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Bill C. Merrell, Ph.D.

75 Hour salespersons course online

N.Y. State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Program

http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com

On-Line NYS Program begins Anytime

The Process to enter the field as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson requires the following:

Attend a NYS Approved 75 Hour On-Line Class and Pass the Proctored test at our school

Sign Up for and Pass the NYS Licensing test for RE Salesperson at the State Office Building

Interview with an determine which RE Brokerage firm you wish to work with

Send in your Application along with the PASS form from the State, the original Certificate from our school, the RE Broker confirmation that you are affiliated with their firm, and sign all information, mail it in the NYS, and within 2-3 weeks you will receive your License and Pocket Card.

The Broker retains your License, since you are working with their firm

You retain your Pocket Card as Identification

NYS Licensing Classes for Home Inspectors

New York State Licensed Home Inspection Program

www.merrellinstitute.com www.merrellinstitute.com/licensedhomeinspectionprogram.html

Classroom Program begins October 5th, 2009

(4 MODULES in 4 weeks!) (Module 5 Completed over 5 days-See Dates below)

MODULES 1, 2, 3, & 4 : Now $ 1,200.00- That's over $ 1,000 Discount!

MODULES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5: Now $ 1,950.00- That's over $ 1,500 Discount!

(Module 5 takes 5 days over several weekends cost is $ 75 per home as part of package)

Our Next Program is expected be in 2010-pending any regulation changes!

NYS is mandating Licensing for Home Inspectors which consists of 100 Hour of classroom education, followed by 40 hours of field inspections. First to be approved on LI, we are proud to have a very high success rate of grads who have become NYS Licensed Home Inspectors. "90% attendance per Module 1, 2, 3 & 4; 100% attendance for Module 5"

EVENINGS ARE 6PM-10:30PM & Saturday is 8AM-2PM TO MEET 25 HOURS PER MODULE

· Module 1: (Structure, Exterior, Roof) Eves: OCT. 5, 6, 7, 8, Day: OCT. 10....................... ($ 450)

· Module 2: (Interior, Insulation, Ventilation, Elect.) Eves: OCT. 12, 13, 14, 15, DAY: OCT. 17 ($ 450)

· Module 3: (Heating, Cooling, Plumbing Systems) Eves: OCT. 19, 20, 21, 22 DAY: OCT. 24 ($ 450)

· Module 4: (NYS Licensing Law/Report Writing) Eves: OCT. 26, 27, 28, 29, Day: OCT. 31..... ($ 450)

· PRICE FOR MODULES 1,2,3 AND 4: REGULARLY $1800 plus materials COSTING YOU $ 2250

NOW MODULES 1, 2, 3 & 4 is NOW $ 1,200 BOOKS/FINALS INCLUDED

Module 5: "40 HOURS of Field Inspections" once you complete Module 1-4 ..... $1250 $ 750 as part of OUR Package

TENTATIVE DATES FOR MODULE 5: 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15, 11/21 AM AND PM HOMES AM are 8-12 NOON AND PM IS 1-5PM 10 HOMES TOTAL Price for Modules 1-5 is $ 3,100 plus materials COSTING YOU $ 3450.00

MODULES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 is NOW $ 1,950.00 BOOKS/FINALS INCLUDED

With all 5 Modules, We include:

Inspection Software HIF Program ($50 Value)

Pre-Inspection Agreement in PDF File for Module 5 Inspections (Up to $ 50 Value)

Home Inspection Home Inspector Yellow pages listing ($ 150 Value)

1 Year No Charge North American Association Network Membership (Up to $195 Value)

1 Year No Charge InterNACHI~ NACHI Membership (Up to $ 289 Value)

Study Program to Prepare for Home Inspection NYS Exam (Up to $ 30 Value)

1st Year Discount to Housing Inspection Foundation ($151 Off-Regularly $ 210 1st year-only $ 59 year 1)

All Books and Final Exams for All 5 Modules (Up to $ 200 Value)

We have only 3 spots left-energy inspecting class NYS

www.energyinspecting.com

ENERGY EFFICIENCY & ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION PROGRAM IN NYS

35 HOURS $ 475.00-BOOKS INCLUDED (NOT $ 675.00)

AUGUST 27, 28, 29, 30, 2009 8AM TO 5PM - Limited to 20 students!

