Certified Instructors
​& Industry Experts

InterNACHI's 2022 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 consumers and agents, apply successful business strategies, and much more in this track. 
The InterNACHI® Education Department is currently submitting all convention classes for CE approval
in each state. If you don’t see your state listed yet, please check its status by emailing [email protected]

Friday, October 21st

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ancillary Services: How to Write a Commercial Inspection Report
​Track: Ancillary Services
Presenter: Britt Treece
​Location: Ballroom A
As inspectors, our job is to observe, analyze, and clarify. In this class, we'll investigate how each step leads to inspection integrity, brand excellence, and happy clients. Both CCPIA and ASTM standards will show us how to study, assess, and write in ways that help clients and ourselves. While specific narrative help will be provided, we’ll spend the majority of the time considering the theory behind writing excellent commercial reports. 
State Approvals:  AL, DE, ICC, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, VA, WA, WI
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:  AL, BPI, DE, FL, KY, ICC, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, VA, WA, WI
Business & Marketing: Riding the Waves of Business & Marketing Your Business
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: Chuck Tolbert
​Location: Ballroom C
Join Chuck Tolbert of All Star Home Inspections based in Augusta, Georgia, to learn how to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to how you spend your time and money in your business. Are you riding the waves of your business, or caught up in the riptide? In this session, Chuck will discuss reaching your full potential, maximizing your team, managing money in your business, learning marketing fundamentals, and much more!​
State Approvals:  AL, DE, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, NM, TN, WA, VA
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: AL, DE, ICC, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, OR, VA, WA, WI
Advanced Inspections: 2022 Energy Code: What's New for Low-rise Residential Buildings
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: California Energy Commission with Chris Olvera
​Location: Ballroom B
This class will provide an overview of the updates to the 2022 Energy Code for low-rise residential new-construction buildings, as well as additions and alterations to existing low-rise residential buildings. Topics will include new requirements for photovoltaic systems, expanded requirements for high-performance attics and walls, as well as indoor air quality, new options for water heaters, and more. 
State Approvals: IN, LA, MS, NM, VA
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: ​AL, DE, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, NM, OH, ​TN, VA, WI
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: AL, BPI, DE, FL, ICC, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, NM, NY, OH, OR, TN, VA, WA, WI
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: ​AL, BPI, DE, ICC, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, TN, VA
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: IN, LA, MS, NM, VA
Ancilliary Services: Basic Pool Inspections
Track: Ancilliary
Presenter: Michael Shaw
​Location: Room 100AB
We'll teach you what a pool is and its required components. We'll show you what to look for at the pump, filter, and heater. Are plaster, tile, coping, and decking really necessary? We'll explain why. Learn the causes of defects of a pool's different parts, and the best options for repair.
State Approvals: AL, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, OR, RI, VA

Saturday, October 22nd

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: AL, BPI, DE, ICC, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, NM, NY, OH, OR, TN, VA, WA, WI
Advanced Inspections: Advanced Air Conditioning
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: Charles Bellefontaine
​​Location: Ballroom B
This class covers the different options for testing air conditioning systems during a home inspection, as well as the science behind the refrigeration cycle, how to determine the proper wire and breaker sizes, and what causes air conditioning systems to fail. The history of air conditioning and its early uses will also be reviewed.
State Approvals:  AL, DE, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, OR, VA, WI
Business & Marketing: Dealing with Local Building Departments & Becoming ICC-Certified
Track: Business & Marketing
Presenter: John England
​Location: Ballroom C
Performing home inspections on new construction when local building departments are also involved can sometimes get contentious for both parties.  This course will help you understand their purpose and objectives, and how to help your clients understand the differences between their job and yours. 
 
