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Real Estate Inspector

Become A Real Estate Inspector

A Real Estate Inspector is an intermediate level license. To obtain this license, an applicant must be an Apprentice Inspector and meet certain experience and educational requirements while working as an Apprentice Inspector and pass an exam. A Real Estate Inspector is also required to work under the indirect supervision of a Professional Real Estate Inspector.


  • Citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted alien
  • 18 Years of age or older
  • Meet TREC’s qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity

Consider requesting a Fitness Determination before applying for the license

Current Apprentice Inspectors: Sponsored Experience & Education

  • Have at least 3 months of active experience as a licensed apprentice inspector sponsored by a Texas professional inspector during the 12 month period preceding the application date
  • Complete 25 real estate inspections under direct supervision
  • 40 Hours in Property and Inspection Module I
  • 40 Hours in Property and Inspection Module II
  • 10 hours in Business Operations and Professional Responsibility Module

Substitute Experience and Education

  • 40 hours in Property and Building Module I*
  • 40 hours in Property and Building Inspection Module II*
  • 10 hours in Business Operations and Professional Responsibility Module
  • 25 hours in Texas Standards of Practice Module
  • 40 hours in Texas Practicum

Includes 40-hour Onsite and Report Writing Experience “Texas Practicum” and Prep Test.

*You may receive credit for these courses if you have 3 years of personal experience in a field directly related to home inspection and provide two affidavits from persons who have personal knowledge of your experience.

No Interest Financing Available – $1,000 down, Next payment of $1,000 due in 30 days and Final Payment of $995 due in 60 days. Call 281-558-4100 for Details.

Ride Along Inspection plus Report Writing Experience $250.00 per Inspection

5 Ride Along Inspections and Report Writing Package $1050.00