Why the CMI Designation Will Fail

[klott]

If he owes an apology to anyone, it is to Lewis Capaul, Todd Allen and Dan Harris.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by jbraun

Jim,
You are wrong BIG time on this issue. Good luck with MHIA. I go to those meetings or use to. I have never seen you there. I am more certified than you. I have more real experience than you. I am a better inspector than you. And yes I am a proud CMI member.

James,

Do you charge more than I do?

[Joe Farsetta]

Now I truly like Jim Bushart. He and I agree more than we disagree. But, not on this one.

I am a CMI. I am a CMI because of training, years in the business, and level of experience. I am proud to call myself a CMI, because I am one.

I do not belittle anyone with the designation, nor without one. It is a personal decision, and a business decision.

There are many inspectors in the industry who qualify for the designation today. They may be busy. They may be slow. It doesnt matter.

Theoretically, CMI should be a means to charge more for what we do. That isnt what it always translated into, unfortunately. The MARKET dictates the pricing. The DESIGNATION does not.

Currently, I use it to market. It does help, but my market, which has a glut of qualified and unqualified inspectors, makes it difficult to raise fees for anyone.

Do I believe the CMI will fail? Absolutely NOT.

Rome wasnt built in a day, and in this instance, wasnt INSPECTED in a day.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

John,
The reason why I was one day from posting is because I am really busy. Are you? Too bad you got to suppliment your income with a newsletter.

[James H. Bushart]

Joe..I love you, bud....but:

Anyone in my neck of the woods who wants to offer an inspection at the same or less fee than I charge and try to convince someone that his designation as a CMI makes him more qualified to inspect in accordance with our SOP will be lying to the public and I will use every means at my disposal to see that the public is aware of that lie.

If any CMI wants to offer his services at a fee higher than mine, I will assist him in explaining to the public that his additional training and experience entitles him to a higher fee.

If the objective of the CMI is to increase fees, I support it. If it is not, I am committed to destroy it in Missouri.

[John Onofrey]

Originally Posted by jbraun

John,
The reason why I was one day from posting is because I am really busy. Are you? Too bad you got to suppliment your income with a newsletter.

You're not the sharpest knife in the drawer, are you, Mr Braun? ROTFLMAO

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Jim,
Nobody that I know charges as much as you do. I guess that is why you have all that time to post. If you want we can compare tax statements.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Q. "How much do you charge for your inspections?"

A. "Do you have a pen and paper? I have the names and numbers of 3 of my competitors who all charge less then I do. If you really want to save a few dollars, don't have any inspections done at all. But if you are about to make one of the largest purchases of your lifetime...hire me. Yes, I charge a little more than my competitors because I'm a Certified Master Inspector. Do yourself a favor, and pay me that little more. I promise that you'll be glad you did."

Will it be your third year....fifth year....tenth year as a CMI that you feel qualified to raise your fees? If not now...the day you take the designation...then when?

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

James
What do you charge for a walk through inspection on a 1500-1700 sf house. No tools, no report, no camera for a 1 hr time frame. I charge 275.00 are you higher or lower.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

John,
Just answer my question?

[James E. Braun, CMI]

John,
Just answer my question?

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by jbushart

James,

Do you charge more than I do?

With all of James Bushart bragging and his post's I am trying to figure why he would lower his prices
http://www.missourihomeinspection.com/
Inspection FeesSpecial summer pricing:During the months of June, July and August of 2007, all full home inspections for any size home in St. Louis City or St. Louis County are only $299 (they normally begin at $350 and go up from there) for those mentioning this website when they schedule their inspection.
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[John Onofrey]

Originally Posted by jbraun

John,
Just answer my question?

Yes.

Sorry it took so long to answer. I was laughing too hard.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by hvalenzano

James
What do you charge for a walk through inspection on a 1500-1700 sf house. No tools, no report, no camera for a 1 hr time frame. I charge 275.00 are you higher or lower.

Apples and oranges.

We have a dufus who advertises $29 for "walk through" inspections.

My point has to do with home inspections conducted in accordance with the SOP for which a written report is provided to the client.

If the average non-CMI in a given city is charging $275....shouldn't the highly qualified CMI be charging more? If not, why not? Nick agrees with me, and he is the chairman of the board for CMI. Where are the rest of you guys' heads at?

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Apples and oranges.

We have a dufus who advertises $29 for "walk through" inspections.

My point has to do with home inspections conducted in accordance with the SOP for which a written report is provided to the client.

If the average non-CMI in a given city is charging $275....shouldn't the highly qualified CMI be charging more? If not, why not?

My full fee for that size home is 395.00 what is yours. Report, picturs, and support