Bidday

[Blaine Wiley]

Thank you , Eddie.

InterNACHI members are always looking for avenues to expand their businesses. They enjoy working with honest, up front companies as partners. We have seen many less than professional, and sometimes dishonest people and companies come here and try to take money out of their hard working hands. (all remember Michael Napadow). They will however flock to a good and honest opportunity. I hope that our members will do well with your company, and that we are all successful together long into the future.

[Tony Siegert]

Eddie,

I have been considering this since I received an email from inspector FX introducing me to the program. I have questions as well which I need answered and a couple suggestions before I proceed. I noticed you have not included two of the larger software companies (3D and HomeGauge) and wonder what format is so important for the site, I would think a PDF report should be all that is needed? Unless, you want the same flow for each report which could be easily done with 3D (let me know the format and I could put it together...)

I understand and I am not sure where the communication failed that you are not yet up and running and that there are no auctions on the site at this time, because you need all your ducks in a row, one of those ducks being inspectors.Why have you not just come out and stated this clearly in any of your posts?

As far as the fees go I appreciate your change to allow payment after the first auction is reserved (But not completed?), however being penalized by having to pay the $495 fee at that time does not seem right. Being that you are trying to get your ducks in a row and not trying to make money from inspectors, why not just allow interested inspectors to sign up free for the first year? And future fees deducted from completed inspections (once we know this is not a scam and a good money maker.)

Thanks for the opportunity, I think we all like the idea but would like a little more security before we jump in.

[Randy D. Stufflebeem]

Eddie,
I feel you have an idea that has certain potential for both you, the housing situation, and HI's. I am interested but I would think that no one in their right mind unless they are desperate and that desperation is clouding there judgment could possibly think of joining/paying, being the rules you have set forth and no production in the foreclosure area. Furthermore, I would think (at least for me) that they would not join in with out having all of these very important questions answered that have been put before you. My suggestion is write down all the questions that have been asked and place the answers in the members only area. The reason I would like to know is simply because I think you have a unique idea at the right time in this market. I am just questioning your marketing strategy to the largest and best HI Organization in the world. You must admit the promises seem empty right now and we as not just home inspectors, but businessmen as well recognize that.
Just my thoughts,
Randy

[Mike Hazelwood]

Randy & Tony,

I agree with your posts 100% and hope Eddie answers these questions soon...Tony in my opinion, and Eddie can correct me if I am wrong, the software requirements probably do not have much to do with the format or flow of the report. I am sure Fx and PV paid a fee to be the preferred sotware for this program. With numerous reporting software programs out there eddie is going to find it difficult to get the number of inspectors he will need to make this a success. In my area I do not know of any home inspectors that are using FX or PV and I do not of any HI's that will be willing to fork out $1200.

Eddie lift the software requirements and yearly fee and your doors will be flooded with HI's more eager to go to work for you.

[klott]

I really do hate to sound negative, but this offer from Biday is like so many other mail order jobs, that the BBB warns consumers about. If this is a legitimate company offering a legitimate service, then it should be run as such. The business is supposed to pay their own expenses out of their own gross profits, which leaves them with their own net profits. The employees job is to earn enough profits to pay their salary plus earn money for the company. Why should the employees pay for the right to work for Biday, pay all of Biday's overhead, and absorb all of the liabilty? I offer no apologies for the way I feel about this, however, I'm old school and I have never paid for a job yet, nor do I intend to start now. If Biday wants to rethink this and do it right, then they can contact me, but for now they can save their email, I don't want any part of it.

[Michael Larson]

Well said, Randy and Tony.

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by klott

I really do hate to sound negative, but this offer from Biday is like so many other mail order jobs, that the BBB warns consumers about. If this is a legitimate company offering a legitimate service, then it should be run as such. The business is supposed to pay their own expenses out of their own gross profits, which leaves them with their own net profits. The employees job is to earn enough profits to pay their salary plus earn money for the company. Why should the employees pay for the right to work for Biday, pay all of Biday's overhead, and absorb all of the liabilty? I offer no apologies for the way I feel about this, however, I'm old school and I have never paid for a job yet, nor do I intend to start now. If Biday wants to rethink this and do it right, then they can contact me, but for now they can save their email, I don't want any part of it.

You got that right. But im not old school. Im a youngster.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by jfarsetta

So, please reconsider the ACTION, which is punishable under the NACHI COE, rather than simply removing the WORDS from this message board.

Certainly it is your company to do with as you wish. It is also OUR message board, and OUR association you are now a part of and wish to do business with.

As you have so aptly pointed out, Joe, Fast Eddie's announcement of the deletion of the words in his post does not necessarily mean that they are not being applied.

He took the out you gave him and implied that someone was impersonating him, and that the phone calls he made were "directed" by the president of NACHI.

I am calling him out as a liar, right now.

He made the calls, himself...for each call was consistent with his post. What "impersonator" would also share his personal and professional agenda?

Secondly, Blaine might have suggested that he could get farther with a phone call than a post, but certainly did not "direct" him to call the members who have claimed that he threatened them.

This silly a s s auctioning program is as worthless as his measured and careful post .... deleting the words, but not the message.

I say we make him gone and trash his posts in the SPAM forum. This guy makes Mike Rowan look like a legitimate NACHI member.

