National Property Inspections, Inc. added six new franchises in December – three in the United States and three in Canada where the real estate market continues to set record sales numbers.

Mike Hogan, of Nepean, Ontario; Ismir Keranovic, of Calgary, Alberta; and Don McLeod, of Lynedoch, Ontario, opened Global Property Inspection franchises in Canada. Greg Eckert, of Amelia, Ohio and Walter Roby, of Southfield, Michigan kicked off National Property Inspections operations in the United States. Chad Bourgeois, of Thibodaux, Louisiana, also completed training and returned home to complete state licensing requirements.

Before receiving their training certificates, NPI and GPI franchisees complete classes in technical, marketing and business applications related to property inspection and franchising. They mastered an understanding of all major property systems, including: plumbing, structural, electrical, HVAC, roofing, foundations, and exterior and interior wall coverings. Safety issues, moisture intrusion, and common reporting procedures are also covered. The training prepares them to handle a variety of inspections, including, commercial, residential, relocations, field service work and more.

Franchisees are trained in computers and other technology created to help provide easy-to-understand information to their clients. NPI’s Inform inspection software was first developed over ten years ago. Updates to the software are ongoing. The last major version was released in 2006.

After classroom training, most new franchisees take an additional week of ride-along training with an experienced NPI or GPI mentor. The ride-alongs allow the new independent business owners to get some field experience, building confidence and expertise.

National Property Inspections Inc. provides ongoing technical support and continuing education.

“Our franchisees can reach a member of our technical staff seven days a week,” Executive Vice President, Bill Erickson, said. Founded in 1987, National Property Inspections Inc. is among the oldest and most well-respected property inspection companies in the business.