XLP5 Report, Home Inspection Certification Study Course Start Price USD 195.00 Current Price USD 195.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 19, 2008 End Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Location Detroit, Michigan See more about 'XLP5 Report, Home Inspection Certification Study Course' Description Home Inspector, Are you Certified? Get the competitive edge you need with certification from one of the most respected names in the construction industry.  Because... *  * *  * Certified inspectors get the jobs! *  * *  * For more than 10 years Management Science Institute has been one of the most respected and best known names in construction education.  With training and certification through MSI's Best Inspectors Network®, your customers will know that you have met the highest professional standards. Updated: MSI's Best Inspectors Network tmCertification Study Course Also includes the all new Best Inspectors Network tm XL Pro V tm Home & Commercial Inspection Report and Business System   XL Series Screen Shots *  * $682.00 Total Package Value *  * We've added two new CD's to the self-study courseNow on 8 CD's!777 New Color Photos added!Now, featuring 1,562 color photos from actual inspections! Plus the 895 page printed textbookPrinciples of Home Inspection - Systems and Standards  Become a Certified Residential Home Inspector (CRI)Earn your certification in less than 30 days!*   MSI's TM BestInspectors.Net TMHome Inspector Certification Study Course and Business SystemHome Inspector study materials, prep test, and complete home inspection system, all included on eight CD set.This is a limited time, limited quantity offer.  MSI reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time.   UPDATED!Every CD in this set is nowAuto-run, Menu driven!Just insert the CD's and the Menu will automatically load, giving you instant access to more 10,000 pages of training and reference materials and bonus software! 2007Home InspectorCertification Course& Reference SetAndXL Pro 5 2007 Edition Home Inspection Report& Business System TM 8 CD's!Featuring 1,562 color photos from actual inspections! and The 895 page textbook (printed, not a CD) Principles of Home Inspection - Systems and Standards A $125.00 value!   This textbook is also a great reference book that you can carry with you at all times.  You will refer to it often in the field.  It will be one of your most valuable home inspection tools!     Home Inspector Certification Study Course, Inspection Report Software, and Business System Home Inspector study materials, prep test, and complete home inspection system, all included in an eight CD set and an 895 page Carson Dunlop printed textbook.     UPDATED!Every CD in this set is nowAuto-run, Menu driven!Just load and go. No complicated installation procedures.Insert the CD and the Menu will automatically load, giving you instant access to more 10,000 pages of training and reference materials, Inspection Report and Business System, and bonus software! CD #1Inspector's Practice Exam600+ practice questions!NEW! Updated for 2007! Automatic scorecard   600 Questions     Your Statistics         248 Correct answers     33 Incorrect answers     281 Total answers     88.3% Percentage correct   ByBest Inspectors Network™Requires Microsoft Excel Now Auto-scoring!Each of the eleven sections of the exam is a separate self-scoring exam.  As you answer each question with the click of the mouse, you immediately learn whether or not you have answered the question correctly.  Your total number of questions answered is shown at the top of the screen in each section along with the percentage that were answered correctly, and the number answered incorrectly.   We have tried to make this the most comprehensive and easy to follow practice exam you will find anywhere.  Each major subject area is in its own self-scoring section.  You get a separate score for each section plus an overall score for all sections combined.Auto-run, Menu drivenJust insert the CD and the Menu will automatically load, giving you instant access to the Practice Exam and more than 1,300 pages of training and reference materials! This popular practice exam has been updated and now has more than 600 practice questions that will help you prepare for any home inspector certification exam or state license exam.  We guarantee that your Best Inspectors Network certification exam questions will be on this practice exam! Many practice tests are being sold on eBay but only one can guarantee that the certification exam questions will come directly from the practice exam.  This practice exam is the only practice exam available anywhere that is officially endorsed by Management Science Institute's™ Best Inspectors Network™. & Over 1,300 pagesof reference and training materials! Description Pages Electrical (interior wiring) 178 Carpentry 218 Builder Series (volume 1) 324 Painting 157 Settlement Analysis 204 Math 265   Be prepared  Before you take the CRHI, ASHI, NAHI, or NACHI exam*, or a state licensing exam, take this practice test.     