2027 REAC/NSPIRE Training Seminar
Cost:
Member (Session Only): $390/attendee
Member (Session + Certification): $539/attendee
Non-Member (Session Only): $546/attendee
Non-Member (Session + Certification): $696/attendee
HUD’s transition from Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) to National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) represents the most significant change to its physical inspection protocol in more than two decades. This comprehensive webinar will help participants understand the NSPIRE standards, severity classifications and scoring methodology—and, most importantly, how these changes affect day-to-day property operations and Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) preparation.
Using hundreds of photographs and straightforward explanations, we will review the NSPIRE deficiencies found throughout units, inside areas and outside areas. Participants will learn how to recognize the conditions most likely to affect their inspection results, establish effective repair priorities and prepare their properties without unnecessarily spending time and resources on low-impact items.
The webinar is designed for property managers, maintenance professionals, housing authority staff, owners and others responsible for maintaining HUD-assisted housing and preparing for REAC inspections. The session also includes live questions and answers.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the primary differences between the former UPCS protocol and the current NSPIRE inspection standards.
- Identify common NSPIRE deficiencies and distinguish among the applicable severity classifications.
- Recognize the deficiencies and life-threatening conditions that can have the greatest effect on an inspection.
- Apply a practical, prioritized approach to property preparation that focuses staff time and resources on the most consequential conditions.
In order to receive credit for attending the certification course, attendees are required to turn on their video camera at all times during class and participate in any poll questions/open discussion from the instructor.
*No refunds if cancellation occurs within two (2) days of course. Once registered, you will be responsible for the cost of all course materials.
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Instructor
John Emery is one of HUD’s original certified REAC inspectors and trainers and has worked with housing agencies and affordable housing professionals nationwide since the 1990s. Widely recognized for his expertise in REAC inspections and training, John specializes in translating HUD’s often-complex inspection requirements into clear, practical guidance that property managers and maintenance professionals can immediately apply.
John serves as an NSPIRE trainer for the U.S. Inspection Group and is the creator of USIG’s comprehensive REAC and NSPIRE preparation guidebooks. Through classroom instruction, live webinars, field training and technical consultation, he has helped housing agencies and property professionals understand HUD’s inspection requirements, prioritize repairs and prepare more effectively for their inspections.