Originally Posted By: jmurray This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Just trying to get the opinions of members and non members alike on whether they think that the HI industry is becoming oversaturated due to higher interest rates, more foreclosures, a drop in home sales and etc…
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Originally Posted By: cmccann This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It’s very possible with the state of the economy that many laid off and out of work people are turning to this turn key style of employment. That being said, this would really only apply to non licensing states (in the short term).
Originally Posted By: pcarter This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Christine,
I think he means, "too many inspectors".
John,
I believe it would depend on your area but when KC has 300 HI's (close to 2 million population) I would tend to think that's an oversaturated market but other areas in the country may not have that problem. I know in my area there are 3 inspectors including myself that services a population of 100,000. The other two inspectors are part-time construction workers and are a pain in the back side.
-- Patrick C.
Town & Country Home Inspection Services, LLC
(Serving S.E. Kansas, Cruising the 169)
Originally Posted By: jmurray This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
cfischer wrote:
John, what do you mean by "oversaturated"?
"To saturate to excess", in regards to business and industry.
Since our industry is home inspection, that is the industry I am referring to.
Saturate meaning "To soak, fill, or load to capacity".
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Originally Posted By: jmurray This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
pcarter wrote:
Christine,
I think he means, "too many inspectors".
John,
I believe it would depend on your area but when KC has 300 HI's (close to 2 million population) I would tend to think that's an oversaturated market but other areas in the country may not have that problem. I know in my area there are 3 inspectors including myself that services a population of 100,000. The other two inspectors are part-time construction workers and are a pain in the back side.
Patrick, some good answers here!
That's why I put up the poll to see peoples views from across the country.
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Originally Posted By: lwillick This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Blaine:
In my area they have a Technical college, BCIT, and they pump out inspectors on a regular basis every six weeks or so. Now that is what I call a saturated market !!! To me this is a money grab by the college.
Originally Posted By: rwashington This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
With the increase from 188 to 448 classroom hrs. put in effect this year there are quite a few less entering the profession in TX. Understand the on campus classes are a 1/3 the size from a couple of years ago.
Originally Posted By: lwillick This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I have over 20 solid years in this business. In the next few years I shall retire. I would love to write a book on the industry. In what other business are you controlled by a third party business in conflict with your own industry ?
Originally Posted By: jmurray This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
lwillick wrote:
I have over 20 solid years in this business. In the next few years I shall retire. I would love to write a book on the industry. In what other business are you controlled by a third party business in conflict with your own industry ?
Regards,
larry
I think running a casino back in the 70's would be similiar!
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Originally Posted By: jmerritt1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I The great state of Illinois since the license act came to pass in 2002, we now have over 2300 inspectors, with 2/3 of the state a rural area, yes we have to many inspectors, I’am just guessing but more than 1/2 are part time, and low ball the industry, I think this all will change as time goes on. New inspectors will soon find out how hard it can be to start out and give up.