$h!# about to hit the inspection industry fan.

[Paul W. Abernathy]

I never got a copy of this...if you have one handy NICK I would love to see a copy.

[aandrews]

I'm looking forward to my copy because a lot of Realtors need to see this

[Michael J. Ashburn]

I'm looking forward to this as well. Here in western PA the realtors need to see this ASAP. Some ask if you are ASHI Certified, and others will not even give your brochure a glance if they do not see a specific logo. This is great for my business and NACHI!!

[lkrausz]

Nick, the last order of The "Enviromental Concerns" that was shipped to me came with the copy. It didn't do anything for NACHI. You might want to check with Deanna to get a copy and see what you think. That didn't say anything bad but the figures don't seem quite right, or the description of what NACHI provides is really lacking.

[bdoles2]

Originally Posted by gromicko

I haven't seen the article yet, but I am told by FREA that their current issue of the Communicator Magazine (for inspectors and appraisers) is being shipped this week bulk rate and will arrive in 2 weeks. Nearly every inspector will get one as they printed a whopping 140,000 copies!

The featured article is a comparison of all the inspection trade associations. It includes graphs and charts comparing everything from number of members to benefits offered.

Anyway, I have been told that NACHI came out first (#1) in every category comparison except length of time in operation.

Oh boy!

I called FREA today and bought 500 copies for NACHI members who don't get their copy in the mail within 2 weeks or so.

I'd love a copy as well, if at all possible. If not a copy maybe a pdf of the article to post on my website and include in my binders and presentations to realtors, investors,lenders, etc...

[Keith Swift, PhD.]

It's true Nick had nothing to do with this. He just happened to bring NACHI into existence and he and the membership did the rest. Ergo, he had everything to do with it. Can it be that when nature wants something done she creates a genius?

[Mike Nelson]

I'd like an extra copy for my school, please

[dhelm]

The original post on this thread was May of last year. What happened since then?

[wforsyth]

Have these been given out yet? I've never received a copy yet.

[scosta]

Um, did you look at the date of Nicks post. They came out awhile ago.
Steve

[Mark H. Roe]

All I can say Nick, Some one is doing there job right. I have never received a copy of this publications before. I hope that I can get one of these my self. I am like Jason, This would make a great PSA if the article is as stated. Keep up the great work Nick.

[Joseph Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by gromicko

As soon as someone gets their copy email me please. I'm dying to find out if ASHI counts their come-only-with-cash Candidates as members now like Scott Patterson says. That would be so funny.

Go easy on Scott he is a good guy, besides he has his hands full trying to figure out just how the ASHI site got hacked.

[Barry Adair]

Here's the OLD article, look at the date of original post???
Association Nation
Issue 41 Spring 2006

In1932 a small group of Chicago appraisers established the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers (AIREA). Three years later, the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, known as the “Society,” was founded by a similar group of appraisers also located in Chicago. Both organizations were created to “help standardize the appraisal process by promoting professional education and upholding high ethical standards.” In 1936, the American Society of Farm Managers, originally founded in 1929 by twenty-seven farm managers from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, grew to include appraisers who “specialized in determining the value of farms and other rural properties” and became the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). In 1976 the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.® (ASHI) held its first official meeting at the White Plains Hotel in White Plains, New York with eighteen members in attendance.



These associations were some of the first to unify appraisers and inspectors into organized, like-minded bodies. In the early 1990’s industry associations boomed. Savings and loans scandals, legislation, and growth in the real estate market spawned new reasons for appraisers and home inspectors to get together. In 1991, after almost sixty years of experience, AIREA and the Society joined together to form the Appraisal Institute (AI) and introduce their own certification standards. Also in 1991, the Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers (FREA) was organized to offer training and continuing education to appraisers. Home inspectors joined associations like the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) and the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), founded in 1977 and 1976 respectively, because these organizations helped inspectors understand and meet state mandated requirements. Other associations formed based on niche interests like the National Association of Mold Professionals (NAMP), the Historic Building Inspectors Association (HBIA), the Equipment Appraisers Association of North America (EAANA), and the Association of Online Appraisers (AOA).



Today, appraisers and inspectors live in an association nation. Associations can be found across the United States and Canada. Some of these associations are establishing a worldwide presence through ties to sister organizations overseas. The Communicator research team invited appraiser and inspector associations to speak for themselves. We asked them to tell us about their histories, goals, members, and their unique characteristics. If you already belong to an association, you may discover something you didn’t know about your organization. If you don’t belong to an association, you may find the one that’s right for you. We put a nation of associations at your fingertips, you do the rest.





