Become an Illinois Home Inspector in 3 Easy Steps

How to Become a Home Inspector in Illinois in 3 Steps

Complete 60 Hours of pre-licensing home inspector training from an approved school.
ATI Training course packages for Illinois are approved through IDFPR for the 60 Hours of Education for home inspector licensing and field events.
Perform 5 ride-alongs or practice inspections through our mentoring program.
Train with licensed Illinois Home Inspectors and learn the Illinois Standards of Practice.
Pass the Illinois State Examination.
ATI courses include exam prep with thousands of practice questions with our exclusive exam prep course.

How Much Does a Home Inspector Make in Illinois?

The average annual salary for a home inspector in the state of Illinois is $66,200 per year or $31.83 per hour. (Source: BLS.Gov) Depending on where you work in the state you could make anywhere from $70,000 to $95,000 per year.

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Illinois Continuing Education Requirements for Home Inspectors
Hours Required	6 Per Year, 12 Through Renewal Cycle
Renewal Cycle	Every two years
License Expiration Date	Every two years on 11/30
Education Cycle	24 months
Valid Class Types	In-person, online, or livestream

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How Long Does it Take to Become a Home Inspector in Illinois?

It may take a few weeks or a few months. It’s up to you. Getting certified or licensed may only take days, but that’s not BECOMING a home inspector. Take ATI Training online courses at your own pace. The best way to become a home inspector the fastest in the state of Illinois is to start NOW.

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How do you get Home Inspector Insurance in Illinois?

With ATI, you can get the best home inspector insurance there is. We've got you covered for E&O insurance, general liability insurance; even health and dental. It's everything you need to stay safe, make more money and stay that way. Do the smart thing: Get ATI home inspector insurance, and save yourself the regret later.

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How to Start a Home Inspection Business in Illinois?

You've got the skills, but you've never dipped a toe into entrepreneurialism. Dive in. We'll help you get started with marketing materials including software, apparel, brochures, business cards and access to some of the most successful minds in the home inspection industry.

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Home Inspector Exam Prep in Illinois?

A lot of future home inspectors use a free online home inspector practice test to prepare for the NHIE. Even if you pass the test, a free practice exams don’t give you the experience you need to prepare yourself for a successful career. Arm yourself with those tools through ATI Training’s home inspector test preparation.

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Be Qualified. Not Just Certified®.

American Training Institute will prepare you to become a certified home inspector in Illinois. Our flexible course schedule allows you to learn at your own pace from the location of your choosing. ATI’s resources and additional coursework will ensure that you are qualified for the job and have the practical experience to begin your career. When you enroll in a home inspector course at ATI, you will be granted access to a supportive team of professionals who will support you during your career.

Start Your Own Business as a Home Inspector

Owning your own home inspection business requires time and dedication to your trade. The benefits of a home inspection career offer unique career options in a lucrative field. Earning a home inspector certification and starting your own career gives you advantages over being employed by a larger company:

ou are in charge of your hours and get paid for the hours you work
Freedom to fun your business as you see fit
The startup costs are much less than in other fields and training is readily available from ATI

Rise to the top and learn the trade better than anyone else with training courses offered by All American Training Institute. You will be ready to conduct home inspections in Aurora, Chicago, Decatur, Peoria, Rockford, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Elmurst, Naperville, Lake Forest, Galena, Springfield and beyond.

Continuing Education for Home Inspectors in Illinois

Staying at the top requires hard work and constant learning. Keeping up-to-date with laws and learning additional skills will make you a more valuable asset to your clients and allow you to grow your business. Enroll in continuing education classes in Illinois to become a winner and dominate the market.

Take home inspector continuing education classes to earn more then ever before.

Stand Out From the Competition with Home Inspection Classes from ATI

Simply becoming certified is not enough to truly excel as a home inspector in Illinois. Going above and beyond will help you rise above the competition and stand out. ATI offers home inspector training that you can’t receive anywhere else. Resources include: