Conference Schedule
Saturday, May 16
Time
Activity
Room
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee
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Doors open. Coffee is served. Enjoy the fellowship with 300 home inspectors and inspection industry vendors.
Concord G-J
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM TRACK #1
4-Hour Update Class, Part 1
Speakers: Ken Brittain & Eric Coats from Casa Training Academy
This class, combined with Part 2, is approved by the NC Board for home inspector CE. This class includes free access to 8 additional hours of NC-approved online CE by internachi.edu. The combined class is approved by the NC Licensing Board and InterNACHI® for 4 CE hours. ​
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Concord F
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM TRACK #2
Septic System Basics and Sewer Lines
Speaker: Robert Byrne of Higher Elevation Home Inspections
This class provides home inspectors with a practical overview of residential wastewater systems, including septic, cesspool, and municipal sewer connections. Participants will learn system functionality, maintenance, and common defects. It also covers the role of sewer scope (video) inspections—including their benefits and limitations—during real estate transactions. Inspectors will finish the course better prepared to set client expectations, interpret findings, and clearly communicate system conditions.​​
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Concord E
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
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Lunch is served. Enjoy the fellowship with 300 home inspectors and inspection industry vendors.
Concord G-J
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM TRACK #1
4-Hour Update Class, Part 2
Speakers: Ken Brittain & Eric Coats from Casa Training Academy
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Combined with Part 1, this second part is approved by the NC Board for home inspector CE. This class includes free access to 8 additional hours of NC-approved online CE by internachi.edu. The combined class is approved by the NC Licensing Board and InterNACHI® for 4 CE hours.​
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Concord F
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM TRACK #2
Building Wealth & Maximizing Profits with Ancillary Services
Presenter: Curtis Kelley of West Ivy Home Inspections.
This class explores strategies for increasing returns by leveraging home inspections and offering ancillary services. Participants will gain insights into various types of inspections, the importance of ancillary services, effective marketing, and pricing strategies, as well as methods for upselling and cross-selling.​
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Concord E
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM TRACK #1
InterNACHI® Inspection Software
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Presenter: Ben Gromicko, InterNACHI® COO & InterNACHI® School CAO
Get an inside, exclusive demonstration of the brand-new InterNACHI® home inspection software. As a special bonus, this software will be provided FREE to every registered attendee. Explore the features ahead of time at www.bnxsoftware.com.​
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Concord E
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM TRACK #1
Five Steps for Getting More Commercial Property Inspection Jobs
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Presenter: Rob Claus, CCPIA® Education Director & Instructor
Securing commercial inspection jobs entails a different referral pattern than residential inspections, and knowing how to navigate through the differences is important. We’ll discuss your image and branding, sales and marketing, proposals and building your report, selling yourself to prospective clients, and selling yourself even during the inspection. You’ll walk away from this two-hour session with a firm idea of the steps you need to take to get started in this lucrative field.​
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Concord E
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM TRACK #2
Mechanically Ventilated Crawlspaces & Attics
Presenter: Jarett Vogler, Certified Master Inspector® and Owner of Legacy Home Inspections & Legacy Commercial Inspections
This class provides a clear, practical introduction to ventilated, unvented, and mechanically ventilated attics and crawlspaces. You’ll learn how air pressure, the stack effect, and ventilation strategies interact to create balance within these spaces, along with how different system combinations achieve proper airflow and performance. Designed to be approachable and not overly technical, this workshop is ideal for inspectors looking to better understand real-world applications without getting lost in complex theory.​
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Concord F