Wow, thanks, Anthony.

A lot of these inspection videos are from our live, online classes that we record. Our next free, online class is October 7, 2016 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT at www.nachi.org/school/event/home-inspection-training-class-20/

Thank you, Dan.

More home inspection training videos are at kzfaq.info/sun/PLKPEi6DdHVZyHK4tkfQuDKRPkBE5oWtuA

Thank you for the compliment. I recommend checking out my free, online class "How to Become a Successful Home Inspector" at www.nachi.org/webinars/2020/how-to-become-a-successful-home-inspector-1 Another good inspection video is at kzfaq.info/sun/PLKPEi6DdHVZyHK4tkfQuDKRPkBE5oWtuA

Thank you so much for the feedback, Tikola. To get started in becoming a home inspector and running a successful home inspection business, we provide a 15-step checklist at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

Our pleasure!

+Puppet Master You're welcome, Puppet Master. Depending upon which state you're from, InterNACHI may have free, online Continuing Education to help you (as a licensed real estate agent) renew your license. Visit www.nachi.org/agentce.htm and use the drop down menu.

You may be interested in www.nachi.org/buy

+Leslie Brackenbury Thank you, Leslie. You may be interested in a free, live class at www.nachi.org/webinar.htm

Thanks for subscribing.

Thank you, Cecilia. There are many more videos at www.nachi.org/tv/

You bet.

Understood. Thank you.

+Paul Wilson Thank you, Paul.

Thank you, Christopher.

Thanks, Patrick. If you're interested in other online videos about home inspections, please visit www.nachi.org/class

Thanks for the feedback.

Thank you, Imad.

Thank you, Edward. You may be interested in our upcoming live webinar "Home Inspection Training Video #5" at plus.google.com/events/cbcubnfovbk8n2mfjlo25he8hv4

Roy Poteete very impressive!!!!!!! Do you drive around informing everyone you meet that you’re a hero?

Agreed. Good recommendation. We have a free, online course www.nachi.org/inspect-fireplace-stove-chimney-course.htm that may be interesting to some.

You forgot to mention how much you despise Trump-supporters. I don't have a problem with liberals...I was one years ago. But I never insulted anyone else for their political views. YOU DO! People need to know what kind of person they're dealing with.

Thank you, Betsy. We have a few more training videos you might want to check out at www.nachi.org/webinar.htm

Betsy Robbins Thank you, Betsy.

Thank you for watching, Betsy.

Thank you, Jeff. You may be interested in more at www.nachi.org/videos.htm

Thank you, Jeff.

Derek Smith Great to hear, Derek. Welcome to InterNACHI.

Thank you, Derek.

+Donny Cockrell Thanks, Donny. You may be interested in the other online videos that we have for everyone at www.nachi.org/videos.htm

Hello. How did this business turn out to be for u

You're welcome.

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you, Jorge.

Thank you for watching our video. Did you make me say that?

+i-do. website Thank you.

Thanks for the compliment, redlense4.

redlense4 They make a circuit tracer sending unit and a beeper detector you run up and down the panel. It tells which breaker controls the outlet the sender is plugged into. They work great! Add one of those screw shell lamp to outlet adapters and you can check old light fixtures, and an outlet with pigtails allows you to tie into any fixture or junction box. GREAT ITEM! "Ideal" made mine. I have had it for 20 years, still works great! Its a service I used to charge a nominal fee for.

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Thank you, Mariano. We have many free, online videos for home inspectors at www.nachi.org/webinar.htm

Ben Gromicko is this like management related,

+Norman Clark Okay, Norman. Have fun. You may also be interested in these videos: www.nachi.org/videos.htm

Norman Clark is 2250.00 alot to spend on a 80 hour classroom home inspection class in Arkansas

Thank you, Curt, for the comments and feedback. For more inspection videos like this one, please visit www.NACHI.TV.

Thank you for watching.

+Larry Fellner Thanks, Larry.

+Jammin Dave Thank you, Jammin Dave.

Thanks for the good feedback. I agree with you. A home inspector should inspect a home without regard to the age of the house. Do not pay attention to folks who use the word "grandfathered." No such thing for a home inspector. Keep inspecting homes for defects. All existing homes over 10 years old have defects simply because of when they were built.

How much did you make on that 1 inspection? It sounds like an awful lot of work if you wrote up a 46 page report.

Sorry to hear that. Try a college at internachi.edu/

+Roy Poteete Sounds like you're on the right track, Roy.

