ONLINE COURSES

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Our self-paced, online home inspector class follows a step-by-step process to make it easy for you to obtain the vital knowledge to become a licensed home inspector and start your inspector business.

This convenient course addresses the entire home inspection process using instructor presentations, GoPro video footage of actual inspections, and other supportive materials with access to materials for 12 months and access to AHIT instructors for life.

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80-HOUR CLASSROOM COURSES

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In Massachusetts, you will need to obtain your home inspection license through the Board of Registration of Home Inspectors. The first step to get your license is to complete 80 hours of classroom training. AHIT offers a 9-day course in several locations to meet this requirement. When you register for our training, you will immediately get access to our online training and receive physical books to help prepare you for your live class.

During the class you will also perform five inspections through real local homes. These practice inspections give you the opportunity to fill out your own reports, and gain real-life experience from industry experts. Our instructors have been in the industry for years and have done thousands of inspections, so there’s no better way to learn!

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ALL LIVE & ONLINE COURSES INCLUDE

NHIE Exam Prep Books

Helpful resources prepare you for the National Home Inspector Exam (in required states). Two books from the exam creator include topics and technical questions.

Business Booster

Robust training to establish and market your business plus AHIT’s Marketing & Operating a Profitable Home Inspection Business.

InstructPlus Instructor Support

Get unlimited lifetime instructor support with courses, licensing exam prep, in-field inspections, business questions and more!

Home Inspection Reference Guide

A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, a popular reference tool for both beginner and experienced inspectors.

Unlimited Customer Support

Lifetime access to AHIT’s customer support team for all student or technical questions.

Massachusetts Home Inspector License Requirements

Requirements to Become a Massachusetts Home Inspector

Massachusetts’s home inspector registration is two-tiered:  Associate Home Inspector and Home Inspector.  Inspectors must first apply as an Associate Home Inspector prior to completing the requirements to become a Home Inspector.

  • Massachusetts home inspection education hours: 75 hours (associate inspector)
  • Inspections: 25 home inspections in the presence of a licensed home inspector (associate inspector)/100 direct or indirect inspections (inspector)
  • Exam Required: NHIE (associate inspector)
  • Application Fee: $225 (associate inspector)/$338 (inspector)
  • Insurance Requirements: E&O for a minimum of $250,000
  • Other:
    • Passport sized photo taken within one year is required
    • Engaged as an Associate Home Inspector for not less than one year (inspector)
    • Completion of 12 CE hours (inspector)
  • Notarized application and a background check is required. Fingerprints are not required. No minimum age requirement.
  • High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Every two years

Massachusetts Home Inspector Continuing Education Requirements

  • 12 hours by May 31 biennially, even years

Massachusetts State Licensing Board

CALL 877-204-0696

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to speak with a Massachusetts enrollment advisor.

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Customer Testimonials

  • R. Smith

    Coming into class I inspected 5,000 to 7,000 houses as an insurance adjuster and real estate appraiser. The past week’s education and textbooks has doubled or tripled my knowledge. The marketing session will make it happen!

  • B. Kraft

    Thank you for the continued support. It is nice to know I can count on you all when I need my questions answered.

  • B. Hardy

    Thank you for an outstanding week of professional training. I can’t imagine anyone ever thinking of going into this business without attending your school.