What can we do?

[Russell J. Hensel]

Your right I have not been around long enough, is there a way to bring it back to life?

[Russell J. Hensel]

James can you not write down where the referral come from?

[Russell J. Hensel]

Ralph thats my point........why be part of something when you can LEAD something. Instead of you making the Realtors assocaiton look good why not make YOUR company and organization look good?

[Michael R. Boyett]

Originally Posted by rhensel

Your right I have not been around long enough, is there a way to bring it back to life?

Talk to Gary Johnson, Blaine Wiley, John Bowman or Paul Sabados to get an update on the foundation and see what, if anything, can be done to re-vitalize it.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Originally Posted by mboyett

Several of you have not been around long enough to remember The Foundation for Safer Housing. It, at one time, was devoted to such causes but has since apparently died a slow death due to general indifference I suppose.

Ya, I remember that organization. Too bad that they do not do any self promoting. Everybody just forgets about them.
I live across the street from my local food bank. It kinda makes you think when you see a long line of people waiting to get food in the morning.

[Russell J. Hensel]

Thanks Michael, I appreaciate it

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by mboyett

Several of you have not been around long enough to remember The Foundation for Safer Housing. It, at one time, was devoted to such causes but has since apparently died a slow death due to general indifference I suppose.

And one I donated to regardless of what Russel H. may believe about me.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Originally Posted by rhensel

James can you not write down where the referral come from?

When I do write it down, I search my Quickbooks software. Majority of the time they are not there. I only have the buyers' names on file, not their friends, relatives etc.

[Russell J. Hensel]

Once again.....I guess I just think different...some people give and that makes them feel good.........I want to BUILD something...MAKE something......that many will benefit from. Just me and my ideals is all. I do not think anything of you. We just think differntly...You may look at a car and say wow........I look at the same car and think of 100 ways it could be better.....Just my personality...does not mean its right, just different.

Every single day (work day) I do 1 think to make my report better. I have been doing this for over 10 years. Add this tweak that. I never think something is GREAT, I may thibk its good, but can always be better...so when you say "Why re-invent the wheel" I think because the wheel can be better" Once again, some are meant to lead and some are meant to follow......the choice is yours.

[Michael Larson]

Have at then Russel. Good luck.

[Russell J. Hensel]

James, what is the amount you give to a charity in their name? Just asking, not to be nosey...whatever the amount, can you ask that person while you are on the job. Maybe give them 5 choices and just keep track of it? Like have a notebook and put Monday $20 Red Cross $10 Hope Hospice Tuesday..........then keep going til the end of the week and then send the checks out? Ask you accountant as to what and how much is tax deductible. Will this work? If not lets figure out a fix.

[Russell J. Hensel]

thanks Michael

[James E. Braun, CMI]

$20.00, but I only give the money when they refer somebody to me. I guess when I explain to them what is in their inspection binder I can include something like a referral rewards charity cards. To be quite honest with you I have never really asked a customer directly to refer me except when they brag about my inspection and then I just tell them not to keep me secret.

[mreusch]

Originally Posted by rhensel

As I sit and read the message boards (which I enjoy). I sit and wonder and beotch like most at how the world sucks and who's fault it is. But instead of compalining isn't there something we can do to help? Would it not be great to have something like the NACHI nationwide food bank to help the hungry? Or Coats/blankets for the homeless? Would it not be great to go into a Real Estate office and pass out a flyer stating the NACHI organization and ABC home inspection company is trying to make the those less fortunate a little more comfortable. Please give your food, old coats, old blankets....whatever we decide on. 1 your name gets out there 2. Nachi get noticed 3 YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF.......I am willing to try it in my area, just need to bounce ideas off of people so we can get a decent plan together...Let me know what you think...

I myself am affiliated with the Relay for life. We do a relay once a year for Cancer Research. Most of the money goes to the childrens lukemia Foundation for cancer research but we also give money to local cancer charities as well. And the best part is 100% of all money collected goes directly to the charities. I give away a Home Inspection or environmental test at a silent auction for this event and have had great success with it. You might try something like this in your area as Relay For Life is nation wide. Just my H.O.