WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF HOME INSPECTORS

What WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF HOME INSPECTORS does

The Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (WAHI) is a 501(c)(6) voluntary, not-for-profit professional association founded in 1994/1995 and headquartered in New Berlin, Wisconsin. WAHI serves licensed home inspectors, affiliate contractors, associate/student members, and Wisconsin realtors, providing education, advocacy, arbitration, and professional development services through 300+ members across five regional chapters (Chippewa Valley, Central, Fox Valley, Madison, Milwaukee). The association's product portfolio centers on a 40-hour Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Training Course compliant with Wisconsin DSPS requirements, an online education catalog of approximately 30 continuing education courses (each worth 2 CE credits toward the state's 40-credit renewal requirement), and biannual Education House & Training Seminars offering up to 15 CE credits with peer-review and hands-on rotation training. Member benefits include a court-tested WAHI Inspection Agreement template and an arbitration program administered through Construction Dispute Resolution Services (CDRS) and Resolute Systems, plus lobbying representation in Madison through Swandby/Kilgore Associates.

WAHI operates a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model built on monthly chapter meetings, biannual seminars, pre-licensing courses held multiple times per year across Wisconsin locations, an online CE catalog, and presence at realtor conventions (WRA, GMAR Home and Garden Show). Membership management runs on the Wild Apricot platform. Revenue mechanics are diversified across membership dues (subscription/recurring), pre-licensing and seminar registration fees (transactional, with member vs. non-member pricing tiers — e.g., pre-licensing $1,270 full course Fall 2026, up from $995 in 2023; seminar peer review $125 member/$200 non-member), online course sales ($30 member/$50 non-member), chapter meeting fees ($20-$50), and vendor booth fees ($200 affiliate/$275-$350 non-member). Key partnerships include Gold and Silver seminar sponsors (von Briesen and Roper, Inspector Pro Insurance, TG Analytical Laboratories), realtor associations, and the Wisconsin DSPS.

Name

WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF HOME INSPECTORS

Legal name

Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.

Website

https://wahigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association serving 300+ Wisconsin home inspectors through pre-licensing training, an online CE catalog, biannual seminars, five regional chapters, arbitration, and Madison-based advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Home Inspectors

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAGAOAA

Seasonal Home Readiness Inspection (Spring/Fall)

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Home Maintenance & Safety Checks (Seasonal/Preventive)

SECONDARYBPABAHAJ

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Fire, Life Safety & Building Compliance Services

Keywords

• Home inspector education
• Professional association services
• Continuing education training
• Pre-licensing training
• Professional membership benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide core revenue to support organization operations including executive director, website, newsletter, accountant, legal counsel, and lobbyist.
2. Pre-License Training Courses: 40-hour pre-licensing training courses compliant with State of Wisconsin DSPS requirements. Full 5-day course priced at $1,270.00 (Fall 2026), with field training only option at $825.00. Earlier pricing at $995.00 for full course, $650.00 for field training only.
3. Online Education Sales: Individual online courses sold through the online education catalog. Non-member price $50.00 per course, member price $30.00 per course.
4. Seminar Registrations: Revenue from Spring and Fall Education House & Training Seminars. Pricing varies by session type and membership status. Peer Review morning sessions $125 member/$200 nonmember. Rotation training afternoons $100 member/$175 nonmember. Saturday seminar registration $195-295 depending on early bird status and membership.
5. Chapter Meeting Fees: Local chapter meetings charge fees for dinner, meeting, and education credits. Milwaukee chapter $35 members/$50 nonmembers. Central chapter $30 members/$20 affiliates. Fox Valley chapter $25 including dinner.
6. Vendor Booth Fees: Vendor booth fees at seminars. Non-member booths $275-$350, Affiliate member booths $200.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors (WAHI) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association that provides education, training, advocacy, and arbitration services to home inspectors in Wisconsin. The core offerings include a 40-hour state-compliant pre-licensing training course, an online catalog of approximately 30 continuing education courses, biannual Education House & Training Seminars, monthly regional chapter meetings, a court-tested inspection agreement template, and a member arbitration program for dispute resolution.

