How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Massachusetts

InterNACHI is the world's leading association for home inspectors. We provide free training, online testing and certification, business development, marketing support, discounts on everything from home inspection software to E&O insurance to your next truck, and more.

InterNACHI School is accredited as a postsecondary education institution by the national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education to provide tuition-free online training, examination, certification, and continuing education to InterNACHI® members in Massachusetts.

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Home Inspector Licensing

While InterNACHI has been approved by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure as a provider for Licensure Training for home inspectors (view state approval), the state does not recognize online licensing courses. We also do not have any live classes for licensing scheduled. For more information, visit the Massachusetts website and the home inspector licensing page.

Massachusetts Home Inspector Forms (from the state page)
Board Approved 75-Hour Course List (PDF, InterNACHI is on page 2)
Massachusetts 266 CMR 4.00: Associate Home Inspector Training Program Requirements

There is reciprocity between Massachusetts, Washington, and Connecticut. That reciprocity form is on the MA state website. So, you may be interested in attaining a license in Connecticut by taking InterNACHI's Connecticut-approved pre-licensing course (free and online for members) and following the steps to obtain a license in Connecticut.

Insurance for Inspectors

To be a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts, 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.

To Find Massachusetts Inspectors

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Inspector Continuing Education

While InterNACHI has been approved by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure as a provider for Continuing Education for home inspectors (view state approval), the state does not recognize online licensing courses. For more information, visit the Massachusetts website.

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®.

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Home Inspection Partner Schools

For a list of local schools that teach home inspector training classes please click here.

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Radon Tester Certification (online & free for members)

Although there are no state regulations in Massachusetts for naturally occurring radon, the state recommends that the public follow the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) guidelines for taking action. Visit the Massachusetts 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.

Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course (free & online)

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has approved InterNACHI's free, online Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspection Coursefor 4 Pesticide Continuing Education Contact Hours.

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 (free & online)

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

Business & Marketing (online & free)

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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.