What is the primary ethical obligation of an InterNACHI member regarding commissions?

The primary ethical obligation of an InterNACHI member regarding commissions focuses on maintaining integrity and transparency in their professional conduct. The principle behind rejecting all forms of commission underscores the importance of providing unbiased service to clients. Accepting commissions can create potential conflicts of interest, where a member’s judgment might be influenced by financial incentives rather than the client’s best interests.

By rejecting commissions entirely, InterNACHI members can assure clients that their recommendations and findings are based solely on objective assessments, fostering trust and credibility. This commitment to ethical standards ensures that members uphold the highest level of professionalism, reinforcing the trust that clients place in home inspection services.

While some alternatives may suggest accepting commissions with certain conditions or only providing them selectively, these approaches can still create perceived or actual conflicts. Therefore, upholding a strict policy of rejecting all commissions safeguards the integrity of the inspection profession and aligns with the ethical standards expected of InterNACHI members.