Massachusetts Requirements. Home Inspection and Real Estate Education Courses.

Requirements for becoming a home inspector in the state of Massachusetts

*Yearly income estimation determined from ZipRecruiter and updated as of February, 2025.

Continuing Education Information for the state of Massachusetts

12 hours of Continuing Education are required every 2 years to keep your license up to date in the state of Massachusetts. Click the link below to find a Continuing Education provider.

Additional information for becoming a Home Inspector in Massachusetts

To become a licensed home inspector in Connecticut, you must complete the following steps:
  1. Applicant must possess either a High School Diploma or GED.
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  3. Applicant must complete 75 hours of classroom training to become approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors.
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  5. Applicant must complete 25 directly supervised inspections with a Massachusetts licensed home inspector.
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  7. Applicant must take and pass the National Home Inspectors Exam.
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  9. Applicant must possess Errors and Omissions insurance with a minimum amount of $250,000.
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  11. Applicant must submit their application with the applicable application fee:
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    • Associate Inspector Application Fee: $225
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    • Inspector Application Fee: $338
To learn more, select the following link to be redirect to the instructions to apply for a home inspection license in the state of Massachusetts:
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