Inspection Expo Coming to Las Vegas September 25-27

-- Industry’s Leading Gathering of Home Inspectors Provides Education and Networking for Veterans and Newcomers --

Las Vegas, July 19, 2006 – Kaplan Professional Schools, a national leader in home inspection training, will hold its 11th annual home inspection conference and expo in the U.S. September 25-27, 2006 at Aladdin’s Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas.  Kaplan is a part of Kaplan Professional Schools, which provides licensing and continuing education for the real estate (commercial and residential), appraisal, home inspection, mortgage, contractor, insurance and financial services industries.

"Inspection Expo is the premiere event for the industry," said Michael Casey, vice president and general manager of Kaplan.  “We are offering nearly 50 different sessions, so whether an inspector is starting out or is an established veteran, there will be interesting and informative sessions where everyone will walk away with more knowledge and insight into the industry.”

Inspection Expo is expected to draw more than 1,000 attendees, with 50 exhibitors and more than 30 of the profession’s most talented professionals as featured speakers.  In addition, Inspection Expo provides many opportunities for hands-on learning and business networking.  

The event will address the latest developments in the home inspection profession with topics that directly impact today’s real estate market.  In light of the recent post hurricane events, issues such as how homes withstand natural disasters, moisture intrusion and overall structural integrity will be addressed.

“I have attended the past ten Inspection Expos, and each one keeps getting better and better,” said Mike Nelson of Certified Professional Inspection in Marion, New York. “The presentations are interesting and provide real-world guidance and information in a fun and lively environment. Every year I go back to my business with new eyes and I am better informed to service my customers!”

About Kaplan Professional Schools

Kaplan Professional Schools (www.home-inspect.com) is a national leader in home inspection training, business startup support, home inspection reporting systems and innovative products. Kaplan is a part of Kaplan Professional Schools.

About Kaplan Professional Schools

Kaplan Professional Schools, a Kaplan Professional company, provides licensing and continuing education for the real estate (commercial and residential), appraisal, home inspection, mortgage, contractor, insurance and financial services industries.  Kaplan Professional Schools is a division of Kaplan, Inc., leaders in education and test prep and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). With more than 50 locations, Kaplan Professional Schools offers both classroom and distance education to help students earn their state certifications.  Kaplan’s instructors are the leaders in their field, with many years of industry and teaching experience.  Distance education courses include textbook correspondence and online learning.   For further information, please visit www.kaplanprofessionalschools.com or call 1-800-621-9621.