The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) is the leading non-profit professional association for independent home inspectors in the United States. Since its formation in 1976, ASHI has played a key role in working with the HUD and state licensing boards to establish an effective Standards of Practice and honorable Code of Ethics that all Real Estate Inspectors should follow. ASHI has the most rigorous membership standards of any other Home Inspection Organization in the United States. Their members must pass two difficult examinations, perform no less then 250 fee-paid inspections, submit reports for verification and provide evidence of continued education on a regular basis.
The Standards of Practice is a performance guideline for Real Estate Inspectors that is universally recognized and accepted by professional and government authorities alike. The Code of Ethics prohibits members from engaging in any conflict of interest activities which might compromise their objectivity. This is the consumer's assurance that the Inspector will not, for example, use the inspection to solicit repair work. In order to assist home inspectors in furthering their education, ASHI sponsors a number of technical seminars and workshops throughout the year. ASHI also serves as a public interest group by providing accurate and helpful consumer information to homebuyers.