1. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTORS

2. How To Join? Simply go to www.nachi.org Simply go to www.nachi.orgwww.nachi.org Fill Out The NACHI Application Fill Out The NACHI Application Pay the $ 289 Annual Fee Pay the $ 289 Annual Fee Once you enroll you will have to complete a series of NACHI sponsored courses and an on-line test within the time frame listed in your application Once you enroll you will have to complete a series of NACHI sponsored courses and an on-line test within the time frame listed in your application

3. Once a Member… What’s Next? What’s Next? Sign Up For the Message Board Sign Up For the Message Board List the Zip Codes you will inspect in the members only section List the Zip Codes you will inspect in the members only section Browse the NACHI Mall… There are many items to benefit the inspector Browse the NACHI Mall… There are many items to benefit the inspector

4. NACHI is growing! Due to Individuals like yourself, NACHI has seen tremendous growth over the last 5+ years. Due to Individuals like yourself, NACHI has seen tremendous growth over the last 5+ years. Over 9,400 members strong Over 9,400 members strong A Network of Professionals throughout the United States and Canada A Network of Professionals throughout the United States and Canada Additional members worldwide Additional members worldwide

5. NACHI can help Manuals and e-books on…… Manuals and e-books on…… Marketing Marketing Insulating yourself from Litigation Insulating yourself from Litigation Developing a Business Plan Developing a Business Plan Charging More and Making More Charging More and Making More And many more to select from! And many more to select from!

6. NACHI Cares For a fee of $ 289 annually (less than the cost of a cup of coffee and roll daily) you, as a member have access to all files, web sites, e-books, manuals and networking with other hard working NACHI Members For a fee of $ 289 annually (less than the cost of a cup of coffee and roll daily) you, as a member have access to all files, web sites, e-books, manuals and networking with other hard working NACHI Members A small price for success! A small price for success!

7. FREE COURSES Access to On-Line Free CE Courses Access to On-Line Free CE Courses Access to Reduced Fee Course from Educational Vendors throughout the United States and Canada Access to Reduced Fee Course from Educational Vendors throughout the United States and Canada Access to reduced fee merchandise Access to reduced fee merchandise NACHI’s own free online courses NACHI’s own free online courses Membership is worth it! Membership is worth it!

8. NACHI Ethics NACHI members agree to follow a Strict Code of Ethics NACHI members agree to follow a Strict Code of Ethics NACHI’s guidelines are Nationwide and have been adopted by each member of NACHI NACHI’s guidelines are Nationwide and have been adopted by each member of NACHI NACHI Professionals are a class above, based upon our commitment to Standards and Ethics. NACHI Professionals are a class above, based upon our commitment to Standards and Ethics.

9. NACHI Chapters NACHI encourages Chapters throughout the country to benefit the membership. NACHI encourages Chapters throughout the country to benefit the membership. NACHI Members are able to participate in meetings as they are made available and encouraged to “GET INVOLVED ON A LOCAL LEVEL” NACHI Members are able to participate in meetings as they are made available and encouraged to “GET INVOLVED ON A LOCAL LEVEL”

10. National Conference NACHI hosts an annual conference, deemed to be the gold standard of the Home Inspection Industry. NACHI hosts an annual conference, deemed to be the gold standard of the Home Inspection Industry. NACHI Brings Educators, Speakers, Vendors and Merchants together for the benefit of all NACHI Members. NACHI Brings Educators, Speakers, Vendors and Merchants together for the benefit of all NACHI Members. This Year’s conference is in Canada- check it out at www.nachi.org This Year’s conference is in Canada- check it out at www.nachi.orgwww.nachi.org

11. NACHI Learning NACHI has approved Educators who are the best in the business to instruct new and seasoned inspectors. NACHI has approved Educators who are the best in the business to instruct new and seasoned inspectors. NACHI encourages education and requires continuing education annually NACHI encourages education and requires continuing education annually The goal of education is to maintain or improve one’s skills in this industry The goal of education is to maintain or improve one’s skills in this industry

12. NACHI Education NACHI’s Education Committee is designed as a think tank of those involved in educating Inspectors NACHI’s Education Committee is designed as a think tank of those involved in educating Inspectors NACHI encourages meaningful education in a host of delivery methods including internet, traditional classroom learning and CD Rom technology. NACHI encourages meaningful education in a host of delivery methods including internet, traditional classroom learning and CD Rom technology.

13. Inspection Software Anyone who is anyone has made agreements with NACHI to offer to our members high quality, discounted software for our members. Anyone who is anyone has made agreements with NACHI to offer to our members high quality, discounted software for our members. Check out the NACHI Mall at Check out the NACHI Mall at www.nachi.org for information! www.nachi.org for information! www.nachi.org

14. Why NACHI? Why Not NACHI? Why Not NACHI? More education Nationally More education Nationally More Chapters throughout the USA More Chapters throughout the USA More Free Material More Free Material Networking with 9000+ members Networking with 9000+ members A Message Board with 1000’s of postings- hundreds daily! A Message Board with 1000’s of postings- hundreds daily!

15. Licensing & NACHI Licensing should not effect NACHI Membership. Licensing should not effect NACHI Membership. NACHI can help those to enter the field and become Licensed NACHI can help those to enter the field and become Licensed NACHI can help those to meet CE regulations in the specific state that mandates licensing NACHI can help those to meet CE regulations in the specific state that mandates licensing

16. New York Specific In New York there are multiple schools working with NACHI to offer affordable education. This presentation was created by www.merrellinstitute.com deemed in 2006 as the largest Home Inspection School based upon grads! In New York there are multiple schools working with NACHI to offer affordable education. This presentation was created by www.merrellinstitute.com deemed in 2006 as the largest Home Inspection School based upon grads!www.merrellinstitute.com The 3 rd school approved in NYS for Licensed Home Inspectors The 3 rd school approved in NYS for Licensed Home Inspectors

17. Other State Regs We recommend you check the NACHI web site: We recommend you check the NACHI web site: www.nachi.org www.nachi.org www.nachi.org All classes, all seminars, all chapter meetings and all downloads are posted daily in the what’s new section of a 50,000 page web system All classes, all seminars, all chapter meetings and all downloads are posted daily in the what’s new section of a 50,000 page web system

18. Are You Ready? You can lead a horse to water. You can lead a horse to water. A horse will only drink when the horse is thirsty. A horse will only drink when the horse is thirsty. Those who join NACHI have a thirst for knowledge, a thirst for networking and a thirst to succeed in this field. Those who join NACHI have a thirst for knowledge, a thirst for networking and a thirst to succeed in this field. NACHI Means Business! NACHI Means Business!

19. NACHI and Success No one can guarantee success in any industry. No one can guarantee success in any industry. NACHI can give you the tools to succeed in this field. NACHI can give you the tools to succeed in this field. NACHI can help you achieve a level of success. NACHI can help you achieve a level of success. You must make the effort You must make the effort

20. NACHI Affiliates Another benefit of NACHI membership Another benefit of NACHI membership NACHI has made arrangements with affiliates to offer low cost, high quality products, education, services and other related materials for members NACHI has made arrangements with affiliates to offer low cost, high quality products, education, services and other related materials for members A day does not go by when NACHI is not working to make the industry better for our members. A day does not go by when NACHI is not working to make the industry better for our members.

21. For Information GO TO THE NACHI MAIN SITE GO TO THE NACHI MAIN SITE www.nachi.org www.nachi.org www.nachi.org Navigate throughout this mega site and learn more about a career in Home Inspection and what is necessary to succeed in this industry Navigate throughout this mega site and learn more about a career in Home Inspection and what is necessary to succeed in this industry Make NACHI your site! Make NACHI your site!

22. Special Thanks This would not be complete without mentioning the contributions of our founder, Nick Gromicko. This would not be complete without mentioning the contributions of our founder, Nick Gromicko. Nick has and will continue to shape the growth of NACHI and take it to the next level. Nick has and will continue to shape the growth of NACHI and take it to the next level. We may already be there! We may already be there!

23. Get Involved As a NACHI Member, you owe it to yourself to make this organization the best it can be. Your input will make this possible. Join committees, participate in message board topics and offer help to fellow NACHI members. Think of it as a small investment in NACHI Success! As a NACHI Member, you owe it to yourself to make this organization the best it can be. Your input will make this possible. Join committees, participate in message board topics and offer help to fellow NACHI members. Think of it as a small investment in NACHI Success!

24. Credits Developed by Merrell Institute for NACHI www.merrellinstitute.com Developed by Merrell Institute for NACHI www.merrellinstitute.comwww.merrellinstitute.com Bill C. Merrell, Ph.D.- School Director 631-563-7720 bcm@doctor.com