ASHI Certified Inspector

Greg Wayman, is a Certified Member of ASHI, The American Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.which is the oldest, most renowned & prestigious home inspector organization in the U.S. By providing education from the field, monthly Chapter meetings throughout the country, regional seminars, and annual conferences, ASHI is continually providing the opportunity for all of its membership to rise to the top of their profession and be the best inspectors in the industry. Through promoting excellence and professionalism in the Home Inspection industry, ASHI now has over 6,000 members in all 50 U.S. states and Canada.

What it takes to become ASHI Certified

To become ASHI Certified, the inspector must prove that s/he is proficient and knowledgeable in the home inspection field. Each inspector must pass a comprehensive national exam that was designed according to AERA, APA, NCME Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (not an open book on-line quiz like interNACHI), have completed over 250 fee-paid inspections, and maintain a minimum of 20 CEU’s of education per year. Once the inspector has attained the Certified designation, s/he must continue to conduct each inspection according to the strict ASHI Standards of Practice. They must also conduct themselves in a professional manner by adhering to the ASHI Code of Ethics, which prohibits the inspector from having any financial interest in the sale of the property. Each ASHI inspector is also encouraged to carry adequate Errors & Omissions and General Liability insurance.

Reputable Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, and Banking Institutions highly recommend that Home Buyers hire a professional home inspector to report the current conditions of the home on all home transactions regardless if it’s a new or existing property. These real estate professionals recognize the high level of professionalism ASHI Certified inspectors provide.

Nebraska and Iowa do not licensed Home Inspectors

Being a Home Inspector in Nebraska and Iowa does not require any training, licensing, or certification. Anyone with business cards claiming they are a home inspector can be. In the Omaha Metro, there are over 100 individuals claiming to be home inspectors. Of those, there are only approximately 30 that are truly certified by a nationally recognized institution such as ASHI.

Greg Wayman is ASHI Certified with over 1,800 whole house inspections under his belt. He's been a full-time home inspector for 7 years.