To take the exam, you can register through PSI Exams Online. The registration fee is $225. Passing the 200-question NHIE is a sign of credibility that clients will appreciates. ATI offers NHIE exam prep with thousands of practice questions to get you ready.
How to Become a California Home Inspector in 5 Steps
How to Become a Home Inspector in California in 5 Easy Steps
- Take a home inspector training course and become certified.
It’s highly recommended you become a certified home inspector in California. Most home buyers and realtors will limit their search to certified home inspectors. The ATI Online Master Course teaches you everything you need to know to become a certified home inspector in California.
- Pass the National Home Inspector Exam (Recommended)
The National Home Inspector Examination® offers an opportunity to demonstrate your credibility and expertise as a professional. Passing this exam is a prerequisite for membership in both the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA). These organizations provide valuable networking opportunities and can help you begin receiving referrals in the industry.
- Obtain Liability Insurance
ATI Home Inspector Training courses teach you everything you need to know about choosing Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance and General Liability insurance to protect your business. ATI recommends OREP Insurance for New Home Inspectors.
- Start Inspecting as a self employed inspector or join another firm to gain experience.
- Spend More Time with Family and Friends. Start enjoying your more flexible schedule now that you're an ATI Certified Home Inspector.
| California Continuing Education Requirements for Home Inspectors | |
|---|---|
| Hours Required | None |
| License Required | No, Regulated by CA Practice ACT |
| Regulatory Agency | California Contractors State Board |
| Education Cycle | None |
| Valid Class Types | In-person, online, or livestream |
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How Much Does a Home Inspector Make in California?
The average annual salary a home inspector makes in California is over $110,000 per year or $52.88 per hour. You deserve to make much more than the average. When you are trained by the best, you become the best.
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How Long Does it Take to Become a Home Inspector in California?
It can generally take 2-3 weeks or even months to get the training needed to start your career as a home inspector. You have no obligation to get your training done within a certain time frame. The best and fastest way to become a California home inspector is to start NOW. ATI's training program consists of 194 hours of training and 40 hours LIVE in the field.
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How To Pass the National Home Inspector Exam in California?
ATI's unique teaching approach is the best resource when you're preparing for the NHIE in California. Train with ATI online or in-person some online home inspector practice tests cover the bare minimum, but ATI exceeds expectations. Become the best home inspector in California with the knowledge and training we have to offer.
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How Do You Get Home Inspector Insurance in California?
While California has no home inspector insurance requirements, it's still wise to protect your business with liability insurance. ATI/OREP's offers the best home inspector insurance in the state. We cover you on E&O insurance, general liability and even health & dental. Get home inspector insurance now, or wish you had later—the choice is yours.
Learn more about how long it takes to become a home inspector in California.
How Do You Start a Home Inspection Business in California?
If you want to make a bunch of money as a home inspector, your best bet is to run your own business. It's important you know what you're doing first. To help you get started, ATI Training offers marketing materials, tools, resources and access to the brightest minds in the home inspection industry.
Find out how you can start a home inspection business.
You don't need to write a big check - all you need is to be 18 or older and have verifiable income to apply for financing. Contact us and we'll fill you in on your options.
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ATI’s all-inclusive home inspector course is designed to ensure you understand the proper process of a home inspection and current home inspection trends and issues. Our hands-on approach familiarizes you with building systems and how they work as a whole. We cover common construction methods, illustrating common issues and environmental concerns. You will also learn correct report terminology to write along with the Standards of Practice (SOP).
Home inspector training courses fully prepare and qualify you to conduct home inspections and pass the National Home Inspector Exam. No matter what city you inspect in, (Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento or Long Beach) our home inspection training will fully prepare you for whatever you may encounter while working in California.
In addition to learning how to perform a professional home inspection, you will also leave with a thorough understanding of how to start and grow your home inspection business. You will receive an entire set-up for success:
- Business Processes, Administration and Start-Up
- Communication Techniques
- Post Class Business Assistance and Technical Inspection Support
Becoming certified and licensed is just the first step. ATI Training helps you take many more. All American Training Institute courses provide real-world experiences to prepare and qualify you for your home inspection career. In California, home inspectors are currently not required to obtain a home inspector license, however, they are regulated by a trade practice act.
Take online home inspector courses to work at your own pace.
Earn your home inspector certification in California or gain more knowledge with continued education through ATI training courses. Enroll in a single online course or bundle to cover specific areas of interest like electrical systems and roofing.
Each course provides you with the information, practice, and application strategies you need to succeed as a home inspector in California
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Becoming California's best home inspector means going above and beyond passing a couple of tests. No other home inspection training company prepares you better for working in the field and inspecting homes. Home inspector benefits include:
- Being in charge of yourself
- Flexibility in determining your own workload
- A lucrative annual salary
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