Missouri

[Erik Jonas]

Does Missouri have home inspector laws? Do you have to be certified in missouri and carry E&O ins?

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by Erik Jonas

Does Missouri have home inspector laws? Do you have to be certified in missouri and carry E&O ins?

No. Where are you at in MO?

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Erik -

No they do not, but the MAR is hoping to get a REALLY good law like the one that Jeff Barnes wrote over in Kansas and what the KAR lobbyist (Luke Bell) has put into play over in Kansas.

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by dbowers

Erik -

No they do not, but the MAR is hoping to get a REALLY good law like the one that Jeff Barnes wrote over in Kansas and what the KAR lobbyist (Luke Bell) has put into play over in Kansas.

Good luck. Don't see it happening.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by bboerner

Good luck. Don't see it happening.

There are still a few home inspectors barely holding on to their businesses in Kansas who "didn't see it" coming. Instead of standing up and fighting against a terrible law, they feared losing their relationships with their realtors who were (at that time) giving them business. Missouri home inspectors will soon be required to take the same position. Will your position be to stand up against outside control over your business and profession...or will your position be to stand...and hold your ankles?

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by jbushart

There are still a few home inspectors barely holding on to their businesses in Kansas who "didn't see it" coming. Instead of standing up and fighting against a terrible law, they feared losing their relationships with their realtors who were (at that time) giving them business. Missouri home inspectors will soon be required to take the same position. Will your position be to stand up against outside control over your business and profession...or will your position be to stand...and hold your ankles?

I'll be right beside you Jim.

[mnahrgang]

Originally Posted by jbushart

There are still a few home inspectors barely holding on to their businesses in Kansas who "didn't see it" coming. Instead of standing up and fighting against a terrible law, they feared losing their relationships with their realtors who were (at that time) giving them business. Missouri home inspectors will soon be required to take the same position. Will your position be to stand up against outside control over your business and profession...or will your position be to stand...and hold your ankles?

On this, I too will stand shoulder to shoulder with you. (Our other differences aside.)

[Erik Jonas]

Im in Springfield Missouri. I have heard talk that missouri is going to require E & O insurance. Has anyone else heard this?

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by Erik Jonas

Im in Springfield Missouri. I have heard talk that missouri is going to require E & O insurance. Has anyone else heard this?

Nope. Where did you hear it? And how much did you hear any given inspector will be required to carry. Keep in mind HI bills have failed multiple times in this state. I'll be suprised if one finally passes.

[mnahrgang]

Originally Posted by bboerner

Nope. Where did you hear it? And how much did you hear any given inspector will be required to carry. Keep in mind HI bills have failed multiple times in this state. I'll be suprised if one finally passes.

Don't count on that Bill... Same thing was being said about gambling several years ago.

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

Don't count on that Bill... Same thing was being said about gambling several years ago.

I'm not counting on anything however I don't see many staying around if something like Kansas is put into place. St. Louis is already scarce on home inspectors as it is.

[mnahrgang]

Originally Posted by bboerner

I'm not counting on anything however I don't see many staying around if something like Kansas is put into place. St. Louis is already scarce on home inspectors as it is.

Not scarce enough for my liking...

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

Not scarce enough for my liking...

lol Get that website going on Google they are more scare than you think. Not many show up on Google. You don't show up at all for St. Louis Home Inspectors or Inspections unless it's a paid ad unless I'm missing it.

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Guys -

I'm sure you must be mistaken. MAR has been having special LEADERSHIP Committee meetings devoted 100% to helping us get licensed and get a good Bill like the KAR and some of the ASHI guys over in Kansas did.

AND they're doing it for mother, home, apple pie, the children and national security. Because without licensed home inspectors, the whole real estate thing is falling apart and consumers are getting ripped off, right and left.

ALL the realtors are really looking for is to help ensure their clients get a competent, well trained and knowledgeable inspector that takes financial responsibility. They're not trying to control or hurt us.

I know this for a fact because since 1998 in Kansas and 2002 in Missouri, I've gone to legislative hearings and testified to keep us out of licensing AND I've heard almost every realtor or realtor lobbyist spew this pablum ................ So it must be gospel / Right ???????????????????

[Gary Farnsworth]

Missouri lawmakers are watching Washington DC, so they can learn how to put licensing laws into play, like the house of reps in DC did last Saturday night with the 2,000 page health care bill. Perhaps we can expect a 800 page home inspection bill to be introduced in Missouri this next session. There can be also one that is about 3,100 pages on new septic regulations in the Lake of the Ozarks. I can see one now that is about 8,000 pages on regulations on usage of the name "Molly".