More than 600 questions in 11 major categories:   Electrical systems - 50+ questions   Basic electricity  - 50 questions Structure - 50+ questions Uniform Building Code - 40+ questions Exterior - 50+ questions Plumbing - 40+ questions Insulation - 30+ questions   Interior - 40+ questions   *Best Inspectors Network™ is not affiliated with ASHI, NAHI, or NACHI    Heating - 50+ questions   Air conditioning - 40+ questions   Roofs - 50+ questions   Includes valuable test taking tips to help ensure your success.    CD's #2 & #3Reference and training materials Over 8,000 pages!Reference and training materials Description # of Pages General building 1,200+ Electrical 300+ Plumbing & pipefitting 275+ Roofs & Roofing 140+ Concrete 200+ Architectural/Structural 150+ Builder Series (volumes 1, 2, and 3) 1,000+ Carpentry 200+ Engineering 1,375+ HVAC, soil testing, joint sealing, math, hardware, tools,and much more! 1,400+ Inspection photos: termites, powder post beetles, roofs, electrical, wet basements, structural problems, water damage, chimney problems, modern construction, and more! 800+ CD #4 MSI's Best Inspectors Network XL Pro  Home Inspection ReportBusiness System, & Reference Library2007.. MS Office Edition ..This reporting system requiresExcel and MS Word (2000 or newer)  Auto-run, Menu driven!You'll be up and running in only minutes!Just insert the CD and the Menu will automatically load, giving you instant access to the Home Inspection Report & Business System! XL Pro 5 2007 EditionA complete Home Inspection Business System Including the fully customizable XL Pro 5 2007 Edition Inspection ReportWith the features that you've been asking for... Digital Pictures!Improved photo insertionImport digital pictures directly into your reportThe new 2007 Edition of our XL Pro Inspection Report uses the same State-of-the-Art VBA engine that is used in our flagship XL Pro™ Inspection Report to handle inserting photos into the report.  Look below to see how easy it is.Fully customizable! New sections for Pools, Spas, Ponds, and Water GardensLifetime license!   More Features, & bonus software! Customizable!Greater customization than any version ever!  The ability to customize the Report has been one of the most popular features.  Now, we've given you even greater flexibility.Every page body is fully customizable.  Now you can quickly and easily tailor your report to your specific needs.  You will have all the benefits of a custom designed report without investing hundreds of hours designing it.  Within a matter of minutes you can make the report unique to your inspection business! The Home Inspection Report is complete and ready to use as is, or you can modify any portion of it.  If you have local or regional inspection requirements you can modify report fields to conform to those requirements.  Lowest price available anywhere for aLifetime license! Now includesInvoice, cash receipt and job order forms that are fully customizable.     MS Excel The Report is in the popular MS Excel format.  MS Excel is a primary tool of almost every small business.  Now, put its power to work for you with the Best Inspectors Network XL Pro Home Inspection Report   Fully CustomizableEvery field in the body of every page is fully customizable.    CustomizedCustomize with your business name.  Your business name appears on every page of the report.   UnlimitedAllows you to print an unlimited number of reports for one low cost.  No subscription fees. No per/report fees.  Absolutely no hidden costs! Handwritten or PC reports Can be used as a hand written report or on a laptop/notebook PC in the field.  EfficientHas a logical layout that makes the home inspection efficient New! Pools, Spas, Ponds, Water GardensFully customizable report for pools spas, ponds, water gardens and other bodies of water.  Choose from hundreds of pre-defined comments in drop-down menu boxes or type your own comments.  This report is separate from the main report but has the same look so it seamlessly integrates in to the main report.   Job Order formIncludes the "Job Order" form, which will help make your scheduling as easy as it can be.  Now included. InvoiceCreates customized professional invoices.   Cash receiptCreates customized professional looking cash receipts that you can print in your office or in the field.   "Quick List" marketing toolIncludes the "Quick List" marketing tool. The most effective advertising you will ever use!  Now included.   Page templatesExpand the report with two pre-formatted fully customizable single page templates.   Extra report pagesAlternative and additional separate pages for kitchen appliances, major appliances, an alternative plumbing page, and a two page grounds alternative.   Bonus software bundleIncludes: Residential Electrical Service Size Calculator - Electrical Conduit calculator - Power Factor Calculator - and more!     Tech supportIncludes FREE technical support for six full months.   Tri-fold brochureIncludes a fully customizable tri-fold brochure template.   Common areas add-inA special "common areas" add-in for multifamily buildings such as apartment buildings and condominiums.             