About HIF

Professional Designations

Distinguish Yourself and Your Business through HIF

The real estate industry has a growing need for qualified home inspectors. Many people without proper training, certification or guidelines are being asked to perform home inspections -but not all real estate professionals know what constitutes a quality inspection. Buyers use home inspectors to evaluate the condition of the home and sellers use home inspectors to avoid liability, while lenders require a home inspection before approving a loan.

It is important, therefore, that every home inspector be certified. And the Housing Inspection Foundation (HIF) -through education and its own certified home inspector exam -provides the most convenient and professional route. Certification is the expedient way to gain the experience, qualifications and confidence demanded of today's home inspector.

HIF offers the following professional certifications to qualified members. Applicants must have experience in the home inspection field or relevant education. Submit your application today and become a recognized professional within our industry.

RHI - Registered Home Inspector 
A primary objective of HIF is to provide a network through which its members may establish reliable contacts throughout the country. As an RHI, your contact information will go into our national database -allowing potential clients access to your information. 

CHI - Certified Home Inspector 
HIF avails this designation to all home inspectors who wish to become certified. Many states, cities, counties and government ordinances, as well as many lending institutions, require that a home inspector be certified. Additionally, as more states enact home inspection regulations, inspector certification is critical to meeting both current and future state requirements. 

CHC - Certified Housing Consultant 
This designation enables the home inspector to advise clients on all matters pertaining to home inspections.