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Montana Home Inspector License Requirements
Registration is required to become a home inspector in Montana, and PHII home inspector certification provides an advantage. Montana allows 100% of home inspection courses to be taken online, so you are not required to travel to attend a class. Montana home inspectors must also meet the qualifications below and apply for registration. Follow the steps below to become a legally-compliant certified Montana home inspector.
Montana Training Packages
State Certification, Software & Tools
Montana Professional $499
Generate More Inspection Revenue
Montana Preferred $699
Business Expansion & Knowledge
Montana Premium $899
Pinnacle Package 
Business Expansion & Diversification
Montana Pinnacle $2,899
Montana Rules & Regulations
A Home Inspector, whether as an individual, partnership, corporation, or manager-managed or member-managed limited liability company, shall register with the Department by completing an application, paying the $80 application fee, and shall document that each person working under the registration as a home inspector:- Has successfully completed 40 hours of comprehensive home inspection instruction or has passed a Department approved national examination. (PHII is fully approved by Montana)
- Is a member of a national home inspector association. (PHII provides a 1-year association membership)
- Is covered by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance, and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance.
- Is covered under a workers compensation policy or has an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspection.
Upon renewing an existing registration, a home inspector must document that each home inspector covered by the registration:
- Has completed 40 hours of continuing education over the prior 2 years.
- Is a member of a national home inspector association.
- Is covered by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance, and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance.
- Is covered under a workers compensation policy or has an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspector or home inspection.
Additional Steps to Advance Your Montana Home Inspection Career
1) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). PHII's training fully prepares you. Passing the NHIE will help you stand out as a trusted industry expert in Montana. The NHIE is a challenging 200-question proctored exam that is required by some states. Veterans are eligible for reimbursement through the GI Bill.
2) Join a Multi-Inspector Company in Montana to gain experience, or start your own business. Established home inspection companies in Montana are always looking for new home inspectors to work for them. Businesses provide benefits, professional insurance and home inspection scheduling.
3) Register Your Own Business in Montana and obtain general liability insurance and/or errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Home inspector insurance policies are affordable and will protect you against career-ending lawsuits. Build your own home inspection business in Montana and enjoy the success that follows!
Realtors, Lenders, home buyers and home owners want to make sure a home inspector has been properly trained and certified. PHII will give you a nationally recognized home inspector certification and the credentials you need to become a successful home inspector in Montana.
Note: As the industry grows, many states are enacting or changing legislation requiring training, supervised inspections and examinations for home inspectors. PHII students have had great success passing state and national exams, and you also receive FREE continuing education credits with your enrollment! Please check the website periodically for updates about current licensing laws or call toll free (800) 983-6322
PHII's Montana home inspection certification is approved by real estate and building commissions, and major insurance providers. PHII is also affiliated will major professional associations including ASHI, AHI, CREIA, and FABI. The home inspector certification material for Montana is aligned with national standards of practice for home inspectors and is updated regularly. We teach Montana students the key information that they must inspect for and include in the home inspection report.
Every lesson is concise and written in clear language that is easy to understand. Our interactive Montana home inspection certification course is designed in-house by experienced and qualified home instructors who understand the trade and how to teach it. PHII offers the most complete, self-paced Montana home inspection training on the market today. You receive instant online access and have an option to receive course materials that are shipped to you. Our course management system is unmatched in features and interactive technology.
You can access the Montana home inspection training on wi-fi devices including tablets and smart phones, and the course can be completed in as little as 1-2 weeks. Unlike other online courses, there is no time limit, so you can take as much time as you need. Become a Montana home inspector at whatever pace you set, quickly or over time. Your home inspector certification course never expires!
State Board:
Montana Dept. of Labor and Industry
Approved: Yes
Training Provider:
Professional Home Inspection Institute
1533 NW 2nd St, Madison, SD 57042
http://www.homeinspectioninstitute.com
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Montana Home Inspector Course Details
Home Inspector Certification Course Length: 90-Hours
Includes: $399 Report Software, $395 Bonus Courses, $149 Business Website, $289 AHI Membership. $1,200+ Added Value!
PHII's online home inspection course for Montana delivers all of the advantages of our classroom training course for a fraction of the cost. We use a proven interactive learning solution with lesson pre-tests and post-tests, flash cards, audio instruction, video, and feedback along with the human support element that is so critical to success. Our Montana home inspection training course is self-paced, but you are never alone.
