Independent Home Inspectors of North America

The Independent Home Inspectors of North America has been providing prospective homebuyers with home inspection information regarding the inherent conflict of interest between real estate agents & home inspectors, including legal issues, since 2000.

Thinking of using one of the home inspectors recommended by the selling real estate agent?
Check out this Good Morning America video clip:

Many home inspectors claim to be "independent", however,
only IHINA members sign a "No Conflict Of Interest Pledge"

Inspection Photo
of the Month

[photo of home made bidet]

How Do Home Inspectors Get On A Recommended List?

Many real estate agents give out a list of "preferred" inspectors to prospective buyers. Should an agent with a vested interest in the sale of the home control which inspectors a prospective homebuyer can use? Homebuyers: Beware - some inspectors pay to be on a "Preferred List"!

What's wrong with inspectors paying real estate agents to be on a preferred vendors list? KETV 7 inspection news video

WTAE TV - Coldwell Banker's preferred home inspector list.

Most inspectors & agents see nothing wrong with real agents selecting home inspectors for prospective home buyers. Should you avoid agent referred home inspectors?

Is it inappropriate or unethical for a real estate agent to also do home inspections?
This agency doesn't think so!

The Independent Home Inspectors of North America believe inspectors should work in the best interest of their clients (homebuyers). IHINA Code Of Ethics.

IHINA & consumer advocates believe a "firewall" is needed between agents & inspectors.
View MA "Firewall"

Disclosure

ASHI Ethics Committee Response To Following Question:

Is it unethical for inspectors to pay real estate agencies to advertise as a marketing partner / preferred vendor? Short answer; Yes. Long answer


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Professional Home Inspectors:

If you believe prospective home buyers should have the right to freely
choose their own home inspector, and you can uphold the IHINA Pledge,

Click For IHINA Membership Consideration

Or Call Dennis Robitaille: Director: 1-800-640-2253

What one home inspector said about becoming an IHINA member

List of IHINA
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Disclosure

This home inspection web site is provided for informational and guidance purposes only and is not to be relied on as legal or technical advice. Nothing contained at this web site should be construed to constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any product or service. Links to other sites are provided as a matter of convenience to the public. The Independent Home Inspectors Of North America nor Dennis R. Robitaille do not guarantee the accuracy of any information available through the links you will find at this web site. It is the responsibility of the users of this site to check or verify the qualifications, licenses and experience of any of the home inspectors listed / linked on this site before engaging their services. It is understood and agreed that the Independent Home Inspectors Of North American is not an insurer and that membership on our website is not intended to be used as a Guarantee or Warranty, expressed or implied for the adequacy, performance or workmanship of any kind. All users and members hereby completely release and exempt the Independent Home Inspectors Of North American and its director from any consequential damage, property damage or personal injury, loss of business, or any other damages of any kind.

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Home Inspection Legislation

Many states have licensing laws or registration requirements for home inspectors. Some states have proposed or pending legislation. Links to these laws, registration requirements, proposed or pending legislation can be found below. The links take you to the last known piece of legislation, in some cases the legislation may have died in committee or been revised and the Bill / Senate number changed. If you find a change or update to any home inspection legislation, or a dead link, please e-mail the IHINA webmaster.



The following states do not currently
have home inspector licensing:

Delaware - Colorado - Florida - Hawaii -CA - Idaho
Maine - Minnesota - Missouri - Michigan - Nebraska
New Hampshire - Utah - Vermont - Washington
Ohio - Wyoming - Kansas - Iowa - New Mexico




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