Most Home Inspection Reports must be purchased preprinted and typically cost from $5 - $20 for each report. Preprinted reports often must be purchased in large quantities to be able to get the lower pricing. And, even if they are customized with your company name, your name only appears on the cover or the first page. With our reports you print only the quantity you need and every page has your company name at the top. Your cost for each complete report printed on two-part carbonless paper using our system will be approximately $1. The cost is even less using plain paper! You can use standard paper in your printer with our system unlike other computer based reporting systems which require you to use their preprinted forms with their software. With our report you can use plain paper or if you prefer you can use two or three part carbonless paper to print your forms for field use. Or Better than paper! Give your clients a custom menu driven auto running CD of their inspection report! The future is paperless.  The Best Inspectors Network menu system, which is included with the course,  provides you with an easy to use template for creating and distributing Inspection Report CD's.   The CD is auto-running and menu driven.  You customers will love getting their report in this easy to use and easy to distribute format.  The MSI Home Inspection System was developed, and is distributed, by Management Science Institute, one of the most respected names in the construction education industry. The system's author, George P. Wells, is a home inspector, fire investigator, a licensed master electrician, a State of Ohio licensed contractor, holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and a master's degree in business administration. He is also a home inspection instructor and a certified instructor for seven skilled trades.            The XL Pro Home Inspection System Please note - this reporting system requires MS Excel and MS Word (2000 or newer) Insert PhotosNo other reporting system - at any price - Makes it any easier to insert photos A single clickof the mouse opens a "browse" window, where you can grab your photo from your PC or even directly from your camera.        Double clickon the photo file and it will automatically be inserted, positioned, sized and aligned for you. . Click on a buttonlocated at the bottom of each photo page to insert a black arrow, red arrow, or red circle and drag it onto your photo to highlight defects. The entire processto insert a photo, and place all three elements on it (a red arrow, a black arrow, and a red circle) can be accomplished in a mere10 seconds!Start to finish! Note: the "Insert Photo" buttons do not appear on the printed report if there is no photo in the box.  The buttons only appear on the PC screen.     Screen Shots Tri-fold Brochure Template Notes:You only need to enter your company name in one location and the program automatically puts it on every page.You only need to enter the job number on the first page and the program automatically puts it on every page.   CD #5Menu system for Inspection Report The future is paperless.  The Best Inspectors Network menu system provides you with an easy to use template for creating and distributing Inspection Report CD's.   The CD is auto-running and menu driven.  You customers will love getting their report in this easy to use and easy to distribute format.  CD #6Roofs and Roofing Volume 1: Roofs, Attics, Chimneys, and TrimFeaturing more than 150 original photographs from actual home inspections performed by Best Inspector Network™ members, depicting some of the most common roofing problems found during home inspections. Plus - two comprehensive manuals of roofs and roofing RoofsTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - General Discussion Chapter 3 - Causes of Roof Failures (File size: 9.6 MB.) Chapter 4 - Build-Up Roofing (File size: 15.7 MB.) Chapter 5 - Asphalt Shingle Roofing (File size: 9.6 MB.) Chapter 6 - Asphalt Roll Roofing (File size: 1.9 MB.) Chapter 7 - Asbestos-Cement Roofing Chapter 8 - Slate Roofing Chapter 9 - Tile Roofing (File size: 1.6 MB.) Chapter 10 - Wood-Shingle Roofing Chapter 11 - Metal Roofing Chapter 12 - Flashing and Appurtenances (File size: 12MB.) Chapter 13 - Special Roofing Chapter 14 - Safety Appendix A - Department of Defense Instructions Appendix B - Technical Manuals Appendix C - Material Specifications and Standards Appendix D - National Bureau of Standards Publications Appendix E - Industry Publications Appendix F - Guide Specifications for Military Construction Appendix G - Sample Historical Record Formats and Inspection Formats Index RoofingChapter 1 - GENERALChapter 2 - LOW SLOPE ROOFINGChapter 3 - ROOF DECKChapter 4 - INSULATIONChapter 5 - BUILT-UP ROOFINGChapter 6 - SINGLE-PLY ROOFINGChapter 7 - MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOFINGChapter 8 - PROTECTED MEMBRANE ROOFINGChapter 9 - FLUID-APPLIED ROOFINGChapter 10 - SPRAYED POLYURETHANE FOAMChapter 11 - STEEP ROOFINGChapter 12 - WATERPROOFING AND DAMP PROOFINGAPPENDIX A - REFERENCES   Two comprehensive manuals of roofs and roofing and more than 150 original photographs from actual home inspections on CD This CD contains both original works by Best Inspectors Network™ and republications (modified) of U.S. government publications.  The compilation on this CD is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws.   ©2004 by Management Science Institute™a service of \msi international, Inc. CD #7Electricity and Electrical Systems volume 1 Threecomprehensive Electrical training manualsOver 700 Pages FiveElectrical Calculators on CDMicrosoft Excel (or 100% compatible) required andFeaturing more than200Photographsfrom actual home inspections performed by Best Inspector Network™ members, depicting some of the most common electrical problems found during home inspections  Training and Reference Manuals    Construction Electrician - Basic339 pages1.  