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Welcome!
In an effort to keep our members abreast of the latest news & happenings and NACHI and the real estate industry, we are pleased to bring you the premiere issue of NACHI News.
This newsletter is 100% free of charge (without the use of your membership dollars), and is brought to you by NACHI and our participating sponsors. We encourage you to pass it along to your clients, friends and colleagues, and we welcome your thoughts, comments and ideas Please feel free to drop us an e-mail anytime at nachinews@comcast.net! |
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Strength in Numbers: NACHI membership tops 9,300;
September/October Web Hits Top 28 million
We’re proud to announce that NACHI recently surpassed the 9,300 member mark, and that with millions of hits per month, NACHI.org is not just the inspection industry's most popular website, it is now one of the most popular websites on the Internet! Take a look at our North American membership map and web stats here.
NACHI launches NACHI.TV
The final touches are being added to our newest project NACHI.TV, the inspection industry's first on-demand webcasting portal. Once completed, our programs will feature the inspection profession's very best educators, industry leaders and vendors as guests.
NACHI members will also have access free educational videos on everything from commercial Inspections to thermal imaging techniques, hosted by our profession’s most accomplished and respected speakers and trainers. Click here to learn more about this exciting new NACHI feature!
Chapter System Update
For those members are using the NACHI chapter management system, we’re pleased to announce an upgrade which will allow you to display the member list you now maintain on the "Members/Officers" page under a new "Chapter Members and Chapter Officers" page on your site. Click here to see a demo, or here to learn more.
Search Engine Improvements
We’ve also added a new feature to NACHI's search engines that lets you specify the ZIP code that best represents your primary market (rather than your physical location, which often does not match where you do most of your business). You can update this field by logging into the NACHI members-only section and choosing the "Edit Your Profile" option near the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Read more here.
Economists Weigh Housing Market
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, many economists continue to argue over the state of the housing market, with “bulls” saying things are improving and “bears” predicting a possible recession, driven by falling real estate values. Click here to read more.
Free Report Downloads
8 Steps to Getting Top Search Engine Rankings for Home Inspectors (PDF)
The Home Inspection Business: A White Paper for Change (PDF)
"Official" NACHI Homeowner's Manual Now Available
Commissioned by Nick Gromicko and written by NACHI's report-writing consultant, Dr. Keith Swift, NACHI’s official, “Manual for a Happy Home” is ready to be printed. This handsome, 81-page book contains a plethora of valuable home maintenance information, making it an ideal housewarming gift for clients, an impressive addendum to your reports and a handy reference guide for yourself.
These manuals will be available for $4.95 each (or $4.50 each for a case of 35), with free shipping. Place your pre-order now by clicking here.
NACHI Joins Forces with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
NACHI has negotiated a deal with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for all NACHI members. You can now enjoy all the benefits of membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as if you joined yourself. A list of benefits is being sent to every NACHI member soon. Click here to learn more.
InspectorMall.com Doubles in Size
Many of you are already familiar with the vast array of products and services available at NACHI’s online Inspector Mall, but if you haven’t visited lately, you’re in for a big treat. Check it out at here.
Forecaster Predicts Drop in Home Prices
In one of the starkest views yet of the housing slowdown, Moody’s Economy.com is projecting that housing prices will decline in more than 100 of the nation’s metropolitan areas. Read more here.
NACHI Welcomes Mike Nelson to the Education Team
We’re pleased to announce that ICC/IBC-certified building inspector Mike Nelson has joined the NACHI family of educators, and will be speaking several of our upcoming NACHI events. Learn more about Mike and the knowledge he brings to the NACHI team here.
NACHI Continuing Education Events
NACHI is hosting a number of valuable continuing education events across the country in November and December. To find an event in your area, click here.
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FREE Chapter Web Sites Available for Every NACHI member
In keeping with NACHI's efforts to give individual members more control in their local markets, we’re pleased to assist any member in forming their own local chapter, including a free chapter web site and free hosting. Click here for more information, or drop us an e-mail.
Pro-Lab Opens Canadian Office
NACHI partner Pro-Lab is proud to announce the grand opening of their new laboratory facility in Canada. The laboratory, located at 40 Hanlan Road, Building 44 in Toronto, will be able to receive mold samples starting Monday, November 6th, 2006. For more information, contact Pro-Lab at (800-427-0550) or via e-mail.
FREA Announces New Inspector Protection Program
FREA’s Certified Inspector Home Protection Program (CIHPP) reduces lawsuits against home inspectors and gives your clients greater peace of mind, saves you time and energy when normal "wear and tear" issues arise after your inspections. Click here for details and enrollment information, or call (800) 882-4410.
$200.00 NACHI Discount on Hands-Free Reporting Software
To coincide with the introduction of Interspect VoiceTM, the world's first "Hands-Free" home inspection software package, Onclarity, Inc. announces an additional $200 discount for NACHI members. Click here to learn more.
NACHI Discount on Tablet Computers
Paradise Computers (a Select Partner with Motion Computing has teamed up with NACHI to offer our members a discount of up to $150 on selected tablet computer products. Click here to learn more.
Attention Chapters: Free Educational Displays
DeckLok Bracket Systems has generously offered educational displays for NACHI chapters. Visit or contact Jim Miller, V.P.
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