Best-in-Class New York Home Inspection Training
American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) offers industry-leading live and interactive online home inspection training in your state, so no matter how you like to learn, we have your solution
ONLINE COURSES
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.
LIVE CLASSES
In the state of New York, you will need to obtain a home inspection license through the New York Division of Licensing Services. The first step in obtaining this license is to complete 100 Hours of Classroom training. AHIT offers the most efficient way to complete this requirement with a 12-day classroom course taught by experienced, licensed instructors who will teach you start of finish how to follow the Standards of Practice for an inspection, using real-life examples from their experience.
In addition to your classroom training, New York also requires that you complete 40 Hours of Field Training. AHIT offers field training over a 5-day session, that will consist of eight supervised inspections in local homes. You will have the opportunity to practice filling out your own reports, while learning proper report writing techniques and the overall process to perform a home inspection, start to finish.
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Training & Career Guide
All Live & Online Courses Include:
NHIE Exam Books: Two books from the creator of the exam that you’ll need to take to become a home inspector (in required states). These will prepare you for exam topics and technical questions found in the National Home Inspector Exam.
Business Booster Training: Robust training to establish and market your business plus AHIT’s Marketing & Operating a Profitable Home Inspection Business guide.
InstructPlus Instructor Support: Unlimited 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: access to AHIT’s customer support team for all student or technical questions
FREE Report Software: Full access – Home Inspector Pro Software FREE extended trial subscription. Top-rated by home inspectors for 17+ years.
New York Home Inspector License Requirements
Requirements to Become a New York Home Inspector
- New York home inspection education hours: 140 hours
- Inspections: 40 hours field (included in 140 hours)
- Exam Required: NHIE or New York State Home Inspector License Examination
- Application Fee: $250 (other fees may apply)
- Insurance Requirements: General liability for a minimum of $150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate
- Notarized application, background check, and fingerprints are not required
- No minimum age requirement
- High School Diploma or GED is required
Home Inspection License Expiration: 12/31 every two years
New York Home Inspector Continuing Education Requirements
- 24 hours every two years
New York State Licensing Board
- New York Division of Licensing Services establishes the New York Home Inspector License