Southern Tier Chapter of InterNACHI meeting in Binghamton, NY

EVERYONE is cordially invited to the next meeting of the Southern Tier Chapter of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), Tuesday, March 30th, 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. 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.

2. Joe Farsetta, InterNACHI's Steering Committee and Ethics/SOP Committee Chair will discuss:

Proposed home inspection legislation coming to NY State.

3. At technical speaker to be announced:

Home Inspection technical subject.

4. Lorne Steiner, Porter Valley Software on:

Avoiding litigation.
Inspection software demo.

5. Lots of free stuff:

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.
Office Depot HP Injet printer/scanner.
Lowe's Merchandise.
InterNACHI Lead paint test kits.

6. A great dinner, drinks, desserts: Tossed Salad, Eye Round of Roast Beef with Mushrooms, Potatoes of choice, Pasta Alfredo with Broccoli, Vegetable, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea, Desert Cash Bar.

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. I can't stay too long in the morning though because I have to drive to Kingston Canada for a Chapter meeting on the 1st. 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 Southern Tier InterNACHI Chapter. You need not join to attend. All free except for your dinner: $20.

Place: Carousel Inn, 65 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905. For overnight reservations call: (607) 724-2412 or (888) 996-6835. Ask for the InterNACHI room rate. http://www.carouselinnbinghamton.com

Directions: From Interstate 88, I-88 to Exit to Binghamton. Follow 363 for 2.3 miles, 2 traffic lights. Cross over the river bridge and makd first right onto Front Street. Carousel Inn is on left. From NY 17 take I-81 South, take Exit 4S to Binghamton. Follow Route 363 for 2.3 miles, 2 traffic lights. Cross over the river bridge and make first right onto Front Street. Carousel Inn is on left.

Click here for map.

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

The Southern Tier Chapter of The National Association of Certified Home Inspector's President Joe Kiesecker looks forward to meeting members of other trade associations, independent inspectors, and those looking to enter our profession.

This Chapter and meeting were put together by: