Certified Master Instructors
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InterNACHI's 2021 Professional Inspectors Convention will be packed with advanced training and education divided into three tracks: Advanced; Ancillary; and Business & Marketing. InterNACHI® School is currently submitting the workshops for individual state CE approval, so check back often for updates.

Three Track Options

 Ancillary Services

Boost your home inspection skills by learning how to perform and offer different types of inspections as part
​of a total package of services, including sewer scoping, commercial property inspections, thermal imaging inspections, and much more in this track. 

Advanced Inspections

Expand your knowledge and inspection techniques by learning how to perform
​complete and thorough inspections of various house systems, including pools, the structure, electrical systems, home energy, and much
​more in this track. 

Business & Marketing

Make more money for your inspection business by learning how to grow your profits, target your marketing to millennials and agents, apply successful business strategies, and much more in this track. 

Friday, October 16th

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ancillary Services: Commercial Inspection Report Writing
Track: Ancillary Services
Presenter: Ray Kline
​Location: Ballroom A
This workshop presented in conjunction with the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA), will teach you how to select or build a commercial report template, and develop defect ratings, content and terminology.  We’ll also discuss special considerations and photo selections.  A full commercial inspection report using Spectora software will be illustrated. We’ll conclude with a PowerPoint presentation and a Q&A.
State Approvals:  BPI, FL, ICC, LA, NC, WA
Advanced Inspections: EIFS, Stucco, MSV & Water Intrusion
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: Ronald Huffman
​Location: Ballroom B
In this class, the inspector will learn about the similarities and differences between EIFS, stucco, and adhered manufactured stone veneer. By the end, the inspector should be able to accurately identify whether the wall cladding is a type of EIFS or stucco. We'll also go over the common locations to look for installation errors, and illustrate the damage those errors may cause.
State Approvals: BPI, ICC, LA
Business & Marketing: Building a Profitable Inspection Business
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: Greg Bryan
​Location: Ballroom C
What do sole proprietors and multi-inspector firm owners have in common? They are all business owners. Learn the successful business building models that guarantee your long-term success and profitability. You will learn the three divisions of every inspection business, how to calculate employee compensation, and how to implement profitable growth strategies
State Approvals: BPI, LA
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ancillary Services: Introduction to Sewer Scopes
Track: Ancillary Services
Presenter: Jim Krumm
​Location: Ballroom A
Learn how to make more profit per inspection by adding this ancillary inspection. This class is designed to show home inspectors the profit potential of adding sewer scoping to their ancillary services. It will give them a general idea of what a sewer scope inspection consists of, what the inspector should look for, and a basic understanding of sewer line materials and the common defects associated with different types of sewer lines. We’ll also discuss what to look for in a camera system.
State Approvals: FL, ICC, LA, WV
Advanced Inspections: Advanced Residential Electrical Inspections
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: Ray Kline
​Location: Ballroom B
This workshop will take an in-depth look at electrical theory and science, and how it applies to residential electrical inspections. We’ll conclude with a PowerPoint presentation and a Q&A.
State Approvals: BPI, FL, ICC, LA, MD, WA, WV
Business & Marketing: Millennial Marketing: How to Capture Agents & Buyers
Track: Business & Marketing
Presenter: Spectora with Kevin & Michael Wagstaff
​Location: Ballroom C
This workshop will give both new and experienced inspectors actionable tips, advice and best practices for increasing their digital presence and booking more home inspections. We'll define complex topics, such as positive and negative SEO ranking factors, how to write effective blog content, technical website issues, and more. Inspectors will walk away with a to-do list of foundational digital marketing tips, software tools, and a modern mindset for how to compete in the digital era.
State Approvals: BPI, LA, NC, WA, WV
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ancillary Services: Chasing Water Using Thermal Imaging
Track: Ancillary Services
Presenter: Peter Hopkins​
​Location: Ballroom A
Water is one of the most destructive elements and is often difficult to identify when it comes to locating the root cause in a house. United Infrared has been chasing water for years using thermal imaging, which is a very effective technology for mapping moisture paths in a completely non-destructive manner. Thermal imaging provides immediate visual results, which can often expose the actual source. The goal of this presentation is to help inspectors discover ways that infrared technology can be used to detect moisture intrusion in homes.
State Approvals: BPI, ICC, LA, MD, NC, WA, WV
Advanced Inspections: Hurricanes Destroy, But Only If We Let Them
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: Troy Bishop
​Location: Ballroom B
“Hurricanes Destroy, But Only If We Let Them" will feature photos taken the morning after Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida. Discussion will center on different types of structural failures and how better inspection procedures could have saved numerous types of structures. Additional training will be presented regarding how to categorize existing structures, how to evaluate cracks in structures, how to properly read product approvals, and other items to ensure hurricane resilience.
State Approvals: AK, BPI, ICC, NC, WA, WV
Business & Marketing: Introduction to QuickBooks® for Inspectors
Track: Business & Marketing
Presenter: Michelle Shishilla
​Location: Ballroom C
This class is designed to give inspectors everything they need to begin using QuickBooks® as a tool to monitor the income and expenses for their home inspection business.
 
We’ll cover initial company settings and best practices, establish a chart of accounts, add items and services, create invoices, process billing, add vendors, write checks, collect and post check and credit card payments, and reconcile the accounts each month.
 
We’ll briefly discuss some basic reports you should be familiar with. We will also cover best practices for integrating QuickBooks® with ISN.
 
Although this class will specifically cover QB Online, its principles and sample chart of accounts can be applied to the desktop version of QuickBooks®. A sample chart of accounts for home inspectors will be provided. QB Online Essentials will be used for teaching purposes.​
State Approvals: TBD

Saturday, October 17th

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ancillary Services: Using Thermal Imaging for Energy Audits
Track: Ancillary Services
Presenter: Bill Fabian
​Location: Ballroom A
This workshop will present information on the optimal conditions needed to effectively use an infrared camera to evaluate the building envelope to determine insulation performance. We will also demonstrate how an infrared camera can be used to identify air infiltration and exfiltration points. We’ll also discuss minimum camera requirements, and show examples of why some infrared cameras are not suited for use for energy audits or home inspections.
State Approvals: AK, BPI, ICC, LA, NC, WA, WV