Construction Support2.  Drawings and Specifications3.  Power Generation4.  Power Distribution5.  Interior Wiring6.  Communications and Lighting7.  Electrical Appliances, Test Equipment, Motors, and Generators Facilities, Interior Electrical178 Pages1.  Switchgear Assemblies, 600V OR LESS2.  Transformers3.  Electric Motors4.  Motor Controls5.  Power Cables6.  Solid-State Electronic Equipment7.  Grounding8.  Illumination9.  Back-up, Security, and Protection Systems10. Hazardous Substances11. Electrical Safety12. Test Equipment13. Test Methods14. Maintenance Schedules Facilities, Exterior Electrical198 Pages1. Primary Considerations2. Inspections and Tests3. Transmission and Distribution Substations4. Overhead Distribution5. Underground and Submarik E Cables6. Outdoor Lighting7. Transformers and Regulators8. Overcurrent Protective and Switching Devices9. Overvoltage Protection10. Grounding11. Relays and Controls12. Instruments and Meters13. Power Capacitors14. Storage Batteries15. Tools and Equipment16. Electrical Service Interference17. Maintenance Schedules     Electrical Calculators MSI's complete collection of electrical calculators is now available together as a set, previously available only through our classroom courses, now available on CD to everyone.   ...Five great utilities to make your job easier Electrical Conduit Fill/Size Calculatorbased on the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC)®Enter any combination of up to 30 different conductor sizes or types in any quantity and the calculator will determine the conduit size for every type of conduit recognized by the NEC®.   Power Factor Correction - 3 Calculators in oneNew feature! Allows you to choose either Voltage and Amperage input or Wattage input.  Most PF calculators require you to enter wattage information but with this calculator you have a choice. You can enter only the current and voltage.  No separate wattmeter is required.   Or, if you prefer, you can enter the Wattage instead of the current and voltage. Then, enter the PF (actual if you know it or from motor nameplate information) and the calculator will tell you how many kVAr's to put on-line to achieve the PF you want. The PF Correction calculator can also be used to select transformers.  Instructions are included in the PF Calculator to determine transformer size. (see the screen shots below)   Easyto understand and useWhether you are a first year apprentice, a master electrician, engineer, inspector, or a homeowner, you can use this software and learn from it. Residential Single Family Service CalculatorCalculates the branch circuit demand loads, total demand load, main breaker size and the size of service conductors.   The Future is Electric   Be prepared! 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye - 8 Calculators in oneCalculates:Neutral currentPhase leg power in V-APhase leg power in WattsSystem power in V-ASystem power in WattsLine to neutral voltageTransformer phase currentTransformer phase power   Fault Current CalculatorUtility to service equipmentService equipment to panelPanel to sub-panelSub-panel to loadTransformer vault     MS Excel (97 or newer) required for all electrical calculators     CD #8 Wood Destroying InsectsVolume 1Termites and Powder Post BeetlesOn CD!New! Wood Destroying Insects volume 1: Termites and Powder Post BeetlesFeaturing more than500 original photographsfrom actual home inspections performed by Best Inspector Network™ members, of wood destroying insect evidence and damage found during home inspections. Most books and training manuals will show you a photograph of a problem but, even though it may be an excellent photograph, it is difficult for you to learn from it how to identify the problem in the field.  The reason is that most training manuals do not show the problem in its full and proper context.  The photo collections in our training CD's walk you through the houses and to the problems.  It is as close to being there as you can get.  You will get the feel that you have walked into the houses in these photo series and found the problem just as you would have done had you inspected the houses yourself. This CD will walk you through five houses ranging in age from about 30 years to more than 100 years and a 150 year old church, each invested with either termites, powder post beetles, or carpenter ants. One house in the collection was a home inspectors worst nightmare. It almost had it all; termites, carpenter ants, wood destroying organisms, mice, rats, and a host of other non WDI/WDO problems.  About the only thing it didn't have was carpenter bees.  By the time you have finished browsing through the more than 500 photos on this CD, you will never again look at a piece of wood the same way again.  You will have an entirely new sense of awareness of termites and powder post beetles and the damage they can do.   Even if you do not do WDI or WDO inspections, your clients expect you as a home inspector to be able to identify damage, understand what caused it, and explain it to them.  