East-Central Ontario Chapter meeting Wednesday, March 31st, 2004.

UPDATE:  76 inspectors attended the meeting.  A great time was had by all.

EVERYONE is cordially invited to the next meeting of the East-Central Ontario Chapter of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), Wednesday, March 31st, 2004 at 6pm. New and veteran home inspectors, as well as members of all other associations, are all welcome-you need not be a member of InterNACHI. Anyone interested in home inspections can attend. Dress casual if you like, as our meetings are informal and fun, the way they should be. Spouses welcome. Come hungry!

This meeting is FREE and open to all.

1.  Paul Wilson from Home Inspectors of Ottawa will discuss:

• Home Inspection Introductory Training Course.

2. Nick Gromicko, REALTOR, ad agency owner & Executive Director of InterNACHI will discuss:

• Marketing your home inspection service to real estate agents.
• Raising your prices when your competition charges less.
• Converting every call into a scheduled inspection.
• Spectoscopes  (we're giving away a free one at the meeting).

3. Attorney Brad Comeau, real estate lawyer from Stirling Ontario will discuss:

• The home inspector thru the eyes of the court. "It’s only an opinion, until the judge rules… then we know the facts."

4.  Lorne Steiner, Porter Valley Software on: 

• Avoiding litigation and inspection software demo.
• Better business practices for home inspectors.

5. Lots of free stuff:

• Porter Valley Software free demos.
• Homegauge: Demo software, pens & flashlights.
• EyeCandy reporting: 2 free copies of their system.
• Down to Earth Sites: 1 free inspector website.
• Toolexperts: Catalogues, tools, and door prizes.
• Professional Equipment: Catalogues and gift certificates and a prize.
• Ideal Industries Suretest electrical testers.
• ITA Inspection books by ITA.
• The Taunton Press Code Check books.
• Dan Jones Home Inspection Success book and DVD.
• Indoor Environmental Business Newsletter.
• InterNACHI Lead paint test kits and a free spectoscope.
• HomeReport by CanSpec offered as a Show Special,at deep discounts.
• homeinspectorproducts.com (brand new, under construction) is providing clipboards ... and be sure to watch this website as it develops into a one-stop marketing shop for Canadian home inspectors!
• Stationery and supplies are provided, compliments of Office Depot.

6. A great dinner, drinks, desserts:

7. Free marketing help: After the meeting I will stay and help any inspector one-on-one, so bring your flyers/brochures for us to work on. I will also be available the next morning during breakfast. If you can't make the meeting you should visit https://www.nachi.org/success_tips.htm for some free money making home inspection tips.

RSVP with me at nick.gromicko@nachi.org if you plan to attend. There is no charge but dinner is $20.

Dues: There are currently no dues required to join this East-Central Ontario InterNACHI Chapter. You need not join to attend. All free except for your dinner: $20.

Place:

Minos Village (Uptown) Restaurant
2762 Princess Street
Kingston, Ontario
Tel:(613) 384-2021
Map: http://www.minos1.com/contact.shtml

Popular for great variety and unique tastes, Minos Restaurants have a history of providing a festive dining atmosphere to Kingston and the surrounding areas.

Everyone is welcome to attend this open-door free home inspection event.

Accomodations:

Only 5 minutes drive east of the restaurant
Travelodge Hotel LaSalle
2360 Princess Street
Kingston, Ontario
Tel: (613) 546-4233
Reservations: 1-800-578-7878

Other hotels in Kingston: http://www.whatsonkingston.com/accom/hotels.html 

This East-Central Ontario Chapter and meeting were put together by member:

Questions? Email Nick Gromicko at nick.gromicko@nachi.org I hope to see you there!

Nick Gromicko
Executive Director
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
nick.gromicko@nachi.org
www.nachi.org 

PS: Attendance counts as 1 hour toward InterNACHI member continuing education requirements. You need not be a member to attend. All welcome.

Can't make this one?  Come to our Binghamton NY meeting the night before.

Form your own local InterNACHI Chapter. 

Membership benefits. 

How to get more home inspection business now.