Montana home inspector licensing.

[Nick Gromicko]

Jim writes:

Simply not true.

In fact, some states that passed licensing laws have yet to enact them...and possibly won't.

The ASHI Reporter had an article by the president of the coalition that snuck in the New Hampshire law, explaining to other ASHI members in various states their technique of abandoning the ASHI logo and forming a phony coalition to make it appear to legislators that they represent ALL inspectors. It was quite interesting.

Licensing, where enacted, has done nothing to improve home inspectors or their services, according to one study conducted by the Ohio Real Estate Commission. In fact, it has "dumbed down" the profession and has made it more difficult for the public to identify the quality inspector from the inferior inspector....since all carry the identical credential.

Licensing...according to the studies and those who implemented it in order to address specific issues that continue to plague them....solves nothing.

Jim, I know we don't see eye-to-eye often, but you fax me that article and I promise I'll kill pending legislation in PA.

Fax (650) 429-2057.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Jim writes:



Jim, I know we don't see eye-to-eye often, but you fax me that article and I promise I'll kill pending legislation in PA.

Fax (650) 429-2057.

Will do.

[Nick Gromicko]

http://www.nachi.org/phicscam.htm

[James H. Bushart]

Check your email, Nick.

Also, reference your old emails from F. Carrio regarding the issue he had with this coalition mirroring his chapter's email address and get from him the real numbers as to, of the 70 members, how many were actually not ASHI. I believe it was in the single digits.

[Nick Gromicko]

Thank you.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Don't forget about the NACHI member named Molly in Kansas, please.

[dharris]

Originally Posted by jbraun

Don't forget about the NACHI member named Molly in Kansas, please.

What about bobbi a feline in AZ..

[James E. Braun, CMI]

I do not even hear about bobbi from Realtors and inspectors in Missouri, just Molly so far. Maybe we should get Molly and bobbi together, that way there will be one less NACHI member.

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Who is this Bobo and I've heard the name Molly but can't remember where.

[Paul Sabados]

Dan

Out in an old western town, near Wichita,

Lived the most meanest inspecting dog name Molly.

This Molly has a direct connection to the KS licensing board and will be speaking directly to the board for you. Woof Woof

[dharris]

Originally Posted by dbowers

Who is this Bobo and I've heard the name Molly but can't remember where.

A smart cat from AZ that passed nickos on-line certificiation quiz in 18 min.
Since she passed ole nickey has been trying his hardest to get her to join. Despite calling her, sending her letters, a newsletter and emailing her for serveral months after passing, he hasn't given up, and still has not figured out, if she's smart enough to pass his tough quiz, she's smart enough to hