Inspection Conference in Las Vegas on October 2-6, 2011.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Well, the question isn't "Do you want the option?" The question is "Would you really attend?" A very small percentage said they would.

And just in case our poll numbers were off, we looked at the entire industry and noticed that there hasn't been a 500+ inspector event since InterNACHI's International Inspection Convention in Toronto. CaO's last year was between 300-400. ASHI's national conference in Atlanta bombed and had less attendees this than some of InterNACHI's chapter meetings.

I'd love to hold another Toronto-sized convention but it isn't up to me... it's up to inspectors. And they've assured us, by their words and actions, that few are interested in attending.

What inspectors do assure us, by their words and actions, is that they want local training events. A year and a half to two years ago when I took the Inspector Success Seminars on the road, during a real estate recession.... we packed every room, wall to wall.

With the poor economy and loss of membership which if Illinois is any indication was cut in half it is understood .

Non the less I was backing up Jeff on the fact we are being told every year that a national convention is about to be announced.

My personal thought is times will remain tough as long as foreclosures and short sales dominate the market.

Flippers and those buying homes at huge discounts simply are not as prone to look for a Home Inspector.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Well, the question isn't "Do you want the option?" The question is "Would you really attend?" A very small percentage said they would.

And just in case our poll numbers were off, we looked at the entire industry and noticed that there hasn't been a 500+ inspector event since InterNACHI's International Inspection Convention in Toronto. CaO's last year was between 300-400. ASHI's national conference in Atlanta bombed and had less attendees this than some of InterNACHI's chapter meetings.

I'd love to hold another Toronto-sized convention but it isn't up to me... it's up to inspectors. And they've assured us, by their words and actions, that few are interested in attending.

What inspectors do assure us, by their words and actions, is that they want local training events. A year and a half to two years ago when I took the Inspector Success Seminars on the road, during a real estate recession.... we packed every room, wall to wall.

It was great it was fun enjoyed every minute .
I was surprised at least 30 have said to me how sorry they are now they did not attend .
I have gone to 3 at least OAHI/CAHPI and three NACHI conferences .
No comparison NACHI are far superior and cost a huge amount less .
More information traded .
If you want to learn and there is no conference planned .
Then do as I have done .
Hold a mini training in your basement information traded , discussions and questions.
I have learned so much from other inspectors this way .
Try it all have enjoyed it .

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by mtimpani

casey o mally

Yep.

more KRaplan newby courses.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet can I pay through Escrow?

[Nick Gromicko]

Michelle has a 3-day InterNACHI convention in Orlando coming up. Email her about it. Her last 2-day InterNACHI event a couple months ago drew 300. Many great speakers.

Like I said, there are lots of InterNACHI events out there to attend and many of them are big.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Michelle has a 3-day InterNACHI convention in Orlando coming up. Email her about it. Her last 2-day InterNACHI event a couple months ago drew 300. Many great speakers.

Like I said, there are lots of InterNACHI events out there to attend and many of them are big.

Personally I am just mad I missed the exclusive conventions in the past.
I look forward to a time when they occur again as it means Real Estate is back on track.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Yep.

more KRaplan newby courses.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet can I pay through Escrow?

So it's an ASHI inspection conference in disguise?

[Greg Bell]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

So it's an ASHI inspection conference in disguise?

Always has been.