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🏠 Comprehensive NHIE Exam Preparation
Pass the National Home Inspector Exam on Your First Try
378 exam-ready questions covering every content area of the NHIE — with full explanations, memory techniques, and personalized weakness tracking.
378Total Questions (Unlimited)
3 Plans$39.99 · $59.99 · $89.99
~55%Fail Without Prep
$225Per Real Exam Attempt
About the NHIE
Critical facts every candidate must know before test day.
200
Questions on the Real Exam
175 scored + 25 unscored "pretest" items placed randomly throughout. 4 hours total.
~70%
Passing Score Required
Scaled scoring (200–800). Passing scaled score is 500, roughly corresponding to 70% correct on scored items.
35
States Require the NHIE
Administered by PSI, PearsonVUE, or AMP depending on your state. Verify your state's exact requirements.
$225
Cost Per Real Attempt
30-day wait between retakes. Each attempt requires a separate fee. That's why thorough preparation matters.
~45%
Fail on First Try Nationally
Nearly half of all candidates fail their first attempt. Targeted practice dramatically improves your chances.
NHIE
About the Exam
The NHIE is the nationally recognized home inspector licensing exam used by 35+ states. It covers property inspection, reporting, and professional responsibilities.
What the NHIE Tests
The NHIE covers three categories. Our 378 questions are weighted to match the official exam percentages exactly.
70%
Property Inspection
The biggest category. Covers site conditions, exterior, roof, structure, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, interior, fireplaces, and life safety — 13 inspection areas in total.
20%
Analysis & Reporting
How you document what you find. Covers defect descriptions, limitations, what to include in the report, and components needing further evaluation.
10%
Professional Responsibilities
Ethics, pre-inspection agreements, conflicts of interest, E&O insurance, and standards of practice. Small category — but you still need to pass it.
Practice Test Access
Choose your level of preparation. Every tier includes flashcards on every question you miss.
Essential
$39.99
One-time · Instant access
- 180 questions across all 14 NHIE content areas
- Exact 70/20/10 domain weighting
- Study Mode + Exam Mode
- Full explanations + memory tips
- Missed-questions flashcard review
- Domain & category weakness analysis
- 2 complete test attempts
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Standard
$59.99
One-time · Instant access
- 261 questions across all 14 NHIE content areas
- Exact 70/20/10 domain weighting
- Study Mode + Exam Mode + Flashcard Mode
- Full explanations + memory tips
- Missed-questions flashcard review
- Domain & category weakness analysis
- 3 complete test attempts
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Complete Arsenal
Unlimited
$89.99
One-time · Instant access
- Full 378 questions — complete NHIE question bank
- Exact 70/20/10 domain weighting
- Study Mode + Exam Mode + Flashcard Mode
- Full explanations + memory tips
- Missed-questions flashcard review
- Domain & category weakness analysis
- 4 complete test attempts
- Access to every question in the bank
🔒 Secure · Instant access · No subscription
What Students Say
★★★★★
"I failed once at $225. After working through PrepPro I saw exactly which content areas I was weak in — condensate management and fuel systems. Passed the second time."
Licensed Home Inspector, Ohio
★★★★★
"The questions were clearly aligned with the real NHIE exam — the concepts and defects came up again and again. I felt very prepared walking in."
New Inspector, Texas
★★★★★
"The weakness breakdown after each attempt is incredibly useful. I targeted my study on the domains where I was weakest and passed with room to spare."
Home Inspector, Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do your questions come from? +
Every question is built to cover the official NHIE content outline — including inspection standards, common defects, reporting requirements, and professional responsibilities across all three domains. Our questions reflect the knowledge tested on the real exam.
How is the real NHIE structured? +
The NHIE has 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored + 25 unscored pretest items placed randomly). You have 4 hours. Scoring is on a scaled 200–800 system; the passing scaled score is 500. The exam costs $225 per attempt with a mandatory 30-day wait between retakes.
How do the three modes work? +
Study Mode gives you instant feedback after each answer with full explanation and memory tip — ideal for learning. Exam Mode simulates the real NHIE with 150 questions and a 4-hour countdown — ideal for test-day simulation. Flashcard Mode rapid-fires terms and concepts — ideal for quick review.
What are the three plans? +
Essential ($39.99): 180-question pool drawn from all 14 content areas, 2 test attempts, Study + Exam modes.
Standard ($59.99): 261-question pool, 3 test attempts, all 3 modes (Study, Exam, Flashcard), missed-question flashcards.
Unlimited ($89.99): Full 378-question bank covering every NHIE content area per the official NHIE content outline, 4 test attempts, all 3 modes, missed-question flashcards.
Standard ($59.99): 261-question pool, 3 test attempts, all 3 modes (Study, Exam, Flashcard), missed-question flashcards.
Unlimited ($89.99): Full 378-question bank covering every NHIE content area per the official NHIE content outline, 4 test attempts, all 3 modes, missed-question flashcards.
What are missed-question flashcards? +
After every test, every question you got wrong is automatically loaded into a personalized flashcard deck. Each card shows the question, then flips to reveal the correct answer, a full explanation, and a memory tip. This is available on all three plans and is the fastest way to close knowledge gaps.
Which states require the NHIE? +
35 states currently require the NHIE. Some states (FL, NV, TX — PearsonVUE; IL, SD, WA — PSI with state additions; OK, TN, VT — PSI) use specific arrangements. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing board before registering.