Welcome to the special member benefits edition of the ASHI Reporter!

We’ve chosen to dedicate this issue of the ASHI Reporter to serving as your ASHI Membership Guide—to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your ASHI membership.

An Umbrella for a Rainy Day

Inspectors frequently get blamed for defects they didn’t and couldn’t identify, either due to concealment, inaccessibility, or other barriers. So what’s an ASHI inspector to do? One option is to turn to InspectorPro Insurance with the ASHI Advantage.

All About ASHI

Joining the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) is more than becoming a member of a prestigious organization; it’s a commitment to excellence and professionalism in the home inspection industry.

Committees to Make a Difference

Volunteer on one of our committees to enrich your ASHI membership experience. Engage with colleagues while offering thought leadership as we continuously seek to improve our community of professionals.

How to Level Up

All home inspectors joining ASHI, regardless of experience, begin at the Associate Member level. Members can move up to higher levels at their own pace. Here we outline the requirements 
and benefits of each level of membership.

Top 10 Reasons Home Inspectors Love ASHI

Membership Benefits

Getting Involved

Resources List

Understanding Certification

The ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI) credential is a distinguished designation awarded by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) to professionals who meet rigorous standards of competence, experience, and ethics.

ASHI EDGE

ASHI Edge is ASHI’s online education platform. It provides home inspectors with access to courses aimed at enhancing their knowledge, skills, and professional development.

THE ASHI SCHOOL

The ASHI School offers several specialty classes that are ideal for inspectors looking to expand their services or dive deeper into niche areas of property inspection. All classes are approved for ASHI CE credits.

ASHI Events

Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation

Without advanced training, most inspectors are not qualified to fully evaluate or quantify a home’s energy performance. However, even a visual inspection can reveal significant energy-related issues—especially when older homes have undergone retrofitting.

My First Inspection: 1968

My first inspection was almost my last inspection.

Postcards from the Field

To submit your postcard, please send your name, city, state, high-resolution photos, headings and captions to: postcards@ashi.org

Ladder Safety for Home Inspectors

Ladder safety is, or should be, a critical concern for home inspectors, given the nature of our work.

ASHI Foundation News

ASHI President Mark Goodman and I had the privilege of representing the ASHI Foundation at the ASHI New England IW On the Road event held at the MGM Grand Casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, in September.

A Home Inspector’s Education and Training

Home inspector continuing education goes far beyond licensing. A home inspector’s education can impact how you do your job, how clients and agents perceive you, and sometimes your insurance coverage. We asked your peers why the learning curve matters and where new inspectors can seek opportunities.

Postcards from the Field

To submit your postcard, please send your name, city, state, high-resolution photos, headings and captions to: postcards@ashi.org