How to Become a Certified Home Inspector in Washington, DC
Home Inspector Certification (online & free for members):
- Join InterNACHI as a member at $49 per month (cancel any time) or $499 per year.
- Why join? Members have unlimited access to InterNACHI's free, online training and Continuing Education, the members-only forum, most membership benefits, and more than 40 inspector certifications, including Certified Home Inspector. All free and online for members.
Insurance for Inspectors
Although Washington, D.C. doesn’t have requirements regarding insurance for home inspectors, many local real estate boards and home inspector business franchises require their affiliate members to meet certain coverage standards. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.
Live Training at the InterNACHI School
The InterNACHI School offers world-class, accredited inspection training by the best instructors in the industry at our facility in Boulder, Colorado.
Home Inspector Continuing Education (online & free for members):
InterNACHI-Certified Home Inspectors are required to complete twenty-four (24) hours of Continuing Education every year to renew their certification. View the CE Policy.
All of InterNACHI's online education courses are free to members. Not a member? Join now.
After joining as a member, you'll have access to everything you need to be successful, including all of InterNACHI's online training, certifications, Continuing Education, marketing, and business services. InterNACHI has everything you need, all in one place.
How to Join InterNACHI
Free Marketing for Licensed Real Estate Agents (free for members):
Licensed real estate professionals in DC agents can attain free Continuing Education credits by following the directions on the real estate cards. Members can hand out these cards to real estate agents, which explain how to log into the free courses.
Radon Tester Certification in Washington, DC (online & free for members)
Although Washington DC does not regulate radon testing, the Washington DC Department of Energy & Environment recommends hiring someone that is certified by AARST-NRPP or NRSB. Visit the Washington DC website for details.
NRPP:
InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course is AARST-NRPP-approved for both initial certification and Continuing Education. To complete all components of the NRPP Radon Certification, please visit their site for more information.
NRSB:
InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course is NRSB-approved for initial certification. For those looking for NRSB continuing education, members should take the free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider" course.
Home Energy Inspector™ Certification (online & free for members):
Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector™. The online training and certification is free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training needed. Visit nachi.org/home-energy-inspector
Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO)
Though Washington D.C. does not regulate pest-control inspections they do require that pesticide applicators be licensed. For more information look here. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) Inspection Course may be a beneficial tool for those looking to become licensed.
Commercial Property Inspections
Visit Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for additional commercial inspection training and resources.
Home Energy Score Assessor (online & free for members):
- a score on a scale of 1 to 10;
- facts about the home and its energy use; and
- recommendations generated by the U.S. Department of Energy to improve the score and energy efficiency.
To become a Home Energy Score Assessor, you must:
- be an InterNACHI-Certified Home Energy Inspector (online & free for members);
- complete the 3D-house training (online & free for members);
- agree to participate in a Quality Assurance Plan with other local Home Energy Inspector(free for members); and
- email Jazmin to participate in the program.
Business & Marketing (online & free for members):
Free, online "Home Inspection Business Course": nachi.org/become-home-inspector-business-course-101
InterNACHI's Marketing Team will design a new logo for your inspection business or re-design your existing logo, and design and customize your business cards, flyers and brochures. It's all for free. Take a look at the free design work we've done for our members (free to members). Contact the Inspector Marketing Department today.
- Inspection agreement system: nachi.org/onlineagreement
- Pricing your fees: nachi.org/pricing-billing
- Fee calculator: nachi.org/fee-calculator
- Call Me Now: nachi.org/call_button
Everything You Need, All in One Place:
InterNACHI provides everything you need to be successful. Visit nachi.org/become-home-inspector
Membership Benefits (free for members):
InterNACHI provides over $75,000 worth of benefits to its members at no cost. Visit https://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm
