Becoming An Affiliate
The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) is a voluntary, non-profit public-benefit organization of real estate inspectors. Founded in 1976, CREIA provides education, training and support services to its members and the real estate community. With 23 Chapters throughout the State and 700+ members and growing, CREIA is continuing to set the standard for professional real estate inspection. CREIA's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are recognized by the California Business and Professions Codes and are considered the standard of care by the real estate industry and legal profession in the state. Inspectors look to CREIA for solutions to their problems and answers to questions that help them operate successful businesses. Serving as an information resource is a significant element of the many services CREIA provides to its members. CREIA has developed this Affiliate Program in order to provide information and support services for home inspectors and our partners in the real estate community. This mutual benefit offering is designed to help our affiliate partners and inspectors grow their businesses in this competitive market and the ability to align you with the best in the industry. Our affiliate members are afforded special marketing opportunities and exposure to our members that offer tremendous value to our inspectors and the real estate community. We invite your company to become an Affiliate Member. Should you have any questions regarding this program, please contact our office at 800-848-7342 or visit www.creia.org. Thank you for your interest in the CREIA Affiliate Program. |
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP The firm must behave ethically ("kickbacks" to inspectors for referrals are not allowed); Contribute to the improvement of the real estate inspection profession; The firm must be properly licensed and insured in the State of California, if applicable; Produce long-term benefits to the Association as well as its members; Provide your company's marketing packet to the CREIA executive office. |
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Premier Affiliate Member - $1500 Anually A large banner ad (480 x 60) on the CREIA website with your company information, color logo and link to your company’s website. Authorized use of the CREIA Premium Affiliate logo on your advertising materials. Opportunities to attend, sponsor and exhibit at CREIA educational conferences and events at a significantly reduced rate. Preference of booth position* at CREIA state conferences, regardless of when you sign-up. |
Upon joining, a one-time half page introductory article welcoming your company to CREIA in the Inspector Journal magazine and in the Inspector eNews. One free, clickable, color logo and weblink to your company’s website on front page of Inspector eNews. Free subscription to both the Inspector Journal magazine and the Inspector eNews.
Listing in the Affiliate Directory (both paper and on-line versions). |
Include a CD or hard-copy marketing piece in all Candidate new member packets, and in renewing member welcome packets. Ability to attend any Chapter meeting in the State and present a five minute sales pitch on behalf of your company and products. Membership rosters sent to you via email four times per year. Laminate name badge. |
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Affiliate Member - $395 Annually A medium banner ad (240 x 60) on the CREIA website with your company information, color logo and link to your company’s website. Authorized use of the CREIA Affiliate Member logo on your advertising materials. Opportunities to attend and exhibit at CREIA educational conferences and events at a reduced rate. |
One-time, free, clickable, color logo and weblink to your company’s website in the Free subscription to both the Inspector Journal magazine and the Inspector eNews. Listing in the Affiliate Directory (both paper and on-line versions). |
Attend meetings at no more than three local Chapters of your choosing and present a five minute sales pitch on behalf of your company and products. Membership rosters sent to you via email twice per year. Laminate name badge. |
| Premiere Educational Affiliate - $600 Annually | ||
Our Mission Statement
- To represent the Real Estate Inspection Industry;
- To recognize and promote Real Estate Inspection as a unique; professional discipline;
- To provide leadership through education and by maintaining ethical and technical standards;
- To enhance consumer protection and promote public awareness of the Association.
Our Organizational Structure
Established in 1976, CREIA is a non-profit trade association, with chapters located throughout the state. CREIA is a member-driven, hands-on organization that provides educational programming and on-going opportunities for its members to interact at both local and statewide CREIA meetings and events. CREIA also provides many opportunities for its members to be involved in the governing of the association.
The CREIA Board of Directors is comprised of a thirteen member board with offices of: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary; and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to the CREIA Board of Directors, there are several standing committees that report to the Board of Directors.
Since 1976, the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), a non-profit corporation has been providing education, training, and support services to the real estate inspection industry and to the public. Inspectors must adhere to CREIA’s Code of Ethics and follow the Standards of Practice developed by the association. CREIA requires its members to successfully pass a written test of property systems and complete 30 hours of education each year. Members can accumulate credits through various sources of education including monthly chapter meetings, conferences, and other approved activities. CREIA keeps records to ensure that members are complying with the requirements. Educational topics cover a variety of technical subjects including updates and advances that affect property inspection and the business of real inspection.
CREIA Chapters
CREIA chapters are located throughout the state. Most chapters hold monthly educational meetings and special event programs. Each CREIA member selects a local chapter. All Affiliates, Inspector Members, Candidate Members and Prospective Members are invited to attend local meetings. Chapter meetings are an excellent way to meet and interact with peers, participate in educational programs, and market products and services to those in the inspection industry.