The purpose of ashi is to serve the needs of its membership and the general public through education, research, and exemplary practice in the home inspection profession.

The annual conference educates members and non-members about developments in the home inspection profession. The conference provides a forum for individuals to exchange ideas on industry practice. ashi provides standard home inspection exams and ethics exams, covering all of the home's major systems. These exams test members on home inspection, professionalism, and home inspection ethics. ashi helps build home buyers' awareness on the importance of a quality home inspection. Ashi also provides the public with information concerning legislative compliance with issues on regulations.