How to Become a Certified Home Inspector in Missouri
Home Inspector Certification (online & free to members):
- Join InterNACHI as a member at $49 per month (cancel any time) or $499 per year. There are no prerequisites to become a member.
- 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, amazing membership benefits, the Online Inspector Exam, our free Inspector Training App.
- Become a Certified Home Inspector in six steps.
Insurance for Inspectors
Although Missouri 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®.
Inspector Continuing Education (online & free to members):
To maintain your home inspector certification, you must take 24
hours of Continuing Education every year. To take Continuing Education
courses, visit nachi.org/education (online & free to members). Every InterNACHI member has their own members-only online account. Log into yours now.
Home Inspector School Partners
For a list of local schools who teach home inspector training classes,
please click here.
How to Join InterNACHI
Missouri Real Estate Agent CE (free & online):
This is a great marketing strategy for home inspectors in Missouri. Licensed real estate professionals can attain free Continuing
Education by contacting their local InterNACHI member. InterNACHI is an approved course provider for Missouri real estate agents. For details, visit nachi.org/missouri-real-estate-licensing-school-provider
Radon Tester Certification in Missouri (online & free for members):
Though Missouri does not regulate or enforce radon testing the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recommends an individual or firm engaging in radon testing be certified through NRPP.
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.
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)
Missouri does not regulate pest control inspection, however the Missouri Department of Agriculture does require that pesticide applicators be certified and licensed through the state. You can find more information regarding licensing here. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) Inspection Course may be a beneficial educational tool for those looking to become licensed.
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.
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 (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
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
