Yes: in Illinois, home inspectors need a state license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). You can check a name yourself on IDFPR License Lookup.
Home inspectors in Illinois: what buyers ask
How much does a home inspection cost?
No federal agency sets or publishes a home inspection price. HUD says FHA performs none, and EPA says fix radon at 4 pCi/L or more.
What must a seller disclose in Illinois?
An Illinois seller of one to four units, a condo or a co-op must complete the 24-item disclosure report and deliver it before the contract is signed (765 ILCS 77). If it arrives after signing, the buyer may cancel within 5 business days and get the earnest money back.
Check a home inspector yourself
- License required · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Titles you will see: Home inspector
- Check a name yourself: IDFPR License Lookup
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