For many years there have been legislative attempts to license Property Inspectors.  While they have failed for many reasons, CAR has always been opposed to tying the standards to their own governing body and attempts to limit liability. C.A.R. is taking active steps to implement a statewide private vetting service that will give members a choice of qualified home inspectors of the utmost quality, that have met our standards. This program includes background checks, minimum liability insurance, education, and identified vendors that are using best practices in the home inspection field.

With home inspection practice moving towards inspections when no other individuals are present, identifying inspectors with a clear background and who follow best practices is becoming increasingly relevant. 

In addition, finding home inspectors that maintain liability insurance and are highly educated and trained is necessary to assure the public that they have a qualified home inspector.

The California Association of REALTORS® now has a list of Certified Home Inspectors for our REALTOR® members.  Participants in the C.A.R. Certified Home Inspector program will have passed a background check and will have met the minimum E&O and Liability insurance requirement (minimum requirement of $100,000 policy). In addition, participants in this program will have met certain levels of training or education from a State or National trade Association such as CREIA, ASHI and InterNACHI or provide proof of 120 hours of completed education from a reputable home inspection education service. See our directory of C.A.R. Certified Home Inspectors below. 

Interested in becoming a C.A.R. Certified Home Inspector?

To participate in this program, a Home Inspector must complete the following requirements  and pay applicable fees  

• Click below on the "Apply Now" link
• Complete your background check (Criminal, Civil, etc.) (Fees Apply)
• Once background check is passed, complete the registration via the link that will be sent to your email
• Complete the registration, upload proof of liability and E&O insurance, and education background (Fees Apply)  
• Once approved, you will be added to our directory and receive the C.A.R. Certified Home Inspector Badge, along with any other educational badges you may receive so you can show the public and REALTORS® that you have been certified by C.A.R.

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RealCare Insurance now offers E&O insurance with all the policy features home inspectors need, and if you are a C.A.R. Certified Home Inspector, your deductible is waived and you are eligible for a Risk Management Premium credit!* You can rely on RealCare to help you get the coverage you need at a price you can afford.  

*Higher limits may be purchased on Pool/Spa and Septic/Water Inspections
*Deductible waived for those who qualify

RealCare Insurance Click Here for a list of policy features offered by 

Home Inspector E&O | RealCare Insurance (realcarecar.com)

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C.A.R. Home Inspector Certification Application 

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After all requirements have been met, Home Inspectors will be awarded a certificate and badge for marketing purposes. These will be sent to the email attached to their profile. Once certified, Home Inspectors may add the certification logo to business cards, websites, email signatures, blogs, promotional materials, and more.

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If you are a REALTOR® and would like to refer a Home Inspector, Click below on the "Refer Now" link.

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For more information about our Home Inspector Certification Program, contact Edward Charboneau at [email protected]

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