Ben, will be signing up with Nachi tomorrow

Congratulations on your new beginning at a home inspector. Which state are you from? Maybe InterNACHI can help with some of those licensing or Continuing Education requirements. You may want to visit www.nachi.org/pre.htm and choose your location. And I agree with the terra cotta clay tile liners. Stainless steel metal flue material is best. However, home inspectors are typically inspecting existing homes (older homes) with masonry, built-on-site chimneys, and they'll often come across old chimney flue liners. Anything you need, feel free to contact us at www.nachi.org/contact.htm

Ben i live in Missouri (St. Louis area)

Hi, Roy. To become an InterNACHI certified home inspector in Missouri, visit www.nachi.org/missouri-certified-licensed-home-inspector.htm

Awesome to hear. Thank you.

HICarolina what's the best way to get into home Inspections how much does it cost to get into classes or training for inspection training any recommended training and or sited? Or schools??

Thank you.

+Sergio Caro Take free, online training to become knowledgeable about performing home inspections.

+Ben Gromicko Do you know of any websites that offer interactive training courses for free?

+gayle “oside gurl” townsend Yes. www.nachi.org/education.htm

+Benjamin Gromicko The courses on the NACHI site are only "free" with paid membership.

+gayle “oside gurl” townsend: HA HA FREE, HUH? Mmmm

jim Fish You're welcome, Jim. We have a Florida-specific webpage for individuals working to become a home inspector in Florida at www.nachi.org/florida.htm

You're welcome. And you may want to check out the 15 steps to success at www.nachi.org/everything

Thank you, Asaad. In relation to home inspection tools, you might be interested in Step #10 at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

I recommend using our search engine inspectorseek.com/

Thank you, Rob. Yes. If you're interested in becoming a licensed home inspector in Arizona, we have everything you need, including free online pre-licensing courses required and approved by the state at www.nachi.org/arizona

Thank you for watching our video.

Yes. The step-by-step checklist is at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm where you'll find everything you need. For TX specifically, there are some additional challenges to become licensed, and you'll want to visit nachi.org/texas for details about TX.

Thank you so much. For Texas, I recommend visiting www.nachi.org/licensing-and-certification/us/texas

Great to hear, Robert. To become a certified home inspector, please visit www.nachi.org/cpi-requirements.htm for the steps to attaining certification.

Here's some sample reports. Feel free to use any language or text from the report resources there: www.nachi.org/home-inspection-report-samples.htm

I have used both. Both a great inspection report softwares. I highly recommend software that provide an exclusive offer to InterNACHI members. And I highly recommend a software that has a mobile feature, so that you can write and inspect at the same time. Watch these two short videos for details: www.nachi.org/tv/2017/04/19/how-to-write-a-home-inspection-report/ and facebook.com/benjamin.gromicko/posts/10211007795290649/

Inspection fees vary according to location. The fee for a home inspection in the Northeast U.S. could be 3 times more than one in Florida. So, it varies according to location, services provided, and value. A small home inspection business can be very profitable, if you have the right tools. You may be interested in our free, online home inspection business course for learning more about the business at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector-business-course-101.htm

Oh, right. I appreciate that! Thanks for watching. I teach free online classes for inspectors at www.nachi.org/webinars. Free, online, and open to everyone.

Hi, Mike. In relation to your questions, it all depends upon where you want to conduct business. What state/province are you from? There may be regulations that are specific to your location. Then, I'd say keep learning about not only the technical aspects of performing an inspection, but also (just as important) keep learning about how to run a successful home inspection business. I'd like to share with you a couple links: Home Inspection Business Course (free and open to everyone) at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector-business-course-101.htm, and Everything You Need, All in One Place at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

Thanks for the reply! I'm in Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm currently a 3rd year Plumber apprentice. With several years of carpentry, drywall, and painting experience. I will be looking into the the links you've left for me! Thanks so much!

moxin29 Nova Scotia. Awesome. Visit www.nachi.org/novascotia.htm for becoming a certified home inspector.

Thank you.

Just email me at ben@internachi.org

Sample home inspection reports and narrative resources are available at www.nachi.org/home-inspection-report-samples.htm

+Armartis Young We have online training for licensing available at www.nachi.org/northcarolina.

Thank you, Bhavani.

