New InterNACHI site to deliver a TOTALLY NEW WAY to make money: Pay-Per-View Reports.

[rhumphries]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

Example:

HOME INSPECTION REPORT ONLINE

This home is "Move In Certified" and has been pre-inspected by a
NACHI certified inspector. Normally a home inspection will cost
several hundred dollars, but the inspector has made the report
available for $10 Click Here. This Inspector was chosen by the
seller, not the Realtor, and the sellers confirms that there are no major
systems in need of immediate repair or replacement and no known
safety hazards.

See post #28

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by rhumphries

I want to clarify for inspectors who don't know...

MSL companies function under something called the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) protocol. This allows multiple agents to share specific data about a property WITHOUT sharing information about the seller.

"An Internet Data Exchange (IDX) is a real estate property search site which allows the public to conduct searches of approved Multiple Listing Service properties in a certain area. Site users generally gain the benefit of anonymous property searching and review. IDX sites usually provide less detailed information than the full Realtor Multiple Listing Service, limiting the data to that which is deemed publicly accessible. The benefit to realtors is that users of their IDX web site can search freely, establish some confidence, and qualify themselves before contacting the realtor."

"MLS" has been used in this thread quite a bit, but it needs to be noted that NO AGENT is going to allow you offer any report that contains the client's contact information on it (regardless of the money issue) via a true MLS system. Imagine the implications that would have on the sales process for the listing agent and buyer's agents. Additionally, MLS companies have rules against ANY COMPANY showing their brand name during an MLS search, so you wouldn't be able to use this business model via MLS for the purpose of brand-building. Rarely, virtual tour companies can have their logos on their virtual tour players linked to an MLS listing, but THERE CAN BE NO OTHER COMMERCIAL LINKS OR LOGOS. Unless MLS companies have relaxed their rules, then this in inarguable. NOTE: I am a member of the NAR's Picture Path virtual tour provider program. I deal with MLS/IDX/VOW systems regularly. Sorry if I'm pi$$in' anyone off.

So if the reports were made available on another site, then it would not
be on the MLS site, correct? And if the seller agrees to have his address,
but not his name revealed on the inspection report, that would solve the
other problem. Would that work?

Relax... I never get mad.

Remember, it is to the Realtors advantage for the buyer to see the
inspection report, thus confirming that the house is MIC ready.

[rhumphries]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

So if the reports were made available on another site, then it would not be on the MLS site, correct?

The report cannot be provided via a link from within the publicly-viewable MLS listing information page. Nor can it be provided via any page wherein the content posted to it is generated from an MLS database, regardless of what HTML decorations an agent uses. Now, agents can post the link anywhere else on his or her site, but that kind of works against the whole "privacy" afforded via MLS's IDX system if the report contains the client contact info.

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

And if the seller agrees to have his address,
but not his name revealed on the inspection report, that would solve the
other problem. Would that work?

First, I think this is a moot point because you aren't going to get agents linking the report THROUGH MLS databases. Understand what I mean here. Agents are under certain constrainsts ONLY if posting information to, or pulling information from, the MLS database. Whether or not your logo or the client's contact info remains on the report is not an issue IF the report simply links to the agent's site OFF OF any MLS-generated data page.

I'm trying to explain this so its not confusing. Just think about it this way, agents can't post a link to the report from within their MLS control panel.... period... but they CAN post the report in any form or fashion anywhere on their Websites.

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

Relax... I never get mad.

This issue isn't worth getting mad over. We're both using our knowledge for the betterment of those who chose to help themselves.

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

Remember, it is to the Realtors advantage for the buyer to see the inspection report, thus confirming that the house is MIC ready.

I don't dispute this, and I never have. It's those nasty little rules associated with MLS that requires clarification before people start asking agents to "load a report up to MLS"...which can't be done.

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by rhumphries

The report cannot be provided via a link from within the publicly-viewable MLS listing information page. Nor can it be provided via any page wherein the content posted to it is generated from an MLS database, regardless of what HTML decorations an agent uses. Now, agents can post the link anywhere else on his or her site, but that kind of works against the whole "privacy" afforded via MLS's IDX system if the report contains the client contact info.




First, I think this is a moot point because you aren't going to get agents linking the report THROUGH MLS databases. Understand what I mean here. Agents are under certain constrainsts ONLY if posting information to, or pulling information from, the MLS database. Whether or not your logo or the client's contact info remains on the report is not an issue IF the report simply links to the agent's site OFF OF any MLS-generated data page.

I'm trying to explain this so its not confusing. Just think about it this way, agents can't post a link to the report from within their MLS control panel.... period... but they CAN post the report in any form or fashion anywhere on their Websites.




This issue isn't worth getting mad over. We're both using our knowledge for the betterment of those who chose to help themselves.




I don't dispute this, and I never have. It's those nasty little rules associated with MLS that requires clarification before people start asking agents to "load a report up to MLS"...which can't be done.

Well, keep working on it and see if you can come up with a way to make
this work. I know you can do it.

[Nick Gromicko]

With FetchReport, NO REALTOR ever has to upload a report to the MLS or anything... they need only hyperlink to it just like they link to any other number of links. The reports are all uploaded by the NACHI member to OUR servers. Works with any inspector, any inspection, any report generating software.

We make it simple.

[Nick Gromicko]

I'm pleased to announce that Bill Janis of www.creditcardsystemsforfree.com , a long time supplier of credit card services to our members, has been awarded the credit card processing account and will be working with us to set it up.

Thanks Bill!

[Doug Edwards]

Perhaps I missed it. It wouldn't be the first time, but is there anyplace where "ALL" the elements of this program(s) laid out so someone might go read through it without the typical BB back and forth bander, ideas and questions? The release of the information piecemeal and interlaced with ongoing conversations lends to a lot of confusion, more questions and debate. I tried going to the website early on and didn't get very far or much "user" information. I have already sent out some emails to realtors I know very well about the basic concept and have had not one response back. Historically, our area realtors do not trust HI within a mile or two of their listing customers. Independently, Ive had a lukewarm reception to pre-sale inspections over the years. I suspect it is probably due a lot to a regional thing. A PP presentation for realtors would be helpful in educating the masses as one on one is like selling magazines door to door.

[Nick Gromicko]

Doug, no, but you make a good point. I'll do a NACHI.TV show on it and explain it.

[Doug Edwards]

Great! thanks..

[asargisian]

thats a great idea Nick
Thanks.. looking forward of using the idea.

[John McKenna]

Nick,

Do you need me to come and explain everything on NACHI.TV for you?
Since I made my commercial, I feel like a movie star...

OK... maybe I am exaggerating a little.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

Nick,

Do you need me to come and explain everything on NACHI.TV for you?
Since I made my commercial, I feel like a movie star...

OK... maybe I am exaggerating a little.

Jerome "Curly" Howard
(1903-1953)


Good luck with that, John !!!

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by jjonas

Jerome "Curly" Howard
(1903-1953)


Good luck with that, John !!!

Ditto... I always liked that guy...

[Paul W. Abernathy]

lol.....now if we an keep you from swaying back and forth my friend.....we can make ya a star...theheheheh....without getting me dizzy...

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

lol.....now if we an keep you from swaying back and forth my friend.....we can make ya a star...theheheheh....without getting me dizzy...

I used to be a sail boat in another life...