Search Engine: Find the Best NJ Home Inspector. When choosing professionals, you do your research (why you are probably on this site now). When looking for the best NJ Home Inspector to hire for your potential new home, you may have seen the logos or words Certified Master Inspector or Certified Professional Inspector.
Let me break that down for you some so you can hire the best inspector!
How do You Become a Certified MASTER Inspector?
A Certified MASTER Inspector, which Jason (owner) of JLC Home Inspections is, has the following requirements:
*There is a minimum requirement for experience in the industry. You need to have a minimum of 3 years in the home inspection business as a licensed NJ home inspector.
*You must have completed 1,000 fee paid inspections and / or educational hours.
*You must abide by a code of ethics and undergo criminal background checks.
*After your application is approved, you are then Certified by the Master Inspector Certification Board.
How do you become a Certified Professional Inspector?
A Certified Professional Inspector, has the following requirements…
*You must be a member of Internachi, as they are who issues the certification. Internachi is is the world’s leading association for home inspectors and both Jason is a longstanding members.
*They have an exam for you to take and pass through Internachi.
*You must submit 4 inspection reports to them for review. (They do not need to be from actual fee paid inspections)
*After your application is approved, you are then Certified by Internachi.
So what is the Main Difference in the Certified Master Inspector vs Certified Professional Inspector Badge?
The experience factor!! Although both are accomplishments, there is no live experience requirement for the Certified Professional Inspector certification. This is advertised routinely with inspectors who are new to the game- and again- congratulations, it’s a hard licensing process here in NJ and any extra steps you take to stand out, become educated and work should be recognized.
However, to become a Certified Master Inspector, to achieve those 1,000 inspections in 3 years, that means you have to be working and performing over 300 inspections per year. That means you’ve inspected over 1,000 types of homes, dealt with 1,000 sets of clients, agents and sellers, produced over 1,000 reports and are eager to do more and further your career!
We are proud to say that Jason Christopher, owner and full time inspector is a Certified Master Inspector and can proudly display the badge.
Just like when you were interviewing agents to help you in your home buying purchase, you checked out their past sales history, their awards, their brand, their representation, you should do the same when hiring a home inspector or other professionals.
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