Getting started

[gdeel]

I am just getting started in Delaware. First off I just got on the Nachi website as an inspector and my phone rang all day from homes to be inspected to insurance companies wanting inspections for insurability. Has anyone worked with any insurance companies on insurability?

[Richard L. Bennett]

Yes -- the calls will come -- it is like they know that you are new on the block

Don't under sell your self -- I my area they want something for nothing

$200 to $300 depending on what they want and how far I must travel or they can go somewhere else. Time better spent knocking on doors - working the phone -- fishing - or surffing the NACHI BB - it makes more $$ in the long run

-- Try to post who they are and what they want you to do for how much --

rlb



rlb

[gdeel]

Thanks for the heads up.

[Larry D. Kage]

Search the archives...some companies make inspectors happy with filler work.

But then, you'll get some companies that want you to check on their homes twice a month. $20-$30 a crack. No big deal. Just drive by and make sure it looks good. Send us a photo or some such. Oh and by the way, just mow the lawn while you're there and rake it up a little...

[jmichalski]

Gerald,

I would say do whatever you can to keep your name out there and make money. If your choice is to sit home, or do a few insurance inspections to get some start up money and feel more comfortable on an inspection (of any type) - I think that the choice should be clear.

I did lots of draw inspections ($50 or $100) when I started up. Kept me going, felt like real, honest work, and made me some contacts. I began to feel more and more comfortable with evry aspect of my inspections, just by walking through a few draws, speaking to clients, etc.

It is worth it if it isn't keeping you from more lucrative business.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

Gerald,

I would say do whatever you can to keep your name out there and make money. If your choice is to sit home, or do a few insurance inspections to get some start up money and feel more comfortable on an inspection (of any type) - I think that the choice should be clear.

I did lots of draw inspections ($50 or $100) when I started up. Kept me going, felt like real, honest work, and made me some contacts. I began to feel more and more comfortable with evry aspect of my inspections, just by walking through a few draws, speaking to clients, etc.

It is worth it if it isn't keeping you from more lucrative business.

Honest work is over rated

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Honest work is over rated

Ken Lay- George Bush-Tom Delay.

[jmichalski]

Very nice - BK! I forgot the obvious alternatives.....
1) Be born to a wealthy family
2) Steal everything that isn't nailed down.
3) Get into politics (prerequsite: 1 & 2)

[William Warner]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Ken Lay- George Bush-Tom Delay.

Come on now.... You can't forget Slick Willy either (or his "wife" for that matter)

[etrippe]

send some my way (I live in MI though). I havn't gotten any of these calls. Any suggestions? I wouldn't mind doing some of these types?

[Larry D. Kage]

Here are some that were posted a while back on the board that you may want to check into, however, I have no personal experience with them. So do your due diligence.


Collateral Specialist, Inc. (CSI)
www.collateralspecialists.com
Elliot & Company Appraisers (They also offer inspections)
www.appraisalsanywhere.com
Field Services, Inc. (FSI)
www.fieldservices.com
Property Resources Network (PRN)
www.prn-inc.com
National Vendor Management Services (NVMS)
www.nvms.com
Clear Capital
www.clearcapital.com
NAPA Services
www.napaservices.com
Mortgage Ramp
www.mortgageramp.com
Pacific Field Services
www.pacfield,com
AmerRisk (This company is not affiliated with InspectaRisk any longer)
www.ameririsk.com
Granite Construction Inspections
www.gcinspects.com
Here's another. www.trinityinspection.com
http://www.bankinspect.com
www.inspectionsetc.com
http://www.graniteloan.com
http://www.drawnet.com
http://www.seerinspections.com
http://www.nvms.com

[Jae Williams]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

Very nice - BK! I forgot the obvious alternatives.....
1) Be born to a wealthy family
2) Steal everything that isn't nailed down.
3) Get into politics (prerequsite: 1 & 2)

Now, now-- that's no way to talk about "Fat Teddy"...

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by wwarner

Come on now.... You can't forget Slick Willy either (or his "wife" for that matter)

Correct William.

[jsmith14]

I had a company call me last week wanting me to drive 68 miles,interview their client,Take photos of tanning equipment,list all s/n on said equipment,picture of business sign,interview their client again,and drive back to my world,then fax a copy of their paperwork back to them.When all that is finally done..they will send me a generous check in the amount of a whopping grand total of $50.I said "no10q"

[wforsyth]

When you think of how many hours most people have to work each day to net that $50 (and they still have to subtract all the same operating expenses), the money doesn't look too bad for an hour or two work. It carries you through day to day. And sometimes that is just what you need to get to the point where you can do the more expensive jobs. It gives hope.