1. They Are Required To Keep Up With The Industry
CPIs are required to go through one of the industries most rigorous continuing education programs in order to keep their certification. This includes online, video, and live training courses that have been vetted by more than 1,400 agencies across the country. To put it succinctly this is the gold standard of continuing education for home inspectors. They are required to learn just about everything that you can learn about home inspections.
2. They Are Bound To Certain Standards Of Practice
InterNACHI has developed official standards of practice that all of their inspectors are bound to. This document is constantly being revised in order to keep up with best practices in the industry. This ensures that every client will get a comprehensive home inspection report that includes all of the information they need to make smart home-buying decisions.
3. They Must Adhere To A Strict Code Of Ethics
There are so many ways that a home inspector could compromise their ethics for profit. They could share your private information with 3rd parties, withhold important information about the integrity of your home, run a repair business on the side and funnel their clients into it. There’s no shortage of dubious ways for a home inspector to enrich themselves. InterNACHI requires all of their inspectors to abide by a strict code of ethics. This code stipulates that they will put you first and always protect your rights as a consumer.
4. They Can Apply For Special Certifications
InterNACHI offers specialized training in a number of areas including mold inspections, indoor air quality, and infrared home inspections. Deep knowledge of these areas is not required when becoming officially licensed or InterNACHI certified, but inspectors who do choose to undergo this training come out better equipped serve the needs of their clients.
5. It Shows How Much They Care
Most of all what you want from your home inspector is someone who genuinely cares about their work. Becoming a CPI is no small feat, and it shows you just how dedicated they are to their craft. Inspectors who check out or are simply going through the motions are much more likely to make errors during your home inspection. Errors that could cost you thousands of dollars down the line. Don’t take any chances with your new home. Make sure you hire an InterNACHI CPI for your home inspection.
Hiring an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector is the best way to get the information you need to make smart home-purchasing decisions. Please, contact us at Super Inspection Pros. today to schedule an inspection of your home. You can also visit us here to find out more about our home inspection services.
