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In USA, Canada,UK and other countries, real estate purchase papers often state that the condition of the house is checked and certified by real estate or home inspector before it is sold. The real estate inspector is usually professional qualified and trained to assess the condition of the house, so that the buyer gets an unbiased report on the repairs, if any, which will be required to make the house habitable.

In many states in USA and Canada, the home inspector has to be licensed and regularly upgrade their knowledge about new products and services by take continuing education course to renew their license. However professional engineers may be exempted from the licensing requirements, since they already trained in these aspects while studying engineering. Home inspectors who are professional engineers are additional able to suggest methods of repair or improvement based on their engineering knowledge.

In USA, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certifies home inspectors who meet their qualifying requirements. These inspectors can display the ASHI logo on their website. Additionally a home inspector may obtain certification for inspection of the insulation, termite and pest control, septic systems.