Here's a certification that means something...

[Nick Gromicko]

Certified Master Inspector

...and with a professional designation like that, who needs certifications?

[Sean Fogarty]

At least I got your attention Nick. That was the main reason for my post..

[Brian E. Kelly]

They do ask the Dumbest Questions here on the Message Board that is for sure.

[ldapkus]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

They do ask the Dumbest Questions here on the Message Board that is for sure.

Sad but true.

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Certified Master Inspector

...and with a professional designation like that, who needs certifications?

Are you not seeing some of the questioning and/or derision directed at this designation by some of the HI's with personal integrity? Or do you choose to ignore them? SAD!! SAD!! SAD!!

A MARKETING GIMMICK......BEING FOISTED ON THE POTENTIAL CLIENT.......EVEN SADDER!!

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by ldapkus

Sad but true.

Sheesh, Linus!! I didn't think we could ever agree so closely on anything here!!

[Russell J. Hensel]

Ok now there is CMI now what?...thats it? The pinacle for inspectors?

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by rhensel

Ok now there is CMI now what?...thats it? The pinacle for inspectors?

The Pinnacle is the Paycheck.

[Nick Gromicko]

Ok now there is CMI now what?...thats it? The pinacle for inspectors?

Yes. The pinnacle.

Even Brian is unable to explain why he believes CMI is a marketing gimmick as opposed to a true professional designation... so it must be a certification that means something.

[Russell J. Hensel]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Yes. The pinnacle.

Even Brian is unable to explain why he believes CMI is a marketing gimmick as opposed to a true professional designation... so it must be a certification that means something.

O well that sucks...

[Nick Gromicko]

If you think we should add to or increase the requirements to be awarded the Certified Master Inspector professional designation... speak up. John and I are all ears.

[Russell J. Hensel]

I just do not see that as fair to others close to getting their certification. How about another level? How about several levels. Like Senior CMI...and then make it 5000 inspections 10 years in business and 5 reports to 3 other CMI for a peer review. I am just throwing numbers out there. Because I actually meet this . But what about like CMI mentor...where you take a newbie under your wing and help them along and so many hours of helping can give you that designation. How about writing classes and have them submitted to NACHI for review and after 10 written classes they can be CMI Educator certified. Serve on a NACHI board for at least one year...

I am just throwing things out. Hate to compare it, but like a boy scout badges. Then after to complete ALL of these steps and MORE then make them something compared to EAGLE scout.

[Tim Spargo]

Somehow, in my somewhat dim thinking, tweaking something around seems to deflate it's credibility and stability.

I better print out an app if I ever decide to fill it out / Before the req's change....

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Yes. The pinnacle.

Even Brian is unable to explain why he believes CMI is a marketing gimmick as opposed to a true professional designation... so it must be a certification that means something.

When someone is in a business for only 3 years and may only have done 3-600 inspections plus some CEU's / other acceptable training............and no one verifies that (1) their reports meet any SOP, (2) they have not had any significant complaints/suits against them, (3) their actual inspection knowledge and reports truly represent the houses they inspect..........the above to myself is way below any standards that a master should have attain to earn that designation!

How about 8-10 years plus 2000 inspections and at least equivalent training to 300 CEU's including training given by the inspector.......that would be my minimum but 3 years......................LOL!!! A true professional designation.........LOL!!

It has been said on these boards by others/members that it is a marketing gimmick.....I did not coin that phrase.

Could you explain why CMI standards are so low? Be truthful and don't be afraid to offend members!

[Robert W. Jude]

I dont need a new badge to feel good about myself.