All About ASHI
An overview of the American Society of Home Inspectors

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.
As the oldest and most respected organization of its kind, ASHI sets the standard for ethical practices and professional development. By joining ASHI, you align yourself with the industry’s highest standards, ensuring your skills and knowledge remain cutting-edge. This affiliation not only enhances your credibility but also assures your clients that they are receiving the highest quality service. Additionally, ASHI’s rigorous certification process and adherence to a strict Code of Ethics mean your membership is a mark of distinction recognized and respected by both clients and peers.
ASHI offers its members unparalleled resources to advance their careers. ASHI training is available to inspectors at all knowledge and experience levels and includes resources about all major home systems. Members also benefit from a vast network of experienced professionals, providing a community for mentorship and knowledge sharing.
ASHI Home Inspectors are:
Experts You Can Trust
ASHI home inspectors are highly trained and certified to provide the most thorough inspections, ensuring you have all the information you need about your potential new home.
Committed to Excellence
ASHI home inspectors adhere to the highest standards in the industry, offering thorough and reliable reports that help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Unmatched in Professionalism
ASHI home inspectors follow a strict code of ethics, guaranteeing honest and objective evaluations, free from conflicts of interest.
Highly Trained and Experienced
All ASHI home inspectors participate in a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education per year, have passed ASHI’s Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics exams, and hold all required state licenses.
The ASHI Governance Model
and how this impacts and benefits members
ASHI stands out as an association because it is led by its members, for its members. Pulling leaders from within the membership allows ASHI leadership to fully understand the concerns and wishes of the members they will be representing.
ASHI Members wishing to help shape ASHI’s future and the home inspection industry can find many opportunities to lead within the association.
Some of the endeavors and opportunities that the leadership of ASHI undertakes include:
- Represent ASHI and its membership on a national level.
- Contribute to ASHI’s mission and execute its vision.
- Receive recognition for your involvement and support.
- Build and strengthen relationships.
- Network with individuals across the real estate industry.
- Enhance your leadership skills.
- Learn from fellow leaders within the industry.
- Share your ideas and expertise.
- Give back to your profession.
Lead to Succeed
ASHI leaders are expected to hold open and insightful discussions with their peers about the home inspection industry and ASHI’s role within the profession.
Leadership works in conjunction with the other moving forces within ASHI to implement new initiatives and uphold the organization’s policies. Through these collaborative efforts, ASHI remains a resounding voice for the profession.
For all leadership positions, ASHI searches for individuals who exhibit the following attributes and actions:
- Act with the utmost integrity on behalf of the organization’s best interests.
- Committed to the mission and values of the organization.
- Treats other leaders and staff professionals with respect.
- Takes advantage of opportunities to become more educated about the organization and its environment.
- Avoids conflicts of interest.
- Acts on behalf of the broad mission and long-term interests of the organization, not on the interests of a single constituency.
Note: Time commitments and specific responsibilities vary depending on the leadership role.
The ASHI Foundation
The ASHI Foundation’s goal is to have a positive impact on the communities we serve. By teaming up with local and national charitable organizations, the foundation hopes to maximize the amount of service and aid it can provide as inspection professionals. One of the many ways ASHI members can accomplish this goal is by supporting a local charity in the host city of our national conference, InspectionWorld, every year. homeinspector.org/Education/InspectionWorld
InspectPAC
InspectPAC is the voluntary, non-partisan PAC of ASHI. It is the only federal PAC that directly represents the interest of the home inspection profession in our nation’s political system. InspectPAC was established in December 2002 by a vote of the ASHI Board of Directors.
InspectPAC raises money to help elect and re-elect candidates to Congress who understand the home inspection profession and who are supportive of our profession. InspectPAC encourages participation in the political process by pooling financial resources to help elect qualified federal candidates whose views and voting records reflect the interests of ASHI and its members. InspectPAC membership promotes responsibility in government and encourages participation of the ASHI membership in the political and elective process.
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ASHI offers its members unparalleled resources to advance their careers. ASHI offers training for inspectors at all levels of knowledge and experience, including resources about all major home systems. Members benefit from a vast network of experienced professionals, providing a community for mentorship and knowledge sharing..
In this Issue
Welcome to the special member benefits edition of the ASHI Reporter!
An Umbrella for a Rainy Day
Committees to Make a Difference
How to Level Up
Top 10 Reasons Home Inspectors Love ASHI
Membership Benefits
Getting Involved
Resources List
Understanding Certification
ASHI EDGE
THE ASHI SCHOOL
ASHI Events
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