Should You Hire a Certified Inspector?
There are a number of professional organizations that certify home inspectors. In most cases, a certified inspector has taken the training that the organization provides, passed certification tests, and agreed to adhere to the certifying organization’s code of ethics.
For these reasons, it is a good idea to use a certified inspector when you can. Be aware, however, that certification does not guarantee you are getting an excellent inspector or an ethical one. Sometimes a certified inspector is simply an inspector about whom no one has yet complained.
To check on certification or find a certified home inspector in your area, visit these sites:
• National Association of Home Inspectors Inc.: nahi.org
• American Society of Home Inspectors: ashi.org
• National Association of Certified Home Inspectors: nachi.org
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