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Home Inspector
Training: 72 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors
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Licensed
Regulation
72 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
30 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$50
Non-refundable application review fee
License Fee
$325
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Maryland requires state licensing to practice as a home inspector. You must meet education, examination, and other requirements before performing inspections.
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Minimum coverage: $150,000 general liability minimum
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Standards Details
Maryland has adopted Standards of Practice for home inspectors
Report Requirements
Written report required
Required Education Hours
72 hours
Online Education Allowed
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Overall licensing difficulty: 4/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination)
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $225Invest in preparation to pass the first time.
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Non-refundable application review fee | $50 |
License Fee | $325 |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Application + license + NHIE fee | $600 |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
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Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
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Maryland has 20% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Maryland is one of the most saturated home inspectors markets in the country.
Maryland ranks #9 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Maryland uniquely does not require CE for the first license renewal. The 72-hour training must be on-site (not online).
72-hour training must be on-site (not online)
CE not required for first license renewal
Application review fee $50 is non-refundable
License fee $325
Contact: 410-230-6363
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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