How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Tennessee

Home Inspector Licensing

To become a licensed home inspector in Tennessee, you must successfully complete a 90-hour pre-licensing course approved by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, pass the National Home Inspector Exam, and carry liability insurance. For details, visit Tennessee's website.

InterNACHI's 90-hour pre-licensing course is online & free for members. The course is approved by Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Board. Click here to see InterNACHI's online pre-licensing course listed with the Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Board. Visit the TN webpage and click the filter for "internachi".

Take the free, online pre-licensing course now.

The state exam information is on Tennessee's website. You must take the National Home Inspector Exam unfortunately because the TN Board refuses to recognize InterNACHI's free proctored inspector exam. To help prepare for the state exam, you may take InterNACHI's Online Home Inspector Exam (free), take the InterNACHI State Exam Prep Course (free to members), take InterNACHI's online courses (free to members), and try our free Practice Test. We do not know what questions are on the state exam, but our resources may help.

Insurance for Inspectors

To be a licensed home inspector in Tennessee, individuals must meet certain requirements for adequate insurance coverage. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.

Legal Documents from Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Home inspectors in Tennessee are expected to follow their state's own standards of practice. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance provides documents for home inspectors, including Tennessee standards of practice for home inspectors.

Continuing Education (online & free for members):

Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Board requires licensed home inspectors to complete 32 hours of commissioner-approved continuing education no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the license. Visit Tennessee's website for approval of the following free, online courses. Not a member? Join now.

Note: According to Rule 0780-05-12-.05, as of November 2014, credit shall not be granted for a repeated course within a three (3) year time period.

Click Here For Tennessee Approved Courses

Once you attain a state license, you'll be able to take the free, online CE courses to renew your license.

Tennessee Training Partners

For a list of Tennessee partner schools, click here.

Real Estate Cards (free for members):

State of Tennessee Real Estate Commission has approved InterNACHI as an accredited School for providing online courses to licensed real estate professionals, including salespersons and brokers.

This is a great marketing strategy for home inspectors who promote their business to licensed real estate agents. Tell agents to follow the instructions on the marketing card, or visit www.nachi.org/tn-agent and register for a free online Continuing Education course. When a real estate professional logs into the course and enters your InterNACHI member's ID number, you will be automatically notified by email.

Order your pack of free marketing cards by visiting http://www.inspectoroutlet.com/free-real-estate-agent-marketing-cards.aspx

Radon Tester Certification (online & free for members)

Tennessee requires that individuals performing radon testing, measurement, and mitigation be certified by the state by completing courses by AARST-NRPP or NRSB. Become certified to perform radon testing services in Tennessee. Tennessee Radon Program accepts InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Provider Course". View the Tennessee website for details. The course is at https://www.nachi.org/radon-measurement-service-provider-online-course.htm

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 also has a course that is NRSB approved for Continuing Education credit. View details about InterNACHI's "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.

Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course

Tennessee Department of Agriculture approves InterNACHI's free, online Wood-Destroying Organism WDO Course for:

12 points in C07-Structural Pest Control;
12 points in C10-Demo & Research; and
12 points in C12-Pesticide Dealer categories for licensed professionals.

Click here for more information.

Commercial Property Inspections

Become an InterNACHI® Certified Commercial Property Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members.

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 is free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training needed.

Roof Data Technician (free for members to participate)

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.) Participate in the InterNACHI/Owens Corning Roof Data Technician Program.

Business & Marketing (online & free for members)

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Take InterNACHI's free, online "Home Inspection Business Course."

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.

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Membership Benefits (free for members)

Long list of benefits at no additional cost.

Discounts to TN Attractions (for members only)

Visit https://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm#discounts

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