It is a very straightforward process to become a licensed home inspector in Oregon. Oregon operates on an “experience points” system. You must have or obtain 20 experience points. In the past, only 10 of those points could come from education. However, due to recent rule changes, all 20 points can come from education. Here is the good news. Inspection Certification Associates is fully approved by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB), so our course will get you all twenty points!
Once you complete our course to receive your 20 points, you just need to take and pass the National Home Inspector Exam. Our course fully prepares you for that exam. The Oregon CCB used to have their own state home inspection exam for new home inspectors, but in late 2015, they switched to requiring the National Home Inspector Exam instead.
Steps to become a home inspector in Oregon:
- Register for the ICA Real Estate Inspection Certification Program. This course will provide you with 20 points. Upon completion of the online home inspection training course, you will be an ICA Certified Home Inspector and we will issue you a certification number, which you can use on your business cards and home inspection reports.
- Take and pass the National Home Inspector Exam for Oregon.
- Start your own home inspection business or go to work for an existing home inspection company!
Got more questions? Read on for more information about Oregon home inspection courses.
How do I become a home inspector in Oregon?
Once you complete our online home inspection course, you become a certified home inspector and earn your 20 education points for the Oregon license. Upon completion of the course, we mail out your home inspection certification and issue you your certification number. That number is what you’ll want to put on your business cards and home inspection reports. In addition to your 20 experience points, you also will need to take the National home inspectors exam, for which we prepare you.
How much money do home inspectors make?
The average salary for a home inspector in Oregon is approximately $74,000 per year.
How much does a home inspection pay?
The average fee for a home inspection in Oregon is $400, although the amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on age and square footage of the home. We cover that all during the course.
Is your training recognized by ASHI?
Yes. We work closely with the American Society of Home Inspectors. In fact, we train you specifically to the ASHI standards of practice and our training is certified Gold by ASHI.
Is your training recognized by NAHI?
In 2016 NAHI merged with ASHI, so NAHI no longer exists actually.
Do you mail me a certification?
Yes. We mail out your home inspection certification to you upon completion of our online home inspection course.
What should I use for my inspection report when I perform a home inspection?
We have an arrangement with www.homeinspectionform.com wherein our graduates receive a free copy of their Report Form Pro 2 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 2 home inspection report can be printed and filled out by hand or filled out on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can even put in photos easily. They also have a mobile app version of their home inspection report that can be used on an Android or Apple mobile device. At the end of the day, all that matters is that you have a home inspection report form that you’re comfortable with, and these are both good home inspection report options.
Is there a time limit for the online home inspection course for Oregon?
No. There is no time limit on our course, so you can take as much time as you would like to complete it.
Does this online home inspection course certify me in mold inspection and radon inspection?
Yes, we include our mold and radon certification courses free of charge to students who enroll in our online home inspection course for Oregon.
Do you provide a list of tools that I need for performing a home inspection?
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.
What about marketing materials?
We suggest using www.vistaprint.com for your business cards, brochures, and company website if you set one up. They are very affordable and even have templates specific to home inspection businesses.
Do you offer my state test?
No schools are allowed to give the home inspection exam in Oregon. That test is given by a third-party testing company.
Do you send my certificate to the Oregon CCB?
Actually, the way it works is once you complete our course and pass the Oregon exam, you will send the board a copy of your certification from us showing that you have achieved your 20 points and your score sheet from the Oregon exam. Then you will be issued your home inspection license.
Can I start my own home inspection business after taking your online course?
Yes. In fact, the majority of our graduates will start their own successful home inspection business after completing our course. We also train you on the whole marketing and business start-up side of things.
What if I have questions during the online home inspection course?
We have full support for all students and graduates, both during and after the course. Even if you have questions when you are on a home inspection, we can assist via phone, text, or email.
Do I need to be a contractor to be a home inspector?
No. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful home inspectors. Even though a construction background can be beneficial, it is by no means necessary in order to become a home inspector in Oregon or any other state.
It doesn’t matter whether you want to become a home inspector in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford or Corvallis; our online home inspection course can be completed from anywhere. What are you waiting for? Enroll now and begin your career as a home inspector in Oregon!