In1932 a small group of Chicago appraisers established the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers (AIREA). Three years later, the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, known as the “Society,” was founded by a similar group of appraisers also located in Chicago. Both organizations were created to “help standardize the appraisal process by promoting professional education and upholding high ethical standards.” In 1936, the American Society of Farm Managers, originally founded in 1929 by twenty-seven farm managers from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, grew to include appraisers who “specialized in determining the value of farms and other rural properties” and became the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). In 1976 the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.® (ASHI) held its first official meeting at the White Plains Hotel in White Plains, New York with eighteen members in attendance.



These associations were some of the first to unify appraisers and inspectors into organized, like-minded bodies. In the early 1990’s industry associations boomed. Savings and loans scandals, legislation, and growth in the real estate market spawned new reasons for appraisers and home inspectors to get together. In 1991, after almost sixty years of experience, AIREA and the Society joined together to form the Appraisal Institute (AI) and introduce their own certification standards. Also in 1991, the Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers (FREA) was organized to offer training and continuing education to appraisers. Home inspectors joined associations like the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) and the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), founded in 1977 and 1976 respectively, because these organizations helped inspectors understand and meet state mandated requirements. Other associations formed based on niche interests like the National Association of Mold Professionals (NAMP), the Historic Building Inspectors Association (HBIA), the Equipment Appraisers Association of North America (EAANA), and the Association of Online Appraisers (AOA).



Today, appraisers and inspectors live in an association nation. Associations can be found across the United States and Canada. Some of these associations are establishing a worldwide presence through ties to sister organizations overseas. The Communicator research team invited appraiser and inspector associations to speak for themselves. We asked them to tell us about their histories, goals, members, and their unique characteristics. If you already belong to an association, you may discover something you didn’t know about your organization. If you don’t belong to an association, you may find the one that’s right for you. We put a nation of associations at your fingertips, you do the rest.





Association Location

Appraisers
ASFMRA Colorado
AI Illinois & Washington DC
AOA Virginia
CNAREA Ontario, Canada
EAANA Pennsylvania
FAPA Florida
FREA California
NAREA Arizona


Home Inspectors

ASHI New York
ALPHI New Jersey
CREIA California
FABI Florida
GAHI Georgia
HBIA Pennsylvania
IAQA Florida
IHINA Massachusetts
MAREI Montana
MeCHIPs Maine
NACHI Pennsylvania
NAHI Minnesota
NAMP Michigan
NARIES Washington
NIBI New Jersey
PHIC Pennsylvania
TAREI Texas
WAHI Wisconsin







Appraiser Associations




ASFMRA American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, www.asfmra.org
AI Appraisal Institute, www.appraisalinstitute.org
AOA Association of Online Appraisers, Inc., www.aoaonline.org
CNAREA Canadian National Associatoin of Real Estate Appraisers, www.cnarea.ca
EAANA Equipment Appraisers Association of North America, www.eaana.org
FAPA Florida Association of Professional Appraisers, www.fapa.net
FREA Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers, www.frea.com
NAREA National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, www.iami.org/narea.html




Home Inspector Associations




ASHI American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.®, www.ashi.org
ALPHI Association of Licensed & Professional Home Inspectors,
CREIA California Real Estate Inspection Association, www.creia.org
FABI Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Inc., www.fabi.org
GAHI Georgia Association of Home Inspectors, www.gahi.com
HBIA Historic Building Inspectors Association, www.inspecthistoric.org
IAQA Indoor Air Quality Association, www.iaqa.org
IHINA Independent Home Inspectors of North America, www.independentinspectors.org
MAREI Montana Association of Real Estate Inspectors, www.montanainspectors.org
MeCHIPs Maine Coalition of Home Inspection Professionals, www.mechips.org
NACHI National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, www.nachi.org
NAHI National Association of Home Inspectors, www.nahi.org
NAMP National Association of Mold Professionals, www.moldpro.org
NARIES National Association of Real Estate Inspection and Evaluation Services, www.naries.org
NIBI National Institute of Building Inspectors, www.nibi.com
PHIC Pennsylvania Home Inspectors Coalition, http://phic.info
TAREI Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors, www.tarei.com
WAHI Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors, www.wahigroup.com



Did You Know?



The Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraisers (CNAREA) and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA) in the United States have a designation reciprocity agreement and have common education courses.



The Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers (FREA) is the longest serving provider of education and insurance products for appraisers.



Members of the Florida Association of Property Appraisers (FAPA) select a legislative committee that gathers information so that members can vote on whether or not the association supports key legislative issues.



The Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI) hosts four conferences per year in March, June, September and December.



The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) hosts a 175,000 page website that boasts 106 million hits per year. www.nachi.org offers interactive online continuing education, exams, quizzes and a message board.



The National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) is the home inspector friendly association. You are guaranteed a friendly voice when you call the office or a call back within 24 hours.