21 hours credit for appraisers in NYS CE Credits

21 credit hours for home inspectors in NYS CE Credits

Consider this as a new way to make money in this economy- read all about the program and Sign Up Today! We teach you what you need to perform Energy Inspections

This course is approved for Professional Development by the Housing Inspection Foundation, Environmental Assessment Association and Association of Construction Inspectors. Those who complete this program will receive their first year membership to North American Association Network and REA designation FREE. A $ 125 Value

Who Should Attend this course?

Contractors, Home Inspectors and Appraisers and those with a working knowledge of homes

What Will We Cover?

This program involves both theory and practical hands-on training. We will cover each aspect of Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Environmental Considerations for a residential home. We will show you how to complete an Energy Inspection for the benefit of Homeowners and Home-buyers. Many homeowners can save thousands of dollars in energy bills over 5 years by implementing your written report recommendations. We include the manuals you need to develop a detailed understanding of the process and create the Reports themselves for your use as a graduate! You also perform a Mock Energy Inspection for us to evaluate once you graduate our school. There is also a Comprehensive Exam at course conclusion for REA Designation.

Affiliations and Designations:

Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for the designation of R.E.A. Designation (Residential Energy Assessor) free, and membership to the Environmental Assessment Association and the Housing Inspection Foundation. 1st Year Membership reduced from $ 215.00 to $ 59.00.

"Save Money, Save Energy, Save The Earth, One Home at a time"

AS OUR GRADUATE, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE ENERGY INSPECTION NETWORK "Free"

www.energyinspecting.com www.energyinspectionnetwork.com www.energyeducationnetwork.com www.residentialenergyassessor.com

To Sign Up, Call us at 631-563-7720- Limited Seating ! Professional Development Course

Bill C. Merrell, Ph.D., School Director 631-563-7720 Fax: 731-563-7719

ENERGY AUDIT INSTITUTE- Residential and Commercial Certification

www.merrellinstitute.com/energyauditinstitute/ for more information, or check out the links below !

National Program- Residential and Commercial Classes On-Line-

Looking for a New Career ! Looking for a New Part-time or Full-time Career to Supplement your Income?

Consider- Energy Inspecting - Residential and Commercial Inspecting !

On-Line Education- Not For NYS Continuing Education Credit. These are Professional Development Programs

Earn $100 Per Hour Reducing Wasted Energy

Eco-Friendly Energy Careers

Energy Audit Training & Certification

Commercial Energy Auditor Training

Home Energy Auditor Training

Become an Energy Auditor

Energy Audit Institute provides training and certification in home energy audits and commercial energy audits.


In New York State, we also offer Advanced Classes in

Energy and Environmental Inspecting for Approved

Continuing Education Credit for Appraisers and Home Inspectors

21 Hours Home Inspection Continuing Education Credit in NYS

21 Hours Appraisal Continuing Education Credit in NYS

5 Hour Hours with Optional Final Examination

to learn more, go to:

www.energyinspecting.com


Just Completed MIT Course in Energy Economics

Energy Economics- MIT Program

ofered as an open course material by MIT to allow students on-line access to upper level subjects and courses otherwise offered specifically at MIT alone.

I thought the course was very viable, useful and was well defined and I believe I have learned a great amount of material from completion of the course.

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/

http://ocw.mit.edu/

www.merrellinstitute.com

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Questions? Call us at 631-563-7720

I believe theat the MIT program is great for those who want to raise their own knowledge

I am extremely pleased by the quality of the program and proud to have compelted it from MIT