Yes. Visit www.nachi.org/home-inspection-report-samples.htm. You may also be interested in an upcoming class on writing inspection reports at www.nachi.org/tv/2017/04/19/how-to-write-a-home-inspection-report/

Hi, EC. We have a lot of resources for helping you take the Exam at Step #1 on www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

caleb scott There are many ways to help reduce liability. We have a legal forum, legal consultant for members, legal documents including a free online inspection agreement, and other tools that InterNACHI provide members for free.

Ben Gromicko Disclaimers, waivers, & more disclaimers & waivers, all on a signed & witnessed agreement.

HI, Adam. Most home inspectors are self-employed. Entrepreneurs. Running their own businesses, and performing inspections. Many have their spouse help with the office and phone calls. InterNACHI, non-profit trade organization of inspectors, provides everything individuals need to run a successful home inspection business at nachi.org/everything

Ah, yes. Got it.

Hi, Marc. If you're interested in becoming a home inspector, you may want to watch a few more similar videos about inspecting at www.nachi.org/videos.htm. Not all of them have distracting music. :)

Hi, Nichole. Please visit www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm. As a member of InterNACHI, you can access everything you need to become a home inspector.

www.nachi.org/crawlspace-inspection-video-course.htm

Yes. www.nachi.org/georgia-certified-home-inspector.htm

Hi, fdg. A home inspector should be able to tell the difference between the 3 general categories of HVAC efficiencies - low, mid, and high - by inspecting the components that are characteristic of those types of efficiencies.

Thanks Ben, I'm in the construction industry . Your vids are amazing and you have great insight.

Thank you. You may be interested in attending an upcoming live, online class that I'll be teaching. Please visit www.nachi.org/class to register for free, or you can watch all of the past classes because we recorded them all.

You could. InterNACHI provides everything you need to become a home inspector, to work for yourself at your own business, or work for someone else as a certified inspector ready to be hired.

@@BenGromicko thx

Hi, Glenn. Visit www.nachi.org/tv/ click the blue button. And visit kzfaq.info. And try www.nachi.org/home-inspection-tips.htm. And check out www.nachi.org/podcast

I understand what you're asking. The Home Inspection Standards of Practice at www.nachi.org/sop is the absolute minimum, which does not require a home inspector to climb onto roofs. It's hazardous and a fall could be fatal. But you'll find that most/many/not-all home inspectors will get up to the roof's edge or get on the roof in order to reach what they need to reach in order to perform a visual-only home inspection. Every home should be inspected every year, especially roofs.

When will the spectoscope be available again?

We have a free online drone course at www.nachi.org/drone-course.htm

Hi, Arlyn. You do have to learn a lot, but fortunately the training and certification is all online. You learn at your own pace. www.nachi.org/education

@@BenGromicko how long does it take to do the course

The certificate program is online, and it's learn at your own pace.

@@BenGromicko hi ben, ive been interested in home inspection career for some time now. I really am worried about my lack of construction experience. I hear it makes things harder in the long run. What are your thoughts?

Hi, Ian. Good question. That's the advantage of enrolling into online e-learning courses. You learn what you need to know at your own pace. It's not like a 5-day live class that ends abruptly and you can go over the material later. Online training and certification through InterNACHI is all at your pace with unlimited access (you can repeat any course material at any time) until you feel confident. Check it out at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

Sorry about the music. We did not intend it to be distracting for you.

I understand what you're saying. But the pipes must be insulated and sealed along the entire length of the pipe. Most homes that I've inspected only have the first few feet wrapped with insulation, and that doesn't do what the homeowner is expecting it to do.

Hi, Hannah. It's the best job I've ever had. And I made a lot of money doing home inspections. And InterNACHI provides everything you need to get trained, certified, experienced, and operate your own successful home inspection business. My recommendation is to take the free Online Inspector Examination. It's open to everyone to try. You'll likely fail. But that's okay. At the end of the exam, it'll tell you where your knowledge is weak and how to strengthen it (which will include links to our free online courses). The exam is at www.nachi.org/cpi-requirements.htm and go to Step #1 of the certification requirements. When you pass the exam, you're on your way. Then, I would take a look at the 15-step checklist for success at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm. But I highly recommend the free, online InterNACHI Master Class for Home Inspectors (perfect for beginners) at www.nachi.org/masterclass.htm and register for my upcoming online free live home inspection class at www.nachi.org/webinars on Sep 17, 2020. Whew. Any more questions about education, certification, or marketing and business, feel free to reach out to our Education Team at education@internachi.org.