As you go through the course, you will master the learning objectives for each lesson that correspond to a national standard of practice for home inspection that applies to Montana home inspectors. No previous experience is required to understand the components and systems of a home and learn how to visually inspect them. You can take as long as you need, however those with experience in the building trades will generally finish faster.
As you complete each lesson, you will use interactive flash cards and take practice quizzes that will test your knowledge, generate instant feedback and provide opportunities to correct mistakes, re-learn information and re-test. Our system keeps track of your progress, so you can take a break at any time and the course will return to where you left off. You can perform the hands-on field activities on your own home or any residential home in Montana to test your knowledge in a real world setting.
If you are thinking about a career change, consider PHII's Montana online home inspection training course and earn your Montana professional home inspector certification in your spare time using any mobile device. PHII provides everything you need to learn how to become a home inspector in Montana at the best tuition price in the industry and with your satisfaction guaranteed.
Included in PHII's Montana Home Inspector Certification
Each home inspection lesson starts by listing the objectives you will learn, followed by a short practice quiz to check your prior knowledge, the lesson content, a review and a quiz. Below are the subjects that you will master for each lesson of the Montana home inspection certification course. All course objectives are aligned with national standards of practice for home inspectors. After passing PHII's home inspection exam and meeting any other state requirements, you will be well-qualified to perform residential home inspections in Montana
Introduction to Home Inspection Terminology -Overview of the common language used throughout the home inspection industry by licensed home inspectors
Limits and Exclusions for Home Inspection - Pre-inspection agreements and liability during a home inspection, understanding home inspector responsibilities
Site, Grounds and Grading - Components outside the home including paving, vegetation, ground slope and drainage, decks, steps and porches that apply to a home inspection
Exterior and Structure - Foundation, chimneys, trim and siding, doors and windows, eaves, soffits, and down spouts
Roof Components - Types and styles, roof materials and home inspection methods, flashing and gutters, skylights for a typical home inspection
Plumbing Systems - Water and fuel service type, size and location, waste and vent pipes, kitchen and bathroom faucets and fixtures, water heaters
Electrical Systems - Service entrance location and capacity, inspecting panels and branch circuits, wire gauges, determining grounding and bonding, ground fault interrupters (GFIs), outlets, fixtures, switches and smoke detectors
Attic Inspection - Attic access methods, roof framing and sheathing, insulation types, ventilation methods, roof vent pipes, defects and moisture issues
Insulation & Ventilation - R Factor, vapor retarders, crawl space and below-grade ventilation, theory of exhaust and plumbing ventilation as it applies to home inspection
Interior Components - Home inspection methods and standards for walls and rooms, bedroom egress, windows, types of doors, stairs and railing, defects, fire places.
Bathrooms and Kitchens - Toilets, sinks, ventilation, bathtubs, showers, flooring, GCFI protection, defects and moisture damage, cabinets, counters, flooring, built-in appliances following home inspection industry standards
Basement & Crawlspace - Type and entry methods, evaluating foundation and supports, stairs, flooring, walls, ceiling, exposed insulation, vapor barriers, evaluating joists, trusses, sub floors, floor drains and sump pumps
Heating and Air Conditioning - Location(s), fuel type(s), age, capacity, distribution methods, heat exchangers, combustion venting, humidifiers, air filters, evaporator and condenser coils, supplemental heat, electrical disconnect home inspection standards
Garage and Carport - Home inspection standards for identifying structure type, attached, detached, door openers, floors ceiling walls, ventilation, safety features, separation wall, door to a living space, ventilation, GFI protection
Conducting a Home Inspection - Pre home inspection agreements, professional behavior, procedures with clients, home inspection methodology, home inspection tools, written report, follow-up
Home Inspection Business Start-Up - Registration for home inspection business, website set-up, payment processing, pricing services, business vehicle, ladders and basic tools, electronic tools, sales tax and write-offs, filing requirements, state tax I.D. number, records, profit, cash flow, advertising, brochures, tracking ads, customer service
Mold and Allergens - Mycotoxins and pathogenic molds, sources and outbreaks, collecting samples during home inspection, client agreements, findings, common allergens, health effects, mitigation procedures, how to become a mold certified home inspector
Radon in Air and Water - Properties of radon, health effects, how radon enters buildings and water supplies, measurement, elevated/unsafe levels, seasonal effects, mitigation methods, how to become a radon certified home inspector
Commercial Inspections - Types of commercial home inspections, challenges, ASST. E2018-01 guidelines, property condition assessment (CPA) reports, walk-through survey, home inspector vs. a field observer, entering the market, referrals, liability, how to become a home inspector with commercial certification
The major components and systems
of a home.
