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Georgia home inspector course packages vary based on the level of training and additional materials you want. Compare the package options above to find the one that fits your goals and budget. Every package from AHIT by The CE Shop includes the Professional AHIT Home Inspector Course and exam prep tools built by AHIT experts, with higher-tier packages adding more study materials and specialty certifications.

Georgia does not have a state-issued home inspector license, so there is no state approval process for pre-license courses. AHIT by The CE Shop is a nationally recognized home inspector training school with more than 30 years of experience preparing home inspectors for the National Home Inspector Examination and voluntary certification through ASHI and InterNACHI.

Most Georgia candidates complete the online AHIT coursework in 4 to 8 weeks at a part-time pace. Your total timeline depends on your study schedule, when you sit for the NHIE, and whether you pursue voluntary certification through ASHI or InterNACHI after completing the course.

The Georgia home inspector course from AHIT by The CE Shop is offered online and is self-paced, so you can complete it from anywhere. AHIT also offers optional live, hands-on training options that pair with the online course if you want extra time with experienced instructors before you start inspecting on your own.

After completing your AHIT coursework, most Georgia inspectors register for and pass the National Home Inspector Examination, then pursue voluntary certification through ASHI or InterNACHI to build credibility with Georgia real estate agents and clients. Some Georgia counties also have local registration requirements, so check your county before starting work. AHIT by The CE Shop provides AHIT-built exam prep tools to help you prepare for the NHIE. For a full breakdown of starting a Georgia home inspection career and salary information, see our How to Become a Home Inspector in Georgia guide.

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Georgia home inspectors earn around $58,865 per year on average (Salary.com, April 2026), with most working inspectors falling between $46,000 and $72,000. Atlanta Metro (especially Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Decatur, and Buckhead) regularly outperforms the state average, with Atlanta metro inspector data running closer to $59,758 (Salary.com Atlanta-specific, 2026). Self-employed Georgia inspectors typically charge $375–$550 per standard inspection in metro Atlanta, with established inspectors clearing $90,000–$115,000 annually. Inspectors who add termite letters (essential in Georgia given high termite pressure), radon testing, mold assessments (humid Georgia climate creates demand), and sewer scope to their core offering routinely outperform the state baseline.

Plan on $2,000 to $3,000 in total startup costs. Georgia has no state licensing fees, but professional certification, insurance, and business registration replace those costs.

• Pre-license-style course (80-120 hours): $500–$1,500

• NHIE exam: ~$225

• E&O + general liability insurance: $1,000–$2,200 annually

• Georgia LLC formation: ~$100 + annual registration fee

• Inspection tools and reporting software: $500–$1,500

Most Georgia candidates start performing paid inspections within 2 to 4 months of starting training. Coursework runs 4 to 8 weeks at part-time pace. NHIE scheduling and passing adds 2 to 4 weeks. Insurance binding and Georgia LLC formation take another week combined. Columbia County local registration (if you plan to inspect in the Augusta market) adds 2 to 4 weeks.

No. Georgia does not have a state-issued home inspector license. There's no state licensing board, no required state exam, and no mandated education hours. The industry self-regulates through professional certifications (InterNACHI, ASHI) and the NHIE. The Georgia Trade Practice Act sets ethical requirements but doesn't require a license. Columbia County (Augusta area) requires a separate local registration.

Most candidates start performing paid inspections within 2 to 4 months. Coursework takes 4 to 8 weeks at part-time pace. NHIE scheduling adds 2 to 4 weeks. InterNACHI CPI certification is immediate after coursework and exam. ASHI Certified Inspector takes longer due to the 250-inspection requirement. LLC formation and insurance binding add about a week. Columbia County local registration adds 2 to 4 weeks if applicable.

Plan for $2,000 to $4,000 total. That includes a pre-license-style course ($500–$1,500), the NHIE (~$225), InterNACHI or ASHI dues ($499 annually for InterNACHI), E&O and general liability insurance ($1,000–$2,200 annually), Georgia LLC formation (~$100), and basic tools and software. Columbia County local registration adds additional fees if you plan to inspect in the Augusta market.

Georgia's lack of state licensing makes entry easier than most regulated states, but the competitive Atlanta Metro market and Georgia real estate agent expectations make professional certification essentially mandatory. The NHIE is rigorous, and Georgia's specific inspection challenges (high termite pressure, red clay soil, humidity-driven moisture issues) require strong technical knowledge.

Georgia home inspectors earn around $58,865 per year on average (Salary.com, 2026). Atlanta Metro inspectors (Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Decatur, Buckhead) run higher — Atlanta-specific Salary.com data shows around $59,758. Self-employed inspectors charge $375–$550 per inspection. Established Atlanta inspectors clear $90,000–$115,000 annually with termite letters, radon, mold assessments, and sewer scope add-ons.

Georgia has no state renewal. Your InterNACHI, ASHI, or other certification has its own renewal requirements. InterNACHI requires 24 CE hours every 3 years. ASHI requires 20 CE hours per year. ASHI Georgia chapter offers regular CE events typically worth 3 CEUs each. Each association handles its own renewal process, dues, and CE requirements. Georgia LLC annual reports must be filed separately through the Secretary of State.