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 http://www.merrellinstitute.com/approvedseminars2008.htm APPRAISAL EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOOL at the Merrell Institute 1461-16 LAKELAND AVE., BOHEMIA, NY 11716  631-563-7720  FAX: 631-563-7719 Sept.'08 Home Inspector Continuing Education Dedicated Fax Line: 631-382-8220 Endorsed by www.northameric...

http://www.merrellinstitute.com/continuingedappraiser.html FIRST APPROVED APPRAISAL CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER IN NY STATE!...every 2 years. 28 hours per 2 year renewal period before you renew your license + 7 Hour USPAP Mandatory Part of this regulation requires you to attend the 7 hour Natio...

http://www.merrellinstitute.com/pnlinesales75hour.htm  75 hour On-Line ProgramBill C. Merrell, Ph.D.-School Director     Watch for Details to Take the 75 Hour NYS Program On-Line After you complete the course, and receive confirmation of same, all you have to do is take the Final Examination at t...

  Those who attend this seminar will receive a Certificate at the conclusion of the Program. It is also approved for Appraisal CE Credit in New York State. Many have found this program beneficial to understand Economics and the Role of Money in America....especially as it relates to Real Estate a...

http://www.merrellinstitute.com/ENERGYAUDIT.HTML THE ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES Designed to Show Homeowners, Home buyers and Home sellers how to increase a  Homes Energy Effectiveness, without major renovations and improvements.  The homeowner, after receiving  the detailed inspec...

http://www.merrellinstitute.com/green.html Merrell Institute Announces A Professional Development Program: Green Certified Inspecting for Residential Homes This program will deal with energy, environment, pollution, air quality and comfort. It is recommended for all real estate professionals. Tau...

http://www.merrellinstitute.com/infraredcertifiedclass.html           "NOT JUST INSPECTED... INFRARED INSPECTED"TM      (C) Merrell Institute USE OF INFRARED (IR) CAMERA IN AN INSPECTION    7 HOUR CLASS CERTIFICATE Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced non-destructive technology that allows ...

I recommend you use the services of an educated Energy Inspector. For those who want to get a jump on energy efficiency, see if a Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit works. A consumer can conduct a home energy audit yourself. With a simple but diligent walk-through, you can spot many problems in any type...

http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck/ Provided by the Federal Government, this no cost program was and is designed to help energy auditors promote energy efficiency. The REScheck (formerly MECcheck) materials have been developed to simplify and clarify code compliance with the Model Energy Code (M...

Are you a consumer who has realized that we are looking at a 40-60% increase in utility costs this winter. Are you a professional who is looking to offer energy inspections, but you are not sure how involved to be, what should be looked at, the equipment needed and recommended, the blower door co...