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The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) is a voluntary, nonprofit public-benefit organization of real estate inspectors. Founded in 1976, CREIA provides education, training and support services to its members and the real estate community. CREIA's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are recognized by the California Business and Professions Codes and are considered the standard of care by the real estate industry and legal profession in the state. CREIA Inspector Members have successfully passed the proctored comprehensive written California Home Inspector Exam on the myriad of systems and components in the construction and maintenance of residential dwellings.
If you are buying, selling, building, remodeling, upgrading or repairing a property; CREIA members provide a variety of impartial inspection services for almost every need and purpose, from a generalist inspection of an entire property to an in-depth inspection of a specific system or component. Dream come true or recurring nightmare? July 2008 (Palm Springs, Calif.) — The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) strongly advises the public to exercise caution when buying a foreclosed property. Banks have no knowledge of its condition and it is sold “as is”. There are few if any disclosures regarding the condition of the property and the Latin phrase caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) cannot be over emphasized. California law requires a home owner to disclose "accurate information of material fact" that affects the desirability or value of the property before the close of escrow. Lenders of foreclosed properties are exempt from this law. Foreclosed properties deserve diligence above and beyond those for which there is full disclosure. Lenders are in the business of loaning money, not holding real estate. Foreclosed properties are usually priced below market value. Bargains abound, but care needs to be exercised. A few thousand dollars saved in the purchase price can quickly evaporate with conditions discovered after escrow has closed. Even if a condition becomes known before the close of escrow, you may not be able to back out of the transaction without losing your deposit. [read more...] CAMP - CREIA Advanced Mentoring Program
CREIA Educational, Reference &
Exam Preparation Publications The education of professional inspectors is the most important thing that we do. It is our primary mission. We seek to educate our members on current construction, code and health and safety issues, as well as educating consumers about the value of a professional inspection. We provide all kinds educational programming including monthly chapter meetings, conferences, exam preparation materials, press releases, online testing, technical bulletin board, vendor resources and home-study products. CREIA publishes its own inspector education products as well as providing discounts to members for commonly used reference and exam preparation materials — most educational products are available through our online store. For the Online Store click here.
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CREIA's educational mission is to expand the technical knowledge of its
members through continuing education. Certified CREIA Inspectors (CCI), Master CREIA Inspectors (MCI) and
CREIA New Construction Specialist (CNCS) members must complete a minimum 30 hours of continuing education
annually. Educational credits are obtained through monthly chapter educational meetings, chapter toolbox
seminars, CREIA Advanced Mentoring Program (CAMP), state conferences in the spring and fall, and other CREIA
approved sources. CREIA membership activities and programs encourage the sharing of experience and knowledge
resulting in betterment of the real estate profession and the consumer public, which it serves.
