Cross-Association [Member] Advertising

[rhumphries]

I may be shooting a BB into hornet's nest, or this may be a moot survey. I need the info for a project I'm working on. Thanks in advance.

[rdawes]

Robert,

A few more details on how this would work would be useful in forming a proper opinion.

[rhumphries]

Originally Posted by rdawes

Robert,

A few more details on how this would work would be useful in forming a proper opinion.

That's just it. I need to know how people feel regardless of the details. Don't worry though, it's nothing that would cause anyone to violate any COE or association by-laws. Nonetheless, there is an option that allows people to choose "Not sure at this time".

[whandley]

If it benefits me and doesn't harm my association memberships and or the industry at large, I have no problem with it.

[rhumphries]

Originally Posted by whandley

If it benefits me and doesn't harm my association memberships and or the industry at large, I have no problem with it.

It wouldn't. In fact, it has nothing to do with anything more than gaining exposure IN A WAY THAT MEETS COE CONSIDERATIONS.

I'll fill in more details about this as more people complete the survey. Thanks for your input, Mr. Handley.

[rhumphries]

I will say this...

What I'm working on has EVERYTHING to do with battling agencies that want to charge inspectors rediculous fees to advertise on their so-called "preferred vendors list".

[Nick Gromicko]

Well to ASHI's credit, they were the first to consider prohibiting preferred vendor schemes and I'm proud that NACHI and ASHI announced they would not permit participation in the bribing of REALTORs on the same day.

Any inspector willing to pay dues to a zero benefit association who does nothing other than provide cover for the incompetent inspector who otherwise would get no recommendations if they didn't purchase unearned praise... is either an unethical inspector... or an ethical but stupid one.

[Michael R. Boyett]

Originally Posted by gromicko

they would not permit participation in the bribing of REALTORs on the same day.

What, we have to make appointments now?

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by rhumphries

That's just it. I need to know how people feel regardless of the details. .

That makes NO sence at all.

[rhumphries]

Originally Posted by hvalenzano

That makes NO sence at all.

Do you like sushi?

Yes or No.

I don't need to know what kind of fish or crustacean turns you on or off; whether or not you like seaweed wraps or Japanese cucumber strips; whether or not you like wasabi, soy sauce or fish sauce; whether or not you'd rather eat sushi inside or outside wearning a blue or green shirt with shorts or jeans.

I just want to know....

Do you like sushi? If you say YES, then we'll go to a sushi restaurant for dinner and then you can pick and choose the details later. Thus....

Would you ever advertise with another home inspector from another association regardless of the association? Some things are obvious, like, you wouldn't want that inspector stabbing you in the back if advertising with you. It doesn't matter if the advertising platform is the Internet or paper, or even telepathic; would you mind associating your name in the same ad space with another inspector who is from a different association?

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by rhumphries

Do you like sushi?

Yes or No.

I don't need to know what kind of fish or crustacean turns you on or off; whether or not you like seaweed wraps or Japanese cucumber strips; whether or not you like wasabi, soy sauce or fish sauce; whether or not you'd rather eat sushi inside or outside wearning a blue or green shirt with shorts or jeans.

I just want to know....

Do you like sushi? If you say YES, then we'll go to a sushi restaurant for dinner and then you can pick and choose the details later. Thus....

Would you ever advertise with another home inspector from another association regardless of the association? Some things are obvious, like, you wouldn't want that inspector stabbing you in the back if advertising with you. It doesn't matter if the advertising platform is the Internet or paper, or even telepathic; would you mind associating your name in the same ad space with another inspector who is from a different association?

Then YES I feel that you make NO sense. The details may come later. Something like that.

[ntoll]

Originally Posted by rhumphries

Do you like sushi?

Yes or No.

Yes

Originally Posted by rhumphries

Would you ever advertise with another home inspector from another association regardless of the association?

Why would I want to advertise with another inspector? Isn't he my competition? Since you refuse to expand on it, I so NO!

[klott]

With the present war that's going on, I don't think it would be a wise thing to do.

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by klott

With the present war that's going on, I don't think it would be a wise thing to do.

What does Iraq have to do with this?

[rhumphries]

Originally Posted by hvalenzano

Then YES I feel that you make NO sense. The details may come later. Something like that.

This is a really simple survey. If you don't want to answer it, or if you want me to send you more information off this board (so it doesn't ruin the results of what I am trying to accomplish), then just ask. No need to get combative. I'm not quite sure what doesn't make sense to you, but I respect your opinion.