Whats New
A Very Special Announcement
InterNACHI is proud to announce the launch of a “super project” for the home inspection profession! With support from our friends at PRO-LAB, Home Inspector Pro, FREA, IAC2, and 2 national Cable TV companies, a new hi-definition broadcast studio is being built within a 5,000 sq. ft warehouse in Boulder, Colorado.
The studio will be used to develop advanced educational shows for the inspection industry using actual mockups of both residential and commercial systems and components. Consumer-level shows of interest to real estate agents, investors, buyers and sellers will also be developed here at the same time and will include commercials that tout InterNACHI inspectors exclusively. Click here to learn more!
NACHI.TV Episode 29 On The Air
Join Nick Gromicko as he talks to Scott Walter of FloodStop about FloodStop’s innovative new products and how InterNACHI members can become affiliates and increase their income. Click here to view the episode now!
Vendors – Support InterNACHI News and IncreaseYour Sales!
Looking to share your products and services with home inspectors across North America? InterNACHI News offers you the opportunity to reach more than 10,000 home inspection professionals directly for as little as one penny per impression!
We’re currently seeking sponsors for the newsletter, and would welcome the chance to team up with you. For more information, contact Eric at (847) 676-8424, or via e-mail.
Home Selling Tips for the Spring Market
Click here to read what Blanch Evans of realty.com has to say about helping sellers prepare for the spring selling season.
More Free Courses Released
We’re pleased to announce the release of its free, online log home course for inspectors. Developed by InterNACHI's own Kenton Shepard, this course is the largest, most in-depth log home inspection course of its kind. And, in keeping with InterNACHI's commitment to continuing education, it’s also free and open to all, and can be taken again and again without limit. Click here to get started!
We’re also delighted to announce the release of our free, online plumbing course, developed by InterNACHI’s Ben Gromicko –the largest, most in-depth plumbing course of its kind. Like the log home course, it’s also free to all members, and can be taken time and time again. Click here to check it out!
Get More Commercial Inspection Business Now!
Click here to join Nick as he speaks with Dan Finn and Matt Hickman of U.S. Reports about how home inspectors can get more commercial inspection work from the insurance industry.
A Little Help At Tax Time
Tax season is here, and many of us are looking forward to tax refunds (not to mention a tax rebate!) But many more of us dread filing tax returns. After all, it can be a confusing process. This site will help you find deductions that you may not know existed, including 13 of the most overlooked.
Free InterNACHI Trade Show Displays Available
Getting ready for a trade show, exhibition or presentation? InterNACHI now has giant, 8’ displays available for free loan to all members! Each comes with an InterNACHI tablecloth, and InterNACHI will also include a supply of brochures to hand out in addition to your own materials. Click here to order your display today!
New COMSOP Available (Free)
Click here for a free copy of InterNACHI’s new Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties, including a brand new thermal imaging addendum and Life-Safety section.
Home Inspection Nightmare Gallery
Every inspector has ‘em… a collection of “nightmare” photos. Click
here to see some real beauties from the This Old House web site!
Protect Your Eyes… In InterNACHI Style!
Home inspection professionals depend on their eyes for their livelihood, and protecting them against the sun’s harmful rays is a top priority. Now, you can protect your eyes in style with the brand new InterNACHI Polarized Sunglass kit, including laser- engraved sunglasses, hard case and polishing cloth – all for a special, members-only price of just $69 (a savings of $30)! Click
here to order yours today!
New Inspection Articles Online
InterNACHI and Allied Inspection Schools have recently teamed up to publish a number of useful and informative articles about the inspection and real estate professions that you can share with friends and colleagues, with new articles being added regularly. Click here to have a look!
Cell Phone ‘Do Not Call List’ Reminder
On March 12th, all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies, and you will very likely start to receive sales calls (and be charged for them on your cell phone plan). To prevent this, call the National Do-Not-Call Registry at 888-382-1222 and register your cell number. Doing so will legally block telemarketers for 5 years. (Please allow 30 days for the block to take effect).
Remember, You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different number. Help others by passing this on to all your clients, associates and friends.
Optimize Your Web Site
Join Home Inspector Pro's Dominic Maricic as he shares some of his top tips & tricks on optimizing your home inspection website (and increasing your business). Click here to watch now!
Free InterNACHI CE for All Canadian Real Estate Agents
We’re thrilled to announce that proposals for online continuing education for real estate agents in Canada have been approved, in principal, by every real estate board we've pitched the idea to, and that licensed Canadian real estate agents will be the first agents to earn some of their required continuing education from the comfort of their own homes.
The delivery of this unique service is made available through a partnership between NACHI.TV and InterNACHI's online course/testing system. The CE's will be delivered to all Canadian real estate agents via the Internet through the new Pluto Network at absolutely no charge. Click here for more details.
New IAC2 Courses Across The Country
Click here to learn about all the environmental testing courses now available from coast to coat, with new courses being added all the time!
Free Toner Tips
Most of us spend a lot of money on toner when we print our reports. For a free (PDF) tip sheet on cutting your toner costs, send an e-mail to nachinews@comcast.net with the words “Toner Tip Sheet” in the subject field (and be sure that nachinews@comcast.net is added to your e-mail filter so the tip sheet doesn’t bounce!).