We hope everything worked out for you.

Yes, Ryan. We have a few training school partners on this page: www.nachi.org/newyork (scroll down)

+Darthlos I'm unfamiliar with other training courses. Many individuals love the live class format. InterNACHI's training is simply the best you can get for many reasons, including that it's all online, learn at your pace, unlimited access, and free for members.

How does one become a member? Thanks for your time. Have a good day. Great videos Btw

+Darthlos Visit www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm and do Step #1.

Good questions. Home inspectors are not building code inspectors, who inspect homes to see if they meet the local building codes. Home inspectors perform visual only inspections according to a Standards of Practice at www.nachi.org/sop.htm. Home inspectors are not required to check for permits. Some offer it as a courtesy.

Great videos, thank you for posting.

You're welcome. For more home inspection training videos, please visit www.nachi.org/tv/home-inspection/

Try the free, online exam for inspectors at www.nachi.org/exams/online-inspector-exam. It's open to anyone. See if you can pass it.

+NOISE BOMBZ [Dylan] Hello. Feel free to watch the videos. We have lots more at www.nachi.org/webinar.htm#past and www.nachi.org/videos.htm. You'll want to go over the 15-step checklist for starting and operating a successful home inspection business at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

Great to hear. We have a ton of videos on www.NACHI.TV.

I understand what you're saying, PC. We no longer use a lot of music in our inspection videos. You may be interested in other inspection videos (hopefully without too much background music) by visiting www.nachi.org/videos.htm

so is a homebuyer better off buying a house with a crawlspace since there are no basements?

Not at all. I've built homes with basements, crawlspaces, and slab-on-grade. It's just up to the homeowner and their choice of structure and function. I guess. Not sure what you mean, maybe.

Gravel or stone is best. Sand is permitted by the code official.

Paul Wilson Yes, Paul. Email me at ben@internachi.org.

Yes, Paul. Download at www.nachi.org/home-inspection-report-samples.htm

Take InterNACHI's Inspector Exam. It's online. Free. And open to everyone. No credit card required. Take it now at www.nachi.org/aboutexam.htm

Hello, Shaheed. We have everything you need to be a home inspector in California. Get trained and certified by attending the only accredited home inspector college at internachi.edu. It costs $49 per month. I recommend starting at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

Hi, Shaheed. We have everything you need to be a successful certified home inspector in California. Please visit www.nachi.org/licensing-and-certification/us/california for more information. Feel free to reach out to me for assistance at any time at ben@internachi.org.

How is the fire situation out there where you are?

Nice. We are interested.

Yes. Visit www.nachi.org/licensing-and-certification/us/florida

Sorry about the music. We did not intend it to be distracting for you.

I recommend using www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors and checking out their website. Be sure that they are InterNACHI-certified.

and 37:33

and 39:16

Great catch, Bob.

Thanks. I think some places like where I am they are allowed if they have an auto vent cleanwatercomponents.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/auto-vent.jpg

Bob herry How about the old cartridge traps? Those have got to be too old now. I know S traps are not allowed by MAG Standards now.

Yes. ben@internachi.org. InterNACHI staff is at www.nachi.org/contact

HQ is in Colorado.

To find a great home inspector, visit inspectorseek.com/

It costs the inspector about 3 hours. It costs the inspector's client anywhere from $350-$650.

All over the world. Visit www.nachi.org/membership-stats.htm

Yes. Visit www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm and follow the steps.

Yep. Got to hang in there for the whole thing.

Drone.

Jesse Herald Hi, Jesse. Can you tell me at what time did I mention that comment. I'd like to understand the context.

Jesse Herald Hi, Jesse. I said, "We are not professional roofers." That's accurate. Home inspectors are not professional roofers. Home inspectors and professional roofers provide very different services.

Hi, Jesse. InterNACHI School is the only home inspector college accredited by the US Dept of Education (www.internachi.edu). And everything is available for only $49.

Got it, Haskell. We've produced better training videos since then (that video is about 9 years old). Check out our most recent videos at www.nachi.org/tv/

+Nathan Goodwin That's correct, Nathan. I'm not sure what you're referring to, but I'm sure it will be helpfu_.

Manuel Padia Yes. ben@internachi.org. You may want to visit nachi.org/everything prior to emailing me. That page has a lot of information that you might be interested in.

Yes. We're all at www.nachi.org/contact.