How to Become a Certified Home Inspector in Idaho
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 Idaho 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.
Hands-On Training at House of Horrors®
Experience world-class inspection training and InterNACHI® member events at our House of Horrors® locations in Colorado and Florida. The InterNACHI® House of Horrors® is an entire house with 1,000 defects built under our roof. Register for a free event, take training, test-drive inspection tools, attend an inspector chapter meeting, and inspect the House of Horrors®.
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. Review InterNACHI's Continuing Education 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.
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Radon Tester Certification in Idaho (online & free for members):
The Idaho Department of Health requires that individuals who perform radon measurement, testing, and mitigation be certified by AARST-NRPP or NRSB. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists individuals who have been certified by NRPP. Visit the Idaho website for details.
NRPP:
InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provide 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:
This course is also NRSB approved for Continuing Education credit. View details about InterNACHI's "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.
Idaho-Licensed Real Estate Agents CE Marketing (free for members):
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
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.
Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection (free & online for members):
Idaho Department of Agriculture approves InterNACHI's online Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspection Course for twelve (12) pesticide recertification credits.
The Roof Data Technician Program, developed by InterNACHI and Owens Corning and Lowe's, provides an additional revenue stream for InterNACHI members who are hired by Owens Corning as part of a roof warranty claim resolution process. (This program is operational in the United States only.) To participate in the program, visit nachi.org/roof.
Business & Marketing (free & online for members):
Learn the 17 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.
Homeowner Newsletter (online & free for members):
Keep in touch with all of your clients! The InterNACHI Homeowner Newsletter is:
- free to members;
- customized by you according to condition of each house inspected;
- has 5 years worth of monthly issues;
- includes your photo and logo in each issue.
Your photo or business logo and website link will appear in each newsletter issue, so your clients can keep your contact information handy. Learn more about the newsletter at https://www.nachi.org/home-maintanence-newsletter.htm
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
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