How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Virginia

• complete a state-approved 70-hour pre-licensing course; and
• complete 25 home inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed/certified home inspector. If home inspections were completed under the direct supervision of a licensed/certified home inspector, the License/Certified Home Inspector must certify the applicant's experience; OR
• complete a state-approved 35-hour pre-licensing course; and
• complete 50 home inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed/certified home inspector. If home inspections were completed under the direct supervision of a licensed/certified home inspector, the License/Certified Home Inspector must certify the applicant's experience;

Home Inspector Licensing Exam

Continuing Professional Education (CPE, free, online)

Virginia-licensed real estate 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 by visiting nachi.org/va-agent.

 

When an agent logs into a course and enters the member's ID number, the member is automatically emailed. The first slide of the course is the member's contact information. 

 

Virginia Real Estate Commission has approved InterNACHI as a course provider for licensed real estate agents.

 

Order your free real estate cards.  

  

Radon Tester Certification (online & free for members) 

       

According to the State of Virginia, no person shall conduct or offer to conduct any radon screening, testing or mitigation unless the individual has completed certification approved by NRPP or AARST. For details, visit the Virginia website. 

 

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.

 

 

 Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO)

While Virginia does not regulate pest-control inspectors the Virginia Department of Commerce and Consumer Services requires that pest control applicators be licensed by the state. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) Inspection Course may be a beneficial educational 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 Inspector Certification (online & free for members)

   

 

Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector. The online training and certification are free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training is needed. Visit nachi.org/home-energy-inspector

Business & Marketing (online & free for members) 

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Learn the steps to building and operating a successful home inspection business by taking our free, online Home Inspection Business Course.

 

After becoming certified, work on branding and marketing your business.

 

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
• Pricing your fees
• Fee calculator
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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

 

 

How to Join InterNACHI

Join InterNACHI. Why join? Members have unlimited access to all of InterNACHI's free, online training and Continuing Education, our recommended list of home inspector courses, our free certification programs, the members-only forum, most membership benefits, the Online Inspector Exam, our free Practice Questions.

 

 

Virginia Homebuyers Handbook:

The Virginia Housing Development Authority publishes a Homebuyers Handbook which refers consumers to InterNACHI and InterNACHI's website when choosing a home inspector.  

 

 

 

Archived Documents:

Questions concerning the DPOR regulations, visit http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/ALHI/.

 

Virginia.gov Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors Regulations PDF: www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/ALHI/A506-33REGS_HI.pdf

 

Virginia.gov Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors website:  http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/ALHI/

 

Virginia.gov Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Guidance Document Information: http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/l/ViewGDoc.cfm?gdid=4500

 

Virginia.gov Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) does not approve home inspector training courses: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/ALHI/A506-33CHI_CRS.pdf 

 

Virginia Home Inspector Regulations Chapter http://leg1.state.va.us/000/reg/TOC18015.HTM.HTM#C0040

 

InterNACHI's free, online inspection courses.
Download and print your certificates of completion.
InterNACHI's EPA-approved Lead-Safe Certified RRP Course for Contractors and Inspectors.

 

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