What is TAREI?
Why Become a TAREI Member?
What are Some of the Benefits of TAREI Membership?
How Do I Join?
How can I get More Information?

What is TAREI? (Back to top)

The Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (T.A.R.E.I.) is a statewide professional organization formed in 1977, with a current membership of over 200 inspectors and related professionals. T.A.R.E.I. is charged with promoting a professional code of ethics for it's members, reviews and upgrades minimum guidelines and technical standards, provides recommendations to the Texas Real Estate Commission regarding licensing and standards, and conducts continuing education programs for all inspectors.

Why Become a TAREI Member? (Back to top)

• In any field of endeavor you'll find a select few who stand out from the rest...the leaders, the achievers, those who excel. The Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) is a state trade association comprised of real estate inspectors and those interested in the profession who are dedicated to applying higher standards to every aspect of their businesses. As a TAREI member, you will benefit from the competitive edge offered by your peers in the real estateinspection industry.

• TAREI is dedicated to exerting a beneficial influence upon the real estate industry by: Uniting those in, or interested in the profession to provide a strong voice in matters affecting the inspection industry.Promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct in the profession as expressed in the TAREI Code of Ethics.

What are Some of the Benefits of TAREI Membership? (Back to top)

• Legislative Representation: TAREI has retained a lobbyist to represent the interests of real estate inspectors before the Legislature and other regulatory agencies.

• Continuing Education: TAREI seminars are held on specific, timely subjects that are a valuable learning experience to inspectors and are available at a reduced rate to members. Another important benefit gained from attending seminars is the opportunity to rub elbows with and share the experiences of those who have already walked in your shoes! The camaraderie of a personal one-on-one discussion with your peers is worth more than the cost of membership if you only get one idea about improving your business.

• Insurance: TAREI endorses a general liability and errors and omissions insurance program at a reduced rate for members.

• Public Relations: TAREI maintains an ongoing public relations program to inform consumers on what TAREI is. The public relations program seeks to have consumers look to a TAREI member first when needing a real estate inspector.

• Publications: TAREI publishes a quarterly newsletter, TAREI Times, that features in-depth articles on trends in the industry and business practices. A quarterly news letter, TAREI Target contains timely information on industry events, educational seminars and membership information.

• Resource Guide: TAREI has developed a resource list of technical publications and consumer information that is available complimentary or at a nominal charge. The publications can be used to assist you in your business or to distribute to your clients.\

How Do I Join? (Back to top)

Membership classifications are based on the number of inspections, number of years as a TAREI member, and number of education courses taken, culminating in the Certified Professional Inspector.

• Affiliate: Suppliers of products or services to real estate inspectors. Apprentices may also qualify for affiliate membership.

• Associate and Inspector: Real estate inspectors and professional real estate inspectors may qualify as associate or inspector members.

How can I get More Information? (Back to top)

To receive a membership application, please contact the TAREI office at 800-241-1977 or 512-370-1977. You can also request one via E-mail from Andrea Barnard at andrea@tarei.com

If you are already a member of TAREI and would like to become a member of NTTAREI also, click here to download a copy of our online application in .pdf format.

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