Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics as a guideline to perform home inspections.
  • CRI Program Information – The NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector (CRI) program is a certification that is earned. The designation is given only to home inspectors who demonstrate their advanced knowledge of and proficiency at all aspects of a home inspection. A NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector (CRI) must take an exam given at various times and places throughout the year. In addition, NAHI CRI participants must maintain annual continuing education credits and undergo an annual review of completed home inspection reports to remain in the program. Click here to view the CRI Program Information Packet.


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