Newbie Question

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by Frank Newman

With respect to the home inspection business, so far I have located no chapter meetings (any organization) withing a reasonable driving distance

NACHI's Internet presence solves that problem. That's why I've been with NACHI for so long. CREIA and ASHI were the only two here who had chapter meetings, and the oldies treated the newbies like dirt, obviously because they didn't want the new competition. I like to help people succeed, so CREIA and ASHI didn't fit me. NACHI does.

[Frank Newman]

I understand what you mean. I am a heavy web user myself, so all the web-based support will probably suit me fine.

On another note, when looking through some of the other threads on this subject, I have seen a lot of discussion about the detailed differences between membership requirements, levels of membership, etc. and why one approach is better than the other. However, with the exception of some realtors, I doubt that most people outside the inspection community really know much about who the origanizations are or how their membership levels and requirements differ. Simply being able to tell someone that you are a member of a national industry organization will give most of the general public the confidence they are looking for.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by Frank Newman

with the exception of some realtors, I doubt that most people outside the inspection community really know much about who the origanizations are or how their membership levels and requirements differ. Simply being able to tell someone that you are a member of a national industry organization will give most of the general public the confidence they are looking for.

Exactly!

In six years, I can count on my hands the number of times that I've even been asked about membership in any association, much less which one.

[Carl H. Lederhaus]

Frank,
You are going to find a lot of heated discussions on this site but, when a person asks a HI question you are going to find that the guys and gals at NACHI will jump to give you the answer you are looking for. These are the best people of any organization you will find.
When I joined NACHI I was impressed with all of the helpfull information on this board.
We argue but that is what makes us stronger. Nick keeps NACHI growing. He works for us 24-7 with marketing and benefits. Just take a look at the NACHITV that has come on line. I do not think he sleeps at all.
Listen to RR and JB and the others and life gets better.