We will also discuss the importance of becoming ICC-certified.  Many states license building (code) inspectors differently than they do home inspectors.
State Approvals: ​AL, DE, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, NY, TN, WA, VA
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ancillary Services: 105 Commercial Inspections in 5 Years
Track: Ancillary Services
Presenter: Britt Treece
​Location: Ballroom A
We’ll explore the protocol, process, and tools used I’ve used in performing 105 commercial property inspections over the last five years. I’ll also present training and tips for growing your own commercial property inspection business,
​and the benefits of joining CCPIA, the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association.
State Approvals:  BPI, ICC, IN, LA, MS, NM, NV, NY, OH, TN, VA, WA
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: AL, BPI, DE, FL, ICC, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TN,  VA, WA, WI
Business & Marketing: Building Your Network with Brokers
Track: Business & Marketing
Presenter: John Gillam
​Location: Ballroom C
This course will look at how to effectively work with real estate professionals and build a top-of-mind business model as efficiently and affordably as possible. Leveraging today's technology – not just in performing inspections, but also in how you market, connect, and retain your book of business – is crucial. Understanding your role from a buyer's, seller's and broker’s perspectives is key. This class will help you implement the best marketing practices for today's environment.
State Approvals:  IN, LA, MS, NM, WA, VA
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ancillary Services: Offering Mold Testing: Tips from an Expert Witness
Track: Ancillary Services
Presenters: Michael Lauby & Michael Buettner
​Location: Ballroom A
Limit your liability while growing your profits with the help of a network of professionals who can mentor you and your staff in environmental testing services.
State Approvals: ​AL, BPI, DE, FL, KY, ICC, IN, LA, MS, MT, NM, NY, OH, OK, TN, VA, WA
Advanced Inspections: Advanced HVAC Inspection
Track: Advanced Inspections
Presenter: Lon Henderson
​Location: Ballroom B
In this class, we’ll look “behind the curtain” into the science of some of the codes and rules related to HVAC.  We’ll explore the history of why and how the combustion air requirements matter.  We’ll take a dive into the deep blue of a flame.  You never see scorch marks around a furnace flue, so is the 1-inch clearance really a big deal?  What does the PVC/ABS debate for exhaust flues mean for high-efficiency condensing appliances?  What is a condensate neutralizer, and why does it matter?  We’ll discuss the reasons for the most common problems we see with HVAC systems, and try to have fun with all of it.
State Approvals: AL, BPI, DE, FL, ICC, IN, KY, MT, LA, MS, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TN, VA, WA, WI
Business & Marketing: Home Inspections Gone Wrong...Case Studies and Risk Prevention
Track: Business & Marketing
Presenter: Joe Denneler
​Location: Ballroom C
Attorney Joe Denneler dives into actual lawsuits against home inspectors and provides effective methods to avoid claims and best manage risk.
State Approvals: IN, MS, LA, VA

Presentations for New Members

How to Achieve Success as a
​New Member of InterNACHI®

Presenter: Ben Gromicko
When: Friday, October 21 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
​Location: Room 100AB
Learn how to take advantage of all the free, online resources provided to all InterNACHI® members in order to be a successful home inspector, including free accredited training and certification programs, free business and marketing services, free inspector mentoring, free inspection software, free legal documents and advice, free membership benefits, and much more! Welcome to InterNACHI® at www.nachi.org

How Professional Marketing Can Elevate Your Business

Presenters: Ian Schroff & Chris "CK" Krowiak
When: Saturday, October 22 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
​Location: Room 100AB
You get only one chance to make a good first impression, so make sure your marketing looks polished and professional.  The designers from InterNACHI’s Member Marketing Team will explain the importance of having a unique logo for your business, as well as how your branding represents you and your company. They’ll also discuss some design do’s and don’ts so that your marketing doesn’t un-sell your services.

Exhibitor Presentations

Using Technology to Improve and Secure Your Business

Presenter: Dominic Maricic
When: Saturday, October 22 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
​Location: Room 100AB​
We'll cover the ways you can leverage smartphone apps and other technology to improve your email deliverability, secure your financial and business accounts from hackers, and much more. This is a presentation you can't afford to miss!

Bike Ride Activity

​When: Thursday, October 20 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Marshall Canyon
Calling all cycling enthusiasts!  There's no better way to start the day than to enjoy an outdoor activity. The beautiful mountains near the Ontario Convention Center are filled with great mountain biking trails. Join Dominic Maricic, CEO of Home Inspector Pro, for a fun-filled ride through nearby Marshall Canyon. Dominic can arrange bike rentals for those interested if they're requested in advance. Experience required. To sign up, email [email protected].

