Inspect the House of Horrors®
At the House of Horrors® -- an entire house with a thousand defects built inside the InterNACHI School at InterNACHI® Headquarters -- you can:
- practice performing home inspections;
- practice writing inspection reports; and
- advance your knowledge and skills as a home inspector.
There are more defects in the House of Horrors® than most inspectors will find during their entire career. This is the ultimate training experience for the home inspector.
Advance Your Inspection Skills
Train with a Certified Master Inspector® and advance your skills by performing inspections and finding all of the defects at the House of Horrors®, an entire house with a thousand defects built under our roof at InterNACHI® Headquarters.
Spend the whole day here, if you wish. You will be mentored as you practice:
- performing home inspections;
- finding all the defects; and
- writing inspection reports.
Boost Your Brand & Marketing
Director of Marketing Jesse Langer will be available at the Member Marketing Department to help you get all of your marketing professionally designed.
As a home inspector in a competitive market, you need a professional-looking image, and InterNACHI's Member Marketing Team is here to help you with a one-on-one consultation. They will design a business logo for you (or redesign your existing logo), and design your business card, brochure, flyer, etc. (including text). And all of the design work is free for members. Check out some of the recent marketing work we've done for members.
Have Us Make Your Free Promo Video
Visit the Video Studio and ask James Halterman about the free video production services that InterNACHI® provides to members.
We will film, edit and produce a short 30-second video for you to upload to your YouTube Channel, embed on your business website, and share on social media. Just come in, stand in front of the camera, and talk about how your inspection business is the best. We'll produce a professional video for you, and it's all free. Watch a sample promo video that we filmed, edited and produced for one of our members for free.
Shop at Inspector Outlet
Shop for everything you need at Inspector Outlet, InterNACHI's e-commerce partner, which has its store located inside InterNACHI® Headquarters.
- infrared cameras, including the FLIR C2 Thermal Imaging System and FLIR E40bx Thermal Imager with MSX;
- moisture meters, including the EXTECH M0260 Dual Moisture Meter;
- LED flashlights, including the Fenix TK35UE Ultimate;
- AFCI, GFCI and AC circuit analyzers;
- the SpectoScope;
- and much more!
InterNACHI® members get special pricing and discounts when they shop in person at Inspector Outlet!
Get Free Inspector Marketing Items
While you're here, pick up an armful of free marketing materials. We have:
- free flyers,
- free brochures,
- free rack cards,
- free home maintenance books, and
- free badges and decals.
All of these can help you promote your inspection services and certifications. We have free marketing materials for Infrared-Certified® members, our Buy-Back Guarantee, the Owens Corning Roof Data Technician Program, all of our inspector certifications, IAC2 Certifications, credit card payments, the monthly Homeowner Newsletter, InterNACHI's Agent Indemnification Protection, the Builder's Warranty Inspection, "Monster-Free" Inspection Certificates, the Home Energy Score, InterNACHI's home maintenance book, the $10,000 Honor Guarantee, Certified Professional Inspector® designation, and more.
Read Inspection Reference Books & Textbooks
We have a massive Inspection Library, including InterNACHI's own textbooks based on our online courses. So, you can read through any textbook prior to purchasing it.
This library is a great resource for researching modern building codes and standards, illustrated dictionaries, and code commentaries. We have books on every system of the home, as well as commercial properties. We also have the most comprehensive section on stucco and EIFS. There's even a section on sales and marketing tips for home inspectors.
Grab some coffee, sit by the fireplace, and enjoy a book!
Order Customized Home Maintenance Books
Your company can have its own customized home maintenance book to give to clients at no additional cost. We can put anything you want on the cover, including a different title, or a photo of you, your inspectors, your work vehicle, or whatever you like. We'll provide all the design work for free.
Meet with our Member Marketing Team to customize your marketing books.
Become a Certified Master Inspector®
Certified Master Inspectors (CMIs)® are the best inspectors in the world. Certified Master Inspector® is a professional designation available to all qualifying inspectors who wish to become board-certified by the Master Inspector Certification Board.
All CMIs® are experienced, dedicated to education, and have a proven record in the inspection industry.
Meet with Nick
Visit InterNACHI® Founder Nick Gromicko in his specially built "Oval Office" and talk business strategies and how to gain a competitive advantage. Bring some coffee and your notebook.
You may want to first read his recent book, STACKS: A Home Inspector's Guide to Increasing Gross Revenue.
Meet with Ben
Ben
Meet with InterNACHI® Director of Education Ben Gromicko and his Education Team.
Have questions about attaining certifications or Continuing Education? Don't know what your state requires? Come by and speak with Ben.
Get Legal Advice
Schedule some time with InterNACHI® General Counsel Mark Cohen, who has an office at InterNACHI® Headquarters.
Ask Mark about InterNACHI's free Issue Resolution Service and the free Online Inspection Agreement System for all InterNACHI members. Contact Mark at www.nachi.org/contact.
Get Certified
Electrical Panel from Hell
Nick and his staff have constructed a problem panel and installed it in the House of Horrors®. This is a must-see for inspectors who want to be better prepared to spot problems with residential electrical service panels, including service size, wiring, connections, and issues with the panel's labeling and exterior.
Get Your Picture Taken in Nick's "Oval Office"
Graduates can get a picture taken of themselves receiving their Certificate of Completion in Nick's "Oval Office."
Register for a Class
While you're here, register for an upcoming class or customized Training Day at the InterNACHI School and the House of Horrors®. We provide live, hands-on training classes every month. Speak with our School Director and see if you can register for some advanced training before or after the event. Visit the InterNACHI School.
Purchase Inspector Apparel
Inspector Outlet also carries work apparel. We have InterNACHI® shirts, caps, jackets, accessories, and everything you need for a polished and professional look on the job.
Get Your Member Photo ID Card
After checking in using our Inspector Kiosk, get your free laminated InterNACHI® photo ID card and lanyard. Don't have a good photo of yourself to upload? No problem! Our on-staff photographer can help you with that, too.
InterNACHI's Inspector Hall of Fame
Roy Cooke
Read about the many members who've made important contributions to the inspection industry over the years.
We're Here to Help!
Meet the entire staff of InterNACHI® and get the education, marketing and business help you need to be a successful home inspector!
InterNACHI's Inspection Museum
Explore inspection history!
Visit the InterNACHI Home Inspection Museum and check out the first battery-operated flashlight, the oldest and most expensive infrared camera, and much more.
