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What is a Home Inspector? |
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What are the requirements to become a Home Inspector? |
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How long is the course? |
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Is there a test? |
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What is required to maintain a certificate? |
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Is AREA recognized with any professional organizations? |
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What is the cost of the course? |
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Can I be a Real Estate Agent, Appraiser and Home Inspector? |
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What is a Home Inspector? |
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A home inspector performs a very important service. They inspect existing homes using professional standards as a measure to accurately report the condition of the home to those involved in the real estate transaction. They do not evaluate the home for cost or value, which is more the function of an appraiser. They do however, report objectively, in writing, the condition of all resident home systems as they appear and operate at the time of the inspection. |
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What are the requirements to become a Home Inspector? |
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In order to be a home inspector in Virginia you must complete 35 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 100 home inspections: or complete 70 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 50 home inspections. |
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How long is the course? |
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At the present time Virginia does not accept online courses to be taken for credit hours. |
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Is there a test? |
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There is a state examination required for Home Inspectors in the state of Virginia. Examination may be taken from EBPHI, NAHI or ASHI. |
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What is required to maintain a certificate? |
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Every Home Inspector must complete 32 hours of CE courses every 2 years. |
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Is AREA recognized with any professional organizations? |
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AREA’s courses are recognized for a free one year membership in the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) obtaining full benefits, and discounted membership your first year with the Housing Inspection Foundation (HIF). |
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What is the cost of the course? |
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Can I be a Real Estate Agent, Appraiser and Home Inspector? |
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Definitely, this course will give you a complete understanding of what to look for with regards to the quality of a home to better assist your clients and prepare a higher quality report. |
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