What to inspect, how to inspect
it, and what not to inspect.
How to complete a professional
inspection using a pre-inspection agreement, checklist, and tools of the trade.
Completing and presenting a professional
report to your client
How to market your services and
expand your business in Montana.
And much more
PHII's Montana home inspection course can be completed in 1-2 weeks based on your past level of experience. However, you can take as much time as needed, and there are no limits on re-taking the certification exam. The total course time for training in Montana is broken up into hours for course instruction, field assignments, report writing and testing. PHII's Montana course allows you to take your time or push yourself through quickly.
How much does the Montana home inspection training cost?
Professional Home Inspection Institute will teach you how to become a home inspector in Montana for the lowest average tuition rate in the industry. The course comes complete with all required instructional materials including 100% online access and the information you need to become a certified home inspector in Montana. You can view the current prices by clicking the link on the enroll page or by calling 1-605-427-2908.
What is home inspection errors and omissions insurance?
Home inspectors in Montana should consider getting Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, which is a professional liability policy covering the policyholder for negligent acts and omissions that occur during an inspection. A good Errors and Omissions liability policy can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses if you are named in a lawsuit in Montana should a problem occur with a home inspection. Our coursework is approved for Montana home inspector errors and omissions insurance by major insurance underwriters.
Why should I choose PHII for home inspection training?
PHII gives Montana residents interactive training, experienced support, a lot of value and the most affordable tuition in the industry. Plus we offer a satisfaction guarantee. Over the years we have successfully trained and certified thousands of home inspectors throughout the U.S. and Canada, including many home inspectors in Montana. We have been there to support our students from Montana during and after the training. We have up-to-date Montana home inspection certification course material, and we provide a turn-key system for setting up your own home inspection business in Montana.
What About Home Inspection Certification Outside of Montana?
The first step in starting your home inspector career is to understand the path to a home inspector license. The process can be simple or lengthy depending on the state. In some cases you can train entirely online to obtain your home inspector license or certification. In other cases you can train online and complete field training to meet home inspector requirements. PHII gives you an advantage by going beyond the minimum training a home inspector needs so that you can hit the ground running. Start by understanding your State Home Inspector License Requirements.
PHII offers home inspector continuing education and numerous certifications to help you learn more, earn more and grow your home inspection business. At PHII our mission is to provide you with the best home inspector training to prepare you for a successful real estate career, along with the support you need down the road. PHII-trained home inspectors are never alone. With PHII, your home inspector training is truly at your pace. You always have lifetime access to PHII certification courses.
Includes: $399 Report Software, $395 Bonus Courses, $149 Business Website, $289 AHI Membership. $1,200+ Added Value!
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Welcome to PHII's
Montana Home Inspection School. PHII delivers unmatched home inspection training led by experienced instructors who are here for one reason only, to help you succeed. Our nationally certified home inspection training will teach you how to become a Montana home inspector through online coursework, testing, and hands-on field study. You will learn the basic fundamentals of home inspection that comply with national standards of practice.
With over 20 years in business and the first school to offer online training for home inspectors, PHII has helped many people in Montana and thousands of others nationwide, start successful home inspection careers. This is because we offer the best online home inspection training available. Plus we consistently update our online course materials as the industry changes.
How the Home Inspection Training Works
We use a step-by-step training process to make home inspection simple to learn. All of our Montana online home inspection training options include the same lessons, field inspection assignments and report writing as our classroom course. We even include free home inspection report software so that you can practice creating reports while taking the home inspector course in Montana. Our experienced, on-site instructors are always here to help you every step of the way. Plus we include lessons on mold and allergens, radon, and commercial inspections so you can learn how to expand your business in Montana by offering new services.PHII's online home inspection course for Montana delivers all of the advantages of our classroom training course for a fraction of the cost. We use a proven interactive learning solution with lesson pre-tests and post-tests, flash cards, audio instruction, video, and feedback along with the human support element that is so critical to success. Our Montana home inspection training course is self-paced, but you are never alone.
As you go through the course, you will master the learning objectives for each lesson that correspond to a national standard of practice for home inspection that applies to Montana home inspectors. No previous experience is required to understand the components and systems of a home and learn how to visually inspect them. You can take as long as you need, however those with experience in the building trades will generally finish faster.
As you complete each lesson, you will use interactive flash cards and take practice quizzes that will test your knowledge, generate instant feedback and provide opportunities to correct mistakes, re-learn information and re-test. Our system keeps track of your progress, so you can take a break at any time and the course will return to where you left off. You can perform the hands-on field activities on your own home or any residential home in Montana to test your knowledge in a real world setting.
