Parallel Inspection Program

Parallel Program Details

  • Ride Along

    Join us on a Ride Along. No Charge.

    Curious about home inspections?

    Wondering If we are the right parallel program for you?

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  • Your Parallel Inspector

    All our Parallel Inspectors are CMIs® (Certified Master Inspectors), Certified Professional Inspectors®, ASHI certified Inspectors, InterNACHI Mentors, and ASHI Mentors. All have been inspecting for longer than 3 years and are in good standing with the AZBTR.

  • Parallels

    Each inspection - $100.

    Calls, advise, texts, etc - Free

  • Bulk Pricing

    Every tenth parallel is free.

    Just like our inspections - Military discounts available

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Your Parallel Inspector Requirements

  • AZ BTR Requirements

    As required by the Arizona Board of Technical Registration

    1. More than 3 years as a AZ certified Home Inspector

    2. Conducted more than 250 fee-paid home inspections

    3. No disciplinary actions in last 3 years

  • CEs Continuing Education

    Every inspector here at Voyager Home Inspections is required to acquire 24 hours of continuing education every year To ensure we are keeping up on our ever changing field.

  • Mentor Program

    InterNACHI & ASHI both have a mentor program. Your inspector is a part of one if not both. Additionally, they will be there for you as your mentor as you get out in the field. Call, text, email anytime with any questions.

  • ASHI Certified Inspector

    Your Parallel Inspector is required to be an ASHI Certified Inspector -

    ASHI Certified Inspector Requirements -

    1. Complete the background check through the Background Verified Inspector Program.

    2. Pass the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics education module.

    3. Pass Report Verification - submit five full home inspection reports for review.

    4. Completed a minimum of 250 home inspections

    5. Complete at minimum 20 CE credits every year

  • InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector®

    Your Parallel Inspector is required to be CPI® Certified

    CPI® Requirements -

    1. Pass the Online Inspector Examination. We recommend taking the online exam now, because it's free and open to everyone, including non-members. Want to prep for the exam? There's also a proctored version.

    2. Join InterNACHI®.

    3. Complete the Code of Ethics Course.

    4. Complete the Standards of Practice Course.

    5. Submit four mock inspection reports using the free, online checklist.

    6. Finish 12 (required) courses totaling 86 CE Credits

    7. Complete 24 CE Credits every year

  • Certified Master Inspector®

    Your Parallel Inspector is required to be a CMI Board Certified.

    Every Certified Master Inspector® must:

    1. Have completed 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of education (combined);

    2. Have been in the inspection business for at least three years;

    3. agree to abide by the inspection industry’s toughest Code of Ethics;

    4. agree to periodic criminal background checks

Requirements for Trainees (You)

  • Punctual

    Show up early. Arrive 15 minutes early at the home to be inspected. On time is late. If you will be arriving later than the scheduled time call your inspector as soon as possible.

  • Dressed Appropriately

    Clean shaven (facial hair ok but groomed).

    Clean, unstained clothes. Preferably polo. No logos, words, or loud clothing.

    Pants - Dickies/Carhartt/work pants preferred. Shorts or jeans are acceptable. No Holes.

    Shoes, must be closed toed with non-slip treads (no flip flops, sandals, chucks, vans, etc)

    Hat - not required but recommended. No Logos, words of loud headwear.

  • Documents

    Bring with you -

    AZBTR checklist supplement and pool and spa supplement if applicable.

    Copy of the AZBTR Standards

    Pen

  • Inspection Reports

    For every inspection a report must be written. Initially reports will be handwritten eventually moving on to computerized which will be what is turned into the BTR. these reports will be reviewed the following inspection.

  • Payment

    At the end of each day payment will be required. Special accommodations may be made depending on circumstances but signatures for AZBTR requirements will not be given until payment is settled.

  • Act in a professional manor.

    Language - No Swearing, No Foul Jokes, No Politics, and Discriminatory language, talk, or comments will not be tolerated.

    Must be professional and respectful at all times, we will be in another persons home and all actions must be acceptable to the home owner.

    Smoking/Vaping - will not be tolerated during the parallel inspection or on any private property.

    Sober - Must be sober. The smell of alcohol or marijuana will be an immediate means of removal from the inspection.

    If at anytime the parallel inspector feels for any reason the trainee does not meet the standards set at Voyager Home Inspections, the trainee will be asked to leave, and may not be invited back.

Resources for you

Necessary Documents

 
 

You Now Have The Facts - Now Read the Opinions

“I had the opportunity to conduct a number of training home inspections with Ric. Ric’s approach and thoroughness is incredible. He truly has a systematic approach that ensures a complete and thorough job! Ric taught me more than any other inspector I worked with!”

