Massachusetts Home Inspector License Training: Everything You Need to Know.
Massachusetts home inspector license requirements are fairly straightforward. First, you must complete 75 hours of classroom training. Then, you’ll need to take and pass the National Home Inspectors Exam. Finally, you must complete 25 inspections under the direct supervision of a certified home inspector. Learning how to become a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts is easier than you might expect.
Steps to Obtain a Massachusetts Home Inspector License
Step One: Complete 75 hours of classroom training to become approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors. The Inspection Certification Associates 75-hour, 8-day classroom course is approved to fulfill this requirement. See below for times and availability.
Step Two: Take and pass the National Home Inspectors Exam. We fully prepare all of our graduates for this by including a 200-page online study guide and 700 practice questions specific to the National Home Inspectors Exam.
Step Three: Complete 25 directly supervised inspections with a Massachusetts licensed home inspector. We can help with this. All graduates of the ICA Massachusetts home inspection licensing course receive a free one-month membership to InterNACHI, which provides new members an opportunity to connect with mentors who are licensed home inspectors and members of this association. After you complete 25 directly supervised inspections, your next 100 inspections will need to be indirectly supervised where your supervisor will review a copy of your reports for you.
A home inspector in MA can earn over $400 per inspection when running their own home inspection business.
The chart above shows your earning potential as a home inspector, based on how many inspections you perform each week.
Earn Your Massachusetts Home Inspector License Now
After following the steps above, you are able to be issued your initial Massachusetts home inspector license and can begin performing inspections for an existing home inspection company. If you prefer to start your own home inspection business you will be prepared to do that, too — you just need to have experience totaling 100 inspections prior to that.
Available Home Inspector License Training Options in Massachusetts
There is certainly no shortage of options for those interested in pursuing this career in the Bay State. At ICA, we’re eager to show you how to become a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts. We offer multiple classroom training sessions across the state each month, so there’s never a bad time to get started.
In addition to our in-person learning opportunities, we also feature helpful resources on our website. Our convenient Bonus Courses allow all ICA School students to learn additional skills in their spare time from the comfort of their own homes. No matter your professional goals, we can help you learn industry best practices to ensure a passing score on the National Home Inspectors Exam.
Our ICA Live class meets the MA home inspector license requirement of 75 hours.
The Importance of Education for Massachusetts Home Inspectors
Because industry best practices are constantly evolving, Massachusetts home inspectors have a responsibility to keep learning even after they’ve become certified. Thankfully, ICA School makes it easy to stay on top of changes. By keeping abreast of the latest techniques and tools, professional home inspectors can grow their skills and their business. Home buyers want to work with detail-oriented, knowledgeable professionals.
We’re passionate about preparing our students for a lifetime of learning and growing as professional property inspectors. While you can certainly use our tools to earn your Massachusetts home inspector license, you can also revisit our material anytime you might need. It’s just one of the many perks of becoming an ICA student. Other benefits include:
Training for roof inspection jobs conducted via drone
Accessible instructors who are ready to answer your questions about home inspection best practices
Tips for Successfully Completing Massachusetts Home Inspector License Training
Learning how to become a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts often boils down to finding the right training program. Not all courses are created equal, and students may struggle with the material if it’s not presented in the right light. ICA School teachers are masters at conveying information in a helpful manner. With years of hands-on field experience under their belts, our teachers can help aspiring home inspectors train for any challenge imaginable.
Of course, effective study strategies can also make a big difference on your journey to becoming a home inspector in Massachusetts. After completing a day of classroom training, it’s a good idea to look over your notes and highlight any questions you have about the material. Allow your curiosity to drive your training efforts. By getting curious about the systems that make up the average home, you’ll naturally pick up the skills and techniques necessary for success in the field.
ICA School’s Massachusetts home inspector course is easy to digest – you don’t need any experience to find success in the class.
Next Steps After Completing Massachusetts Home Inspector License Training
Upon meeting the Massachusetts home inspector license requirements, you may be curious about what comes next. Many ICA graduates opt to find positions with existing home inspection companies. Others strike out on their own and work for themselves. There are pros and cons associated with either route, but whatever you decide, our support team has the resources to inform you of the next steps. We can guide you through marketing best practices for your home inspection business, train you on additional home inspection tasks to help expand your repertoire, and guide you through the process of getting hired. Call 888-374-4096 now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in home inspection!
Questions about Massachusetts home inspector license requirements?
Need more information or still have questions about ICA’s Massachusetts home inspector training? Browse through the FAQs below, or call us at 888-374-4096. We’re here to help you get started on your way to an exciting and rewarding new career as a home inspector in Massachusetts.
As stated above, once you complete our 8 day (75 hour) home inspection classroom training course you are ICA Certified and have fulfilled the home inspection training requirements for Massachusetts. You also will need to take the National Home Inspectors Exam, for which we prepare you. After that you will complete 25 directly supervised inspections with a Massachusetts licensed home inspector. You can then inspect homes on your own. Your next 100 inspections will need to be indirectly supervised where your supervisor will review a copy of your reports for you.
The average inspection fee for a 2,000 square foot home inspection in Massachusetts is $420. The amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on age and square footage of the home. Our course will teach you how to structure your home inspection fees.
Yes. We work very closely with InterNACHI. In fact all graduates of our Massachusetts home inspector course receive a free one month membership to InterNACHI.
Yes. We work closely with the American Society of Home Inspectors. In fact, we are Gold Level members with ASHI. The training in our online course teaches the ASHI Standards in detail.
Yes. We’ll email your home inspection certification upon completion of our 75-hour Massachusetts home inspection classroom course. We also mail out a wallet-sized, laminated copy of your credentials.
We have an arrangement with www.homeinspectionform.com wherein graduates of our Massachusetts home inspection course receive a free copy of their Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection reporting software. That is the report that most of our graduates start with since it is so easy to use. Normally selling for $400, the Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection reporting software can be printed and filled out by hand or filled out on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can even put in photos easily. Report Form Pro Nitro is the number one home inspection reporting software program for home inspectors in Massachusetts.
No. There is no time limit on our Massachusetts home inspection course, so for example if you needed to take 4 days in one class session and then 4 more days next session to get all 8 days of home inspection training completed that is no problem.
Yes. We provide you with a list of tools needed. The total cost of tools comes out to a little under $200, including the non-invasive moisture meter, combustible gas detector, etc.
We provide resources that will help get your business up and running. Our membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection, contains everything you need to start and grow your business, including live webinars, business templates, downloadable PDFs, and more.
The NHIE in Massachusetts can be taken in Auburn, Boston, Charlestown, Fall River, Lawrence, Pittsfield, West Springfield, Townsend, and West Boylston.
Actually, the way it works is once you complete our course and pass the Massachusetts exam, you will send the board a copy of your certification from us along with your score sheet from the Massachusetts exam. Then you will be issued your Massachusetts home inspection license.
No, in Massachusetts you must complete our 8 day classroom training course to become a licensed home inspector and start your home inspection business in Massachusetts.
We have full support for all students and graduates, both during and after the course. Even if you have questions when you are out in the field performing a home inspection, we can assist via email, text, or phone.
No. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful Massachusetts home inspectors. A contractor background can be helpful but it is not necessary or mandatory to become a home inspector in Massachusetts.
Enroll with ICA Today!
It doesn’t matter whether you want to become a home inspector in Boston, Quincy, Natick, or Worcester; our home inspection classroom course will fulfill the Massachusetts home inspection licensing requirements. What are you waiting for? Enroll now and begin your new career as a home inspector in Massachusetts!