Boost Your Business!
Business a little slow? Wondering what to do to get those extra 5-10 inspections each month? Try adding official InterNACHI color business cards & brochures to your marketing strategy! Now you can, for a very economical price, have the tools to get the extra inspections each month that you want. Click here to learn more.
InterNACHI In The News Again!
Click here to read the latest Denver Post article featuring InterNACHI’s Kenton Shepard on how to find and select the right roofing contractor.
Save On Photo Printing
If you’re like most inspectors, you probably have thousands of photographs stored on your computer. But when the time comes to actually print some of those photos, how do you avoid overpaying?
At PrintRates.com, you can compare prices at various photo-printing sites. Simply enter the number and size of prints you want. Then, click the Search button. You’ll see how different sites stack up. This can save you a bundle on photo printing! Of course, you should consider more than just price. So, read the reviews to find out how good each site is.
Deals & Discounts
InspectVue Software Officially Endorsed by InterNACHI
“If you are a NACHI member, you need to be using InspectVue!” – Nick Gromicko, InterNACHI Founder
Porter Valley’s Insectivore software has been called the most sophisticated report-writer ever, and for very good reason. This affordable easy to use software features scheduling, marketing, narratives & more – and can even be used on your PDA. Other benefits include an 11,000-entry web service that enables you to post and e-mail your reports, a complete invoicing system and more. And 7-day/week support is also included. Click here to learn more, call (800) 388-4541 or send an e-mail.
Stop Losing Money to Exterminators!
Kevin Hurley, a Board-Certified Entomologist and approved educator for InterNACHI CEUs, has recently introduced a wonderful series of WDI Distance Learning certification programs for home inspectors. Courses include topics such how to complete NPMA-33 forms, termite biology and entry points, how to recognize species damage, tools and basic/advanced building construction design.
With more than 18 years of experience in the urban pest control industry, Hurley is Board Certified by the Entomological Society of America and has worldwide training experience in the US, Canada and Europe. For more information on these valuable at-home courses, visit Kevin’s website, or call him directly at (845) 657-7027. Mention “NACHI30” when ordering and Kevin will take 25% off your order!
Calling All InterNACHI Chapter Presidents!
Home Inspector Essentials has launched a new affiliate program that allows InterNACHI Chapters to earn cash back on purchases made by their respective members. Now, inspectors earn individual rewards for purchases and simultaneously help provide support for his or her local InterNACHI chapter. It’s easy to sign up, completely free to participate and the reward possibilities are endless.
“This programs allows us to effectively provide support for inspectors at the chapter level across the country although we don’t have the ability to attend many of their key events”, said operations manager Erica Graeber.
To get program details, visit the Home Inspector Essentials website or contact program director Nick Amoroso at (888) 449-3701.
Boston Environmental Program = Added Revenue
Boston Environmental’s EPA-approved TankSure® Program is a fast, non-invasive system for evaluating residential above-ground fuel oil storage tanks that takes about 15 minutes and gives you yet another way to increase your revenue. Click here to learn more.
Calibration Service – Just $99!
Radon Corporation of America offers calibration services for most makes and models of radon monitors. Our custom designed calibration chamber is one of just several in the United States and is certified by Microbiology Consulting, Inc. We offer 48-hour turnaround from the time we receive your monitor. And for a limited time, we’ll calibrate your test instrument for just $99 and include FREE return shipping. For more information, log onto www.radoncorporation.com, call (877) 24-RADON or drop an e-mail.
KrawlGear - the Biggest Change in Crawling Since You Learned to Walk!
Why let bad backs, bumped and bum knees put you out of business? Discover how KrawlGear can help you prevent injuries and increase your profits. This gear takes a beating so you don’t have to… guaranteed!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR InterNACHI MEMBERS: The first 10 members to respond to this special offer this month will receive a FREE KrawlKap featuring hard shell head protection. Visit KrawlGear today!
FREE Inspection Marketing CD
Mike Crow of the Millionaire Inspector Community is offering InterNACHI members a free CD containing a variety of marketing secrets from Mike and members of his top coaching team PLUS a free two-month trial membership in his Millionaire Inspector Club! Get your copy and trial membership here. You will be asked to pay only $5.72 for shipping and handling.
NACHI Member Discount on the “Ultimate Ladder”
The durable, lightweight Telesteps ladder fits in the trunk of most cars, and is ideal for work in tight spaces. Available in a variety of sizes from 10.5’ to 14.5’ with a 300 lb. weight rating, these ladders are now available to InterNACHI members for a 5% discount with free shipping from our friends at REWCI. Check out the complete line at REWCI, or call 1-888-845-6597.
Economical Mold, E&O Coverage
Do you need Mold or E & O coverage? IOA is a binding authority for Lloyd’s of London, offering some of the best, most affordable nationwide protection the industry has to offer. Click here for more information and to compare rates, or contact Rod Morton directly at rod.morton@ioausa.com.
$1000.00 Credit Card System – FREE
InterNACHI News sponsor Bill Janis offers a fast, wireless system for accepting credit card payments from your customers. No upfront cash, no lease, no application or activation fee required. Even the shipping, installation, training and 24/7 support are free. Check it out here, or call Bill directly at (847) 263-1292.
