• Comprehensive Real Estate Directory - National listing of real estate service providers including salespersons, appraisers and home inspectors.
• Construction Cost Estimation - Free program to calculate home construction or replacement estimation costs
• Defective Products - Current information about building products which are involved in class action litigation
• HomeGauge Software - Professional Inspection Software - HomeGauge provides inspectors with an easy to use software package that harnesses internet services to better serve their clients. Inspectors can produce a comprehensive yet customized report onsite for clients with a secure report delivery system. Contact AREA to see if you qualify for the educational discount.
• Mold News - Comprehensive site to inform you about mold; types, causes, building issues, etc.
• Online Real Estate Magazines - These online publications are excellent sources of real estate information that may enhance your business operations: Real Estate Valuation and Working RE.

Government and Regulatory Resources

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• International Code Council - International Code Council (ICC) is a recognized agency which sets standards for industry wide construction code. Several smaller agencies consolidated into the ICC; such as SBCCI, BOCA and ICBO under the one organization, International Code Council (ICC). The ICC does offer code certification. The initial level is Registered Building Inspector or RBI.
• ICC Certification and Contractor Examination Services - information pertaining to Code Exams, sample quesitons, fee schedules, and more. 

Professional Membership Organizations

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• Housing Inspection Foundation (HIF) - An organization of professionals dedicated to the promotion, development and advancement of Home Inspection Industry. Provides members with information, education, standards, ethics and professional recognition.
• National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) - NACHI was formed in 1990 and is one of the largest inspector associations in North America. The NACHI website provides valuable professional resources including examinations, message boards, continuing education, marketing and networking opportunities and much more.
  NACHI Membership
  NACHI Online Inspector Examination

Resources in Georgia

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• First Stop Business Information Center - To promote small business, several government resources can be found on the GA Secretary of State website or can be obtained by calling 404-656-7061. The Business Guide contains information about licenses and permits and what you need before getting started.
• NACHI Atlanta - Visit the local chapter and start networking!
• State Licensing - GA recently created a licensing board for Residential and General Contractors. Home Inspectors, not presently regulated, may soon follow. View initial timelines for regulation exemptions by existing contractors.