Is ASHI Going Broke?

[dharris]

Originally Posted by nwagner

How many of you have even booked one?

From the ASHI site? 10-12 a year.. Just did one today.
I asked the customer how he heard about ASHI, his answer, he saw it on one of the national TV home remodeling shows and had read about it in some home related publication....
Due to that He went to the ASHI site , checked out the membership / certification requirements and hired me, Who says branding and professional representation doesn't work
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[ekartal6]

Brian,

Good point. Their inspector locator works very well - if the consumer is seeking an ASHI member. Brand recognition works.

[John McKenna]

I'm happy for ASHI inspectors. I have never felt threatened by them. They seem to attack NACHI, CMI and myself when I meet one on the internet. I just laugh them off because they seem like such a non issue to me.

ASHI or NACHI is not a big deal in Texas. People seem to like the CMI though. $$$$

[nwagner]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

Nick,

I'm referring to the 10 I've booked in 12 months. I live in a very densely populated area where I come up first for a search. I only bring this up because everyone is taught to believe here that ASHI is a total waste of money. It's made me money.

I bought an A$HI membership almost a year ago just to see what it would be worth. It has generated 5 leads, 3 of which were not ardent price shoppers and consequently booked inspections. As much as I dislike A$HI, my membership has paid off in bookings. I have yet to even get a lead from a NACHI site, other than the stupid $40 "inspections".

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

I'm happy for ASHI inspectors. I have never felt threatened by them. They seem to attack NACHI, CMI and myself when I meet one on the internet. I just laugh them off because they seem like such a non issue to me.

Some are real good guys.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jbushart

I don't understand the Google stuff. Just too old, I guess. My "page rank" is only 3 out of 10, I read....but when you Google "missouri home inspector" I am the first non-school URL listed. I'm happy with that.

That is all you need to know James, as long as you are on the first page.

Now if you ran a google adword campaign you would be on the top.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Ok Dan, How much is it to be an ASHI member in AZ? Do I have to pay national and state dues?

[klott]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

Well before you turn out the ASHI light guys, how many of you have booked 10 inspections in 12 months from the NACHI locator?

24 calls 21booked in about 4 months for me from nachi.

[ekartal6]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

ASHI or NACHI is not a big deal in Texas.

And that's why I have joined both. ASHI is still a very big deal in Illinois, at least in the north.

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by klott

24 calls 21booked in about 4 months for me from nachi.

That's about 6 calls a month. Same for me... sometimes more, when the
housing sales were up. NACHI rocks.

[dharris]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Ok Dan, How much is it to be an ASHI member in AZ? Do I have to pay national and state dues?

Yes,Yes if you want to get leads from the local and National HI locater, .. Don't rush, I got a deal for you or any other AZ inspectors for local membership..
Send me an email..

Before you join check us out, meet other inspectors at the July seminar, pricing for this seminar is same for members as non members, you won't be disappointed with what we have to offer locally...
I still have the, I think it's $ 50 or 100 off local CE coupon that I offered you a while back, some where if you want to use it, Let me know and I'll try to find it..

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

And that's why I have joined both. ASHI is still a very big deal in Illinois, at least in the north.

They are a big deal in St. Louis, too, but only among the real estate salesmen....who won't refer them if they go over $200 for an inspection. If I ever get hit in the head with a rock or otherwise lobotomized and decide to start marketing to real estate salesmen, I'll join ASHI.

A couple of years ago, a client actually did ask me on the phone when he called if I was "ASHI". I asked: "Are you asking me if I belong to a national association that holds me accountable to inspection standards and a code of ethics?" He said "Yes." I said "I am." End of inquiry and on to booking the inspection.

No one has asked me, since, but I don't play with the real estate salesmen. If I did, I would probably be asked a lot...by them.

[klott]

nachi rocks and rules, it is the best game in town.

[ekartal6]

Originally Posted by klott

24 calls 21booked in about 4 months for me from nachi.

If you say so..

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jbushart

. If I ever get hit in the head with a rock or otherwise lobotomized and decide to start marketing to real estate salesmen, I'll join ASHI.

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Well I guess you are joining James as I am possesion of both a rock and a sharp knife.