— Rob Hogan #72401

“After completion of home inspection school, I originally chose a different company to do my parallels through. At the rate they were giving me inspections it felt like it would take forever to complete the process. I found Ric and what a difference that made in the process. Throughout each inspection he would quiz me about defects that we found and made sure that I knew why it was wrong, how to explain it to the client, and how to properly report on it. Ric also made sure that I would speak up if I had a question. We had a wide variety of houses that we inspected, some were easy and some had never ending deficiencies. After completing my parallels with Ric, he made sure to let me know that if I had any questions during an inspection to give him a call and he would help. Ric is an excellent teacher and inspector and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to complete their parallels.”

— William Partridge #72395

“In my time with Ric I found he only lacks in one area…he has no irrational fear of snakes. I consider my crippling fear of snakes to be a very healthy and important ingredient for my continued breathing in and out, heart pumping and all the living and enjoying I, well, enjoy. Ric is a consummate professional, knowledgeable and very good at what we do, but more importantly, he is a very patient teacher that takes the parallel program very seriously. MOST importantly he’s just a really good guy. The fact that he happens to enjoy actually LOOKING for snakes, well, nobody’s perfect. I ended up doing 54 parallel inspections as 24 of my initial 30 were done with an inspector that had lost his credentials to parallel teach, but did anyway, wasting two months of my time and money. It was after that debacle when I was recommended Ric. When I am ready to hire, Ric will train my people.”

— Kevin Potter #73356

“Shortly after I completed the home inspection program and passed the national test, I started my parallels with a different company. After the first couple of inspections with them I also reached out to Ric to try and schedule more inspections since I was only able to do inspections during the afternoon because of my full time day job. I am sure glad I found Ric. Ric did everything possible to schedule late inspections to help facilitate my schedule and even set up Saturday and Sunday appointments in order to help me out. He is a very thorough and patient teacher that is very good at what he does. Ric is an excellent inspector and teacher who I highly recommend to anyone who is starting out with their parallels.”

— Carlos De Leon #76116

I was very fortunate that the first call to find a mentor for my parallels was someone who couldn’t do

the training himself but was trained by Ric. He highly recommended Ric and I agree 100%. Ric is very

adept, professional, and combined with his calm nature and patience he was the perfect fit. I did all 30

of my parallels with him and I do not regret that decision. He goes above and beyond to help wherever

he can and for my future employees I will also choose Ric to train them. Ric didn’t stop once the

parallels were done, he helped me set up everything and offered for me to call him whenever I’m not

sure about something or have questions in the future. He is an excellent teacher, mentor, and inspector.

— Sasa Markovic #79562 

“When completing the state required 30 parallel inspections to get licensed, I did the first 10 with 4 different inspectors before finding Ric. I ended up finishing my parallels with him because of his patience as a teacher and his knowledge of home systems and components. He is very thorough at inspecting and taught me a routine I still use now on my own inspections. He also gave me a lot of tips for conducting the walkthrough with the clients, which the education hours and test does not prepare you for.”

— Ubaldo Torres #72417

“I highly recommend Ric for parallel training. Ric is very knowledgeable, patient and thorough when explaining his processes and approaches to being a good home inspector. Ric always encouraged me to ask questions and never made me feel silly about asking even something very basic. I feel extremely lucky to have had Ric as my mentor and trainer, as his one-on-one training with excellent explanations gave me the confidence, that I needed to be the great inspector I am today.”

— Jason Zaroslinski #72337

“I did parallels with several home inspectors before finding Ric at Voyager Home Inspections and I did not know how much I was missing out on until I did. Whereas other inspectors were happy to take my money and let me tag along on an inspection but teach me very little, Ric really is a teacher and a mentor as well. If you want to LEARN something on your parallels (specifically, how to be a GOOD and CONFIDENT home inspector), there is no one else to go to. 

I recommend Ric 110%, not only is he one of the best inspectors in the business, he's a good and trustworthy man that I'm proud to call my friend. He will help you cultivate what is arguably an inspector's most important tool - confidence. 12/10, 6 out of 5 stars.”

— Danny Marks #73707

Up unto doing my parallel inspections I was a solo learner. I took the classes and the tests on my own, fighting to understand all the info that was thrown at me. This all changed when I meet Ric. Ric is super informative on parallels, he took ample time to explain everything he was looking for and why he was looking for it. He made all that information about inspections I had been swamped in make sense. He is not just an inspector but also a mentor as he was and still is available for any questions I have about home inspections/ applications and all other general information. I definitely recommend using Voyager Inspections.

— Timothy Blum #79081 

“I had the distinct pleasure of doing my parallels and training with Ric. He’s Incredibly thorough, very professional, and a wonderful teacher. He is very knowledgeable, bringing many years and thousands of inspections of experience and knowledge to share. 5 Stars! I highly recommend Ric for parallels and/or training.”

— Mark Marzocco #72069

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