Inspectors must be licensed in Florida.  

    I don't like to recommend anyone, including lawn mowing services or handymen, unless they have the required license, and are insured.   Somebody could sue me if they weren't happy with the service.

Home inspectors are not licensed in CA, as far as I know.

They are not licensed in CA.

They are certified, it's a big misconception.

So interesting. Our home inspectors are not licensed in CO.

As with most professions, just because the govt licenses it, does not make it better, just more expensive.

I once found that the buyers of my listing were using an inspector whose license had lapsed.  (Yes, I do check to see that the inspector is licensed.)  Since our IL contract requires inspection by a licensed inspector, the fact that the inspector was not currently licensed would have given my seller justification to deny any requests based on the inspection.  Fortunately, there were no major requests, and the deal went smoothly. 

our contracts require an inspection by a licensed professional inspector... but I don't believe that agents are held liable for recommending non-licensed inspectors.  At least, not yet.

Interesting. Home inspectors in California are not licensed! However, the good ones do belong to an association, much like a REALTOR.

In CA home inspectors are not licensed...but wish there was licensing or some control.  

No, but the seller is not obligated to do any repairs.

Jeff,

We have always recommended pros.

I believe all inspectors in NC must be licensed. I can't imagine an agent stupid enough to track one down who is not properly licensed, bonded, and insured per state regs.

we always recommend a licensed inspector but we do not have a law, as far as I know...

Home inspectors must be licensed in Georgia.

Interesting.   California does not license home inspectors.  

No licensing here in Idaho. -Kasey

I've never heard about such here in CA. But we probably have a disclosure about that, since we have thousands of forms for any case if such law will come to CA. 

Agents are accountable for all ommission and comission acts 

The buyer can do whatever they want.

Attorneys can hold accountable ANYBODY as long as somebody else is paying for their time.

When someone is looking for others to blame, don't place a great deal of confidence such requirements will be a defense. In Florida licenses are a profit center NOT an assurance of quality service for the consumer. ANd the state will not be denied their money.

Buyers have the right to waive their home inspection, have an "alternative home inspection," or have a "professional" home inspection. We never recommend anyone but professional home inspectors.

Our RPC has a clause in it that instructs the buyer to consult with qualified, licensed professionals when conducting due diligence. We do not recommend anyone! We provide local contacts and advise buyer to see what else is out there as well. No law tells us to, or not to.

PA does not require home inspectors to be licensed but they must member of national home inspection association.

Here in NH, inspectors are not licensed, so there is a whole other level of risk.

Contractor law in Florida puts the hiring party liable for a $5000 State fine for this violation.

Jeff, I did read someone's post about your recent licensing.  We still do not have this in Colorado.

always recommend a licensed inspector

Not licensed out here.  Buyer can hire whom ever they want, even their buddy.

We still do not have home inspectores licensed in Colo Yet.  Stupid.

Home inspectors are not licensed in my state - California. 

Jeff Pearl I think it is much needed.

No, we do not have a law on the books to hold the agent liable.  But, we do have a law that all home inspectors must be licensed.

I don't think so, but I usually recommend ones they are licensed by TREC(Texas Real Estate Commission)

License required here for many years...

We have licensed inspectors here

The licensed inspector issue is covered in our contract.

Jeff Pearl - I think this is a good rule.

I don't think so, but i  an see the reaons for it

I always suggest my buyer to get licensed inspector. If they wish, the buyer can sign a document and not get an inspection at all.  

In NC & SC inspectors we recommend must be licensed. If the buyer brings their own, unlicensed inspector (typically a family member), I have them sign a waiver, Jeff Pearl.

I think it is a good thing, I had a man buy my house in Florida and he did his own home inspection.  He did a lot of nit picking.

Home inpsectors in TN must be licensed so we only recommend those that have licenses.

Not aware of such a law in CT. It is not mandatory to use an inspector ( some buyers choose to waive that option), or use uncle Joe, who "knows this stuff" to take a look,  but anyone calling himself an inspector must be licensed. 

Only recommend licensed inspectors and provide 3 or more choices

I do not like to recommend inspectors.

Jeff Pearl 

According to government source we had a home inspector who's license expired last Dec who got killed for playing fire at Rep. Steve Scalise near VA.

We have that here in IL I believe for years now. I have never had a buyer pick one yet that wasn't licensed. 

Thanks for sharing this information.