[klott]

Originally Posted by jbushart

As you have so aptly pointed out, Joe, Fast Eddie's announcement of the deletion of the words in his post does not necessarily mean that they are not being applied.

He took the out you gave him and implied that someone was impersonating him, and that the phone calls he made were "directed" by the president of NACHI. I noticed this too, which is it Eddie ?

I am calling him out as a liar, right now.

He made the calls, himself...for each call was consistent with his post. What "impersonator" would also share his personal and professional agenda?

Secondly, Blaine might have suggested that he could get farther with a phone call than a post, but certainly did not "direct" him to call the members who have claimed that he threatened them.

This silly a s s auctioning program is as worthless as his measured and careful post .... deleting the words, but not the message.

I say we make him gone and trash his posts in the SPAM forum. This guy makes Mike Rowan look like a legitimate NACHI member.

But wait there's more!

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by jbushart

This guy makes Mike Rowan look like a legitimate NACHI member.

Thats a tuff call !!!

[Dominic J. Maricic]

Originally Posted by mhazelwood

Randy & Tony,

I agree with your posts 100% and hope Eddie answers these questions soon...Tony in my opinion, and Eddie can correct me if I am wrong, the software requirements probably do not have much to do with the format or flow of the report. I am sure Fx and PV paid a fee to be the preferred sotware for this program. With numerous reporting software programs out there eddie is going to find it difficult to get the number of inspectors he will need to make this a success. In my area I do not know of any home inspectors that are using FX or PV and I do not of any HI's that will be willing to fork out $1200.

Eddie lift the software requirements and yearly fee and your doors will be flooded with HI's more eager to go to work for you.

I was thinking this too. I sent a PM to Eddie last last night after seeing this thread, asking why other software programs, including Home Inspector Pro, can not be used with the program. Their is certainly no reason why HomeGauge, Home Inspector Pro or several of the other programs out there couldn't create a template that would match what Bidday wants. So far, I have not received a response.

[Greg Bell]

Attention Inspectors! If you've been in business at least two years and are looking for additional work, read below!

We are looking for qualified inspectors to perform 4-point and wind mitigation inspection surveys across the state of Florida.



This came by e-mail today.

James did you know that they were sending it out since you mentioned him?

[Joseph Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by gbell

Attention Inspectors! If you've been in business at least two years and are looking for additional work, read below!

We are looking for qualified inspectors to perform 4-point and wind mitigation inspection surveys across the state of Florida.



This came by e-mail today.

James did you know that they were sending it out since you mentioned him?

I thought the state put Mr. Rowan out of the Wind Mitigation Inspection business.

[William J. Decker]

I feel I have to weight in on this. Please consider these points:

1) Real Estate Auctions are considered to be Real Estate transactions, legally.

2) In Illinois (any those in other states, with HI licensing laws, please talk to your lawyers) inspections done as part of RE transactions MUST meet the SOP of the state licensing authority.

3) The inspection report, done according to Bidday's standards does not meet the Illinois state standards of practice and, therefore, any home inspections done for Bidday would be a violation of the laws of this state and could lead to license revocation (Opinion of my Lawyer, who is, probably, the expert in Illinois on the state HI law).

4) When we do draw inspections, the draw company provides the software, on-line, and there is no up front costs for the inspector. This would be a better way to go, as far as a "business plan" for Bidday (provided that the state SOP requirements, as outilned in points 2 and 3 above, were met).

5) I do inspections for auctions and have been very successful, especially when using NACHI's MoveInCertified.com program, which is already in place and costs NACHI members nothing.

6) There have been many past attempts to create a "standard" home inspection report, report format, what is in the summary as opposed to the report, and all that other mess. I do a complete, thorough and well recieved report using software and templates that I have worked hard and long to create. These reports have been greatly accepted by lawyers, Realtors and clients for years (See here: http://deckerhomeservices.com/what_o...y_about_us.htm).

I would be hard pressed to "mess with success" as I have worked long and hard to achieve, so far. I also whould have to be very well convinced before I changed what I was doing, especially with all the legal liability I would have to assume (both to civil suits and with regards to keeping my license).

7) Business "opportunities" and "partnerships" are (or should be) equally benificial to both parties. If I am going to put forth "up front" money, I want some guarentee, some proof, that I will get payback. Bidday offers none.

I believe that Bidday has, at the very least, a flawed and not-really-thought-out business plan. Having worked in the corporate world for many years (27), I have seen many of these and know where for I speak. As to their being a scam, that is for the future to determine.

9) My business, is MY business. If I succeed (as I have been doing) it ie because of my decisions. If I fail (as, statistically, most HI businesses do), it will be completely because of my decisions.

That said, I have decided not to participate in this offer, at least as it is currently offered.

Hope this helps;

(All complaints, praise or lawsuit filings can be directed to me. See the below contact information.)

[Joe Farsetta]

Blaine,

Did you direct Mr. Rozek to call NACHI members, as he alleges? Were you aware that shortly thereafter, he may have threatened legal action for what could be perceived as negative posts on this BB?

Dale Duffy was one of those members. Dale stod up to whomever called, and filed an ethics complaint against Mr. Rozek as a member/vendor and his company and its practices.

Also, Mr. Rozek has failed to respond to my statements that simply removing the written word, but failing to suspend the policy, runs contrary to the COE.