National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling
Benefiting Consumers
Adoption of the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling shows that an organization is dedicated to providing a high level of quality and professionalism that current and future homeowners can recognize and expect. High standards encourage excellence and help guide professional conduct and decision-making in the field.
Working with an organization that has adopted the National Industry Standards gives existing and future homeowners the confidence that counselors/educators will:
- Provide their clients with correct and consistent information
- Represent a solid source of information to draw on before and after the home purchase
- Have the tools and knowledge to support their work
- Have pledged to serve clients with competence, fairness, and respect