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Michael’s Background as a Home Inspector
Michael is a Certified Professional Inspector® trained by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). InterNACHI is the world’s largest nonprofit association of residential and commercial property inspectors, which provides education, training, certification, benefits, and support to its members. To maintain his membership in good standing, Michael is required to do the following:
- Pass an inspector exam.
- Follow InterNACHI’s comprehensive standards of practice and strict code of ethics.
- Take accredited continuing education courses annually.
He has acquired extensive home inspector training through InterNACHI’s continuing education curriculum, which includes live classroom, online, and video training courses. These courses are written by experts in their field and have received more than 1,400 accreditations from various state and governmental agencies across North America.
Michael also took inspection courses on the interior and exterior of the home as an additional certification requirement. These courses discuss the usual areas of concern for home buyers, including the foundation, heating and cooling systems, roof, plumbing, and electrical systems. His complete list of required InterNACHI courses for initial certification is as follows:
- 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know
- Safe Practices for the Home Inspector
- Structural Issues for Home Inspectors
- Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors
- How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections
- How to Perform Roof Inspections
- How to Perform Deck Inspections
- How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion
- How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys
- How to Inspect HVAC Systems
- How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, and Interior
- How to Inspect the Exterior
Michael’s Certifications