Sewer Scope Training

Presenter: Jim Krumm
When: Thursday, October 20 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
​Location: Ontario Convention Center, Room 104B

The total cost of the one-day class is $499 for InterNACHI® members. Not included with convention ticket.
Become a Certified Sewer Scope Inspector in this one-day, hands-on training class held at the Professional Inspectors Convention in Ontario, California. Certified Master Inspector® and InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector® Jim Krumm will be your instructor. You'll learn how to perform sewer scope inspections, identify and describe pipes and defects observed during the inspection, and add this ancillary inspection to your services to increase your profits.

To become a Certified Sewer Scope Inspector, you must complete this training and the InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector® requirements.

Return and Supply Temperature Differences

Presenter: Eric Grubbs
When: Friday, October 21 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
​Location: Room 100AB
We often hear that if there is a 20-degree temperature difference between the return and supply air temperature, the system is working properly. But is that really the case? We will go over factors that affect this rule of thumb and how a higher or lower temperature difference could mean the system is performing the way it was designed. 

HVAC Safety and Operational Problems

Presenter: Bill Brown with Brownson Technical Schools
When: Friday, October 21 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
​Location: Room 100AB
This class will cover the telltale signs of problems with venting gas-fired furnaces and central air conditioners that could affect their efficient operation, such as leaking ductwork, and missing or damaged insulation on the AC's suction lines. We'll also discuss how to check whether the system appears to be putting out its full capacity, as well as information about how a seemingly reasonable repair issue could potentially require a whole new system. 

The California Home Inspector

Presenter: Keith Vreeken
When: Saturday, October 22 | 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
​Location: Room 100AB
CREIA-Certified Inspector Keith Vreeken will discuss what's new with California building codes and laws.​

The Latest and Greatest Updates in Home Inspector Pro Inspection Software

Presenter: Home Inspector Pro
When: Saturday, October 22 | 10:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
​Location: Room 104B
Learn how new features like the Client Presentation App and Team Inspections have helped change the way inspectors work. Check out the new features that we’re developing, and get tips on improving your workflow, reducing your time spent on site, and improving the appearance of your report.

Marketing Automation Strategies & Tracking ROI

Presenter: Wolfpack Advising
When: Friday, October 21 | 10:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
​Location: Room 104B
Join Wolfpack Advising to learn the best marketing automation strategies and how to track your exact return on investment. Hundreds of home inspection companies are already using these marketing automation sequences to convert top agents, inactive agents, listing agents, and new buyer's agents into more inspection jobs with these strategies.

Up Your Game & Income with Sporecyte’s AI-Powered Mold & IAQ Testing

Presenter: Sporecyte
When: Friday, October 21 | 1:30 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
​Location: Room 104B
Our goal is to make your job easier with artificial intelligence (AI). Discover how to make more money and improve your reputation with the best mold and IAQ reports in the industry. Join us for this presentation and take home a Kolemon Self-Lock Tape Measure!

Demonstrations

Simpson Strongtie Deck Demo

Presenter: Simpson Strontie
When: October 21 & 22 throughout each day
​Location: Exhibit Hall A
Simpson Strongtie will perform a deck demonstration. A small deck will be built to demonstrate how a deck should be constructed. ​

Infrared Mobile Training
​Unit Tour

Presenter: Peter Hopkins with United Infrared
When: October 21 & 22 throughout each day
​Location: Exhibit Hall A
Join Peter Hopkins of United Infrared and take a tour of their 35-foot mobile training facility. This self-contained, air-conditioned trailer has entry and exit points for easy traffic flow. Rent this trailer to teach your thermal imaging class. Click here to take an online tour.

Inspector Mentoring and Teaching Trailer for Hands-On Sewer Scope Training

Presenter: Jim Krumm
When: October 21 & 22 throughout each day
​Location: Exhibit Hall A
Visit the IM - Inspector Mentoring and Training Teaching Trailer for hands-on sewer scope practice / training and camera demo. Over 60 feet of actual sewer line with multiple access locations to simulate real world conditions.
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