Product overview

The Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors (WAHI) is a professional membership association offering a unified portfolio of education and support services for home inspectors in Wisconsin. The core offerings include a 40-hour Pre-License Home Inspector Training Course (meeting state requirements), an Online Education Catalog with 30+ courses for continuing education, and biannual Education House & Training Seminars providing peer review and hands-on rotation training. WAHI also provides a Residential Building Systems Training Course for realtors, a WAHI Inspection Agreement template, and Arbitration Services as member benefits. The association operates through five regional chapters across the state (Fox Valley, Madison, Milwaukee, Chippewa Valley, and Central).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 40-Hour Pre-License Home Inspector Training Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ graduates from pre-licensing program have become licensed inspectors and WAHI members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered gold sponsor, silver sponsor, core, flagship and minor.

• von Briesen and Roper, s.c.gold sponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor for WAHI Spring 2026 Seminar. Attorney Trace Hummel from von Briesen and Roper, s.c. serves as a sponsor, providing legal expertise to the association.
• Inspector Pro Insurancegold sponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor for WAHI Spring 2026 Seminar. Inspector Pro Insurance provides insurance products specifically designed for home inspectors.
• TG Analytical Laboratoriessilver sponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver Sponsor for WAHI Spring 2026 Seminar. TG Analytical Laboratories provides testing services relevant to home inspections.
• Construction Dispute Resolution Services (CDRS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCDRS provides arbitration services for WAHI members to resolve disputes without costly litigation. This is a key member benefit offered through the association.
• Resolute SystemscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResolute Systems provides arbitration services referenced in WAHI materials for dispute resolution between members and clients.
• Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership with WRA including booth presence at annual conventions, collaborative realtor training programs, and open-door policy for discussions on inspection issues. WRA convention participation helps promote the importance of home inspections to realtors and homebuyers.
• Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors (GMAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMAR partnership includes booth presence at the GMAR Home and Garden Show and collaboration on industry issues affecting the Milwaukee real estate market.
• Realtors Association of Northeast Wisconsin (RANW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFox Valley Chapter has partnered successfully with RANW to deliver Home Inspection Basics courses to realtors in their area.
• Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)coreOthersWAHI maintains a strong relationship with Wisconsin DSPS, the regulatory body for home inspectors. The association provides input on standards of practice and is known as the 'Go To' source for Madison when home inspector related issues arise.
• American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAHI supports ASHI and encourages membership in national organizations as part of its objectives to promote high standards in the profession.
• National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAHI supports NAHI and encourages members to consider national certification in addition to state licensing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Association of Certified Home Inspectors: InterNACHI is a major national home inspector association known for its large online education catalog and low-cost certification programs — directly competing with WAHI on continuing education delivery and member value proposition.
• American Society of Home Inspectors: ASHI is the largest national professional association for home inspectors in the U.S. WAHI explicitly encourages its members to also join ASHI, making it the most direct national peer with the same member benefits, education, and advocacy model.
• National Association of Home Inspectors: NAHI is the third major national home inspector association offering certification and standards of practice. WAHI explicitly encourages members to consider NAHI national certification in addition to state licensing.

Regional players

• Illinois Association of Home Inspectors: Illinois state-level home inspector association providing education, advocacy, and member services — directly comparable to WAHI's structure and mission, but serving Illinois inspectors rather than Wisconsin.
• Michigan Association of Home Inspectors: A neighboring state-level home inspector association in Michigan operating a similar chapter-based education, advocacy, and CE model — comparable in scope to WAHI but serving a different geographic market.
• Minnesota Association of Building Officials: Regional professional body serving building and inspection professionals in Minnesota with similar education, advocacy, and standards-of-practice functions — comparable peer operating in an adjacent Midwest market.

Others

• Wisconsin Realtors Association: WRA is a flagship strategic partner of WAHI, with WAHI maintaining booth presence at the annual convention and collaborating on inspector-realtor training. Not a direct peer, but a critical referral and demand-generation channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wahigroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wisconsin-association-of-home-inspectors

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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