Many inspectors fail to recognize these problems, especially when the problems are in their infancy.  Anyone can recognize major damage after it already exists but it takes a skilled inspector to be able to identify many  defects and deficiencies before they actually cause damage or before the damage is visible to the untrained eye.  This entertaining and educational series of photos collections will help you develop the skills you need. Also included... A collection of hard to find public domain termite and powder post beetle training and reference manuals and articles.    This CD contains both original works by Best Inspectors Network™ and republications of government publications.  The compilation on this CD is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws.   ©2007 by BestInspectors Net™a service of MSI International, Inc.     Frequently Asked QuestionsQ.  What is the difference between this program and the "Study Course" that is listed on eBay with an opening bid amount of $99?"A.  This program includes  the powerful XL Pro Inspection Report Software and the 895 page textbook Principles of Home Inspection - Systems and Standards(Not available in Canada)by Carson Dunlop and Associates. The $99 Study Course includes all the training and reference materials that are in the full program and includes the Legacy V inspection report software but does not include the Carson Dunlop and Associates textbook or XL Pro Inspection Report software.  Everything except certification is included in this program.  The normal price of this program, when purchased separately, is $682 (Self-Study course = $129, Principles of Home Inspection - Systems and Standards = $95, XL Pro Inspection Report software and Business System= $399, Report CD menu System = $59) Q.  What is the difference between this program and your other Certification Courses listed on eBay?A.  The basic educational goal is the same for each course.  Some courses include the 895 page textbook Principles of Home Inspection - Systems and Standards by Carson Dunlop and Associates and others do not.  We offer seven different inspection reporting systems in different price ranges and with different features.  Each course comes with an inspection report system.  The course prices vary according to the report system that is included.  Also, some courses include certification and others do not.  PLEASE BE SURE TO READ EACH COURSE LISTING CAREFULLY SO THAT  YOU PURCHASE THE ONE THAT BEST SUITES YOUR NEEDS.   Q.  Is this course available as a classroom course instead of self-study?A.  Yes.  If you prefer classroom training, this program is also available as a classroom based course.  All the materials included here are also included in the classroom version of the course.  You will have the option of taking your certification exam at the conclusion of the course or you may take it at a later time.  The classroom version of this course is available through our eBay store at a substantial savings. Q.  If I purchase the self-study course but later decide I would rather take the classroom course, can I upgrade to the classroom course?A.  Yes.  If you decide within 14 days to upgrade to one of our classroom courses, we will apply your entire purchase price (minus shipping and handling) toward the classroom course.  After 14 days, you will still be offered a substantial discount.  Upgrades are only available when purchased through our eBay store. Q.  Can I obtain both the CRHI and CCBI certifications at the same time by taking this course?A.  Yes, your exam will cover both commercial and residential if you are seeking both certifications simultaneously.  You will be issued two sets of certificates; one for the CRHI and one for the CCBI.  The normal fee for one certification is $295 but special pricing is available through our eBay store when you purchase this package and certification at the same time.  Both purchases must be made at the same time and must both be made through either our eBay store or our eBay listings and the sales must be combined.  In order to add a second certification, you must purchase an upgrade from our eBay store for $75 for applying for both certifications simultaneously.  This option is also only available through our eBay store.  You cannot add the $75 fee to the purchase of this item; it will not be recognized by the system. Q.  How long will it take to complete the course and the certification process?A.  The amount of time required to complete the certification process varies among individual candidates.  Most candidates should be able to complete the process within 90 days.  Candidates taking the classroom version of the course will receive their CD study materials and the Home Inspection Business System in advance of the classroom course dates and are encouraged to review the materials in advance.    Sorry, NOT Available for shipment to CanadaA similar package with the Russell Burgess book "Real Estate Home Inspection: Mastering the profession"in place of the Carson Dunlop book is available for shipment to CanadaPlease Note:This course does NOT include certification.We have other courses available that include certification.  Check our other eBay listings.   MSI International, Inc. 200807161150copyright 1999-2008 MSI International, Inc. SquareTrade © AP6.0 BestInspectors.Net Store Place a Bid!