NACHI Haters

[mmanning]

This only my second day as a member of NACHI and I am very excited to get my business started. So excited that I went to Office Depot tonight to pick up some supplies for my new office and as I was leaving I saw a guy that had a HI polo on. I went up to him and said that I noticed his shirt and asked if he would mind if I could ask him some questions. We live in Nebraska and there are no state requirements so I asked him how he got certified. He is an ASHI member. I told him that I just started my training and that I was a NACHI member. He interrupted me and said that there was a rumor that NACHI just has you take a quick test online and you are "certified". I told him that I thought NACHI was very comprehensive in their certifications and that he should check it out sometime. He then told me that this was a horrble time to get started as an HI because of the economy. I think he was mad because I told him that I was just starting out and he didn't want to talk to potential competition. He tried to discourage me about the industry. Part of it worked because as someone that is starting out brand new, it is very nerve-wracking at times and you are unsure about certain aspects of the business. Anyway, sorry for rambling but I just wanted to get it out there that there are other HI's that are under the impression that we are some half assed operation. Thanks for listening and feel free to comment.

[Christopher Currins]

If you see him again ask him what test, and how many, he had to take to become a member of ASHI.

[James H. Bushart]

This is a bad time to be entering the profession, Michael. Both ASHI and NACHI have lost about half of the members we had a year ago. Turnover was high before that, but even higher in a depressed market.

He was telling you the truth and giving you some straight, although not pleasant to the ear, advice.

If you expect your NACHI membership or "certification" to open doors for you, you will be greatly disappointed. You will require demonstrated skill...that you can market...to make it in these tough times.

[Michael R. Boyett]

Originally Posted by mmanning

..I just wanted to get it out there that there are other HI's that are under the impression that we are some half assed operation.

I'm shocked...shocked, I say!

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by mmanning

He interrupted me and said that there was a rumor that NACHI just has you take a quick test online and you are "certified".

Well.....that's not really a false statement. Oh wait, you also have to pay $289.

[Keith Swift, PhD.]

Michael:
Any time you're going into business for yourself is a great time indeed. Times are supposed to be tough, or so I've heard, but I continue to make adjustments to my ship based on the tides and the weather, and I'm getting richer by the day. I wish you fine weather, and wind in your sails.

[John McKenna]

Welcome Mr Manning.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

Welcome Mr Manning.

Anytime someone tells me they are with ASHI , I start the conversation with "Oh you are in the ...old Association"!!!

[David A. Andersen]

This is not a lousy time to get started.

The competition is dying off like flies along with Realtors and the like.
The listings are piling up. Foreclosures are everywhere. Homeowners don't take care when they leave a foreclosure. Maybe a Home Inspection would be in order.

You have several months of real hard times when starting your HI Biz. The cards your passing out won't even start to take hold for 90 days or better in a good market. What better time to get things right in your business plan!

You'll be getting phone calls asking if your still in business, rather than "How much do you charge" as the first question!

Investors are watching and waiting.
Realtors are sitting and watching.

You may be able to even buy one of them a cup of coffee! They don't have anywhere to run off to.

By the time you figure out what your trying to do, things will change and start to turn around. A good place for you to be.

Just be very careful where your throwing your money. It's going to have to last for a while.

[dharris]

ASHI inspectors ... NACHO Haters ????
I Think you got it backwards
If you stick around very long you will find many nacho members that are ASHI haters join ASHI., and nick cannot give away free nacho memberships to ASHI members..

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by dandersen

This is not a lousy time to get started.

The competition is dying off like flies along with Realtors and the like.
The listings are piling up. Foreclosures are everywhere. Homeowners don't take care when they leave a foreclosure. Maybe a Home Inspection would be in order.

You have several months of real hard times when starting your HI Biz. The cards your passing out won't even start to take hold for 90 days or better in a good market. What better time to get things right in your business plan!

You'll be getting phone calls asking if your still in business, rather than "How much do you charge" as the first question!

Investors are watching and waiting.
Realtors are sitting and watching.

You may be able to even buy one of them a cup of coffee! They don't have anywhere to run off to.

By the time you figure out what your trying to do, things will change and start to turn around. A good place for you to be.

Just be very careful where your throwing your money. It's going to have to last for a while.

I agree. It's a good time, competition is low and a new type of market getting ready to burst.

[mmanning]

Thank you for the good advice. I am here to learn and this is exactly what I need to hear.

[mmanning]

dharris
What's wrong buddy? It soulds like you are a little offended! I mean if you decided to make a stink over a comment on an organizations website that you don't even belong to, Wait a minute, why are you on this message board? Looking for a little education and training. ASHI seems like a very competent and educated organization and i am sure I read somewhere about some "ethics" thing they have. Oh yeah "act in a professional manner and strive to uphold the reputation and practice of the home inspection profession". Well thanks you for setting things straight dharris. Good luck with all of your future endeavors!!!

[Keith Swift, PhD.]

Michael:
Don't waste your time with negative people, including those in our own organization. ASHI and its members deserve our respect, but Nick and NACHI "reign" supreme. The truth is immutable.

[Michael Larson]

Sunshine and lollipops