CODE OF ETHICS

I am committed to providing professional, high quality service to the public. I adhere to a code of conduct that serves as a basis for ethical decision making while conducting professional home inspections.

1. Inspectors avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection integrity. *
   1. Inspectors shall not inspect properties for compensation in which they have, or expect to have, a financial interest.
   2. Inspectors shall avoid inspections under contingent arrangements such as:
      1. Payment contingent upon closing of escrow.
      2. Amount of fees dependent upon inspection findings.
      3. Future business referrals depending on inspection findings and/or closure of escrow.
   3. Inspectors shall not compensate, directly or indirectly, realty agents or other parties financially interested in real estate transactions for the referral of inspections, or for inclusion on a list of recommended inspectors, preferred providers, or similar arrangements.
   4. Inspectors shall not receive compensation from more than one party per inspection unless agreed to by the client(s).
   5. Inspectors shall not accept compensation, directly or indirectly, for recommending contractors, services, or products to inspection clients or other parties having an interest in inspected properties.
   6. Inspectors shall not repair or physically improve, for compensation, reported deficient systems or components listed in the CREIA Standards of Practice, within one year after each inspection.
2. Inspectors shall act in good faith toward each client and other interested parties.*
   1. Inspectors shall perform services and express opinions based on honest conviction and only within their areas of education, training, or experience.
   2. Inspectors shall be objective in reporting and not knowingly understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.
   3. Inspectors shall not disclose personal information about the client, seller, tenant, or others involved in the inspection without the approval of the individual(s) affected.
   4. Inspectors shall not disclose inspection results without the approval of the client.
   5. Inspectors will make a reasonable effort to notify client, agent, seller and/or occupant of immediate safety hazards discovered in the course of an inspection.
3. Inspectors shall avoid activities that harm the public, discredit themselves, or reduce public confidence in the profession.
   1. Inspectors will maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues and others associated with the inspection without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
   2. Inspectors will refrain from making derogatory comments regarding other inspectors, colleagues or other persons involved in the real estate or home inspection professions.
   3. Inspector’s advertising, marketing, and promotion of services or qualifications shall not be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading.

*Special thanks to ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) for portions of Sections I and II