Why Choose PHII for Montana Home Inspection Training
PHII teaches you what to inspect, how to inspect it, and how to write a home inspection report in Montana. We give you the knowledge, instructor support and hands-on practice necessary to become a successful Montana home inspector. After you pass the final exam and field assignment, you will be confident that you possess the knowledge and skills needed to begin your career as a professional home inspector in Montana.If you are thinking about a career change, consider PHII's Montana online home inspection training course and earn your Montana professional home inspector certification in your spare time using any mobile device. PHII provides everything you need to learn how to become a home inspector in Montana at the best tuition price in the industry and with your satisfaction guaranteed.
Included in PHII's Montana Home Inspector Certification
Home inspection topics covered in our Montana home inspector certification program
Each home inspection lesson starts by listing the objectives you will learn, followed by a short practice quiz to check your prior knowledge, the lesson content, a review and a quiz. Below are the subjects that you will master for each lesson of the Montana home inspection certification course. All course objectives are aligned with national standards of practice for home inspectors. After passing PHII's home inspection exam and meeting any other state requirements, you will be well-qualified to perform residential home inspections in Montana
What You Will Master
The major components and systems
of a home.What to inspect, how to inspect
it, and what not to inspect.How to complete a professional
inspection using a pre-inspection agreement, checklist, and tools of the trade.Completing and presenting a professional
report to your clientHow to market your services and
expand your business in Montana.And much moreFrequently Asked Questions About PHII's Montana Home Inspection certification Program
How long does your home inspection course for Montanatake?PHII's Montana home inspection course can be completed in 1-2 weeks based on your past level of experience. However, you can take as much time as needed, and there are no limits on re-taking the certification exam. The total course time for training in Montana is broken up into hours for course instruction, field assignments, report writing and testing. PHII's Montana course allows you to take your time or push yourself through quickly.
How much does the Montana home inspection training cost?
Professional Home Inspection Institute will teach you how to become a home inspector in Montana for the lowest average tuition rate in the industry. The course comes complete with all required instructional materials including 100% online access and the information you need to become a certified home inspector in Montana. You can view the current prices by clicking the link on the enroll page or by calling 1-605-427-2908.
What is home inspection errors and omissions insurance?
Home inspectors in Montana should consider getting Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, which is a professional liability policy covering the policyholder for negligent acts and omissions that occur during an inspection. A good Errors and Omissions liability policy can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses if you are named in a lawsuit in Montana should a problem occur with a home inspection. Our coursework is approved for Montana home inspector errors and omissions insurance by major insurance underwriters.
Why should I choose PHII for home inspection training?
PHII gives Montana residents interactive training, experienced support, a lot of value and the most affordable tuition in the industry. Plus we offer a satisfaction guarantee. Over the years we have successfully trained and certified thousands of home inspectors throughout the U.S. and Canada, including many home inspectors in Montana. We have been there to support our students from Montana during and after the training. We have up-to-date Montana home inspection certification course material, and we provide a turn-key system for setting up your own home inspection business in Montana.
What About Home Inspection Certification Outside of Montana?
The first step in starting your home inspector career is to understand the path to a home inspector license. The process can be simple or lengthy depending on the state. In some cases you can train entirely online to obtain your home inspector license or certification. In other cases you can train online and complete field training to meet home inspector requirements. PHII gives you an advantage by going beyond the minimum training a home inspector needs so that you can hit the ground running. Start by understanding your State Home Inspector License Requirements.
PHII offers home inspector continuing education and numerous certifications to help you learn more, earn more and grow your home inspection business. At PHII our mission is to provide you with the best home inspector training to prepare you for a successful real estate career, along with the support you need down the road. PHII-trained home inspectors are never alone. With PHII, your home inspector training is truly at your pace. You always have lifetime access to PHII certification courses.
Montana Home Inspection Training Package Includes:
Online Home Inspector Course for Montana with online library of Inspection Documents, Student Manual, and online DVDs, Toll Free Student Support. Training is 100% online, no materials are shipped. Optional printed back-up materials and courses/videos on USB stick are available. Include $399 Home Inspection Report Creator, $395 worth of Bonus Courses, $149 InspectHost Business Website and $289 1-year AHI Membership for Montana home inspector graduates.
Free AHI Membership for Montana Home Inspector Graduates
As a gold-level AHI-accredited training provder, PHII can offer all Montana home inspection course graduates a free $289 membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors (AHI), a national non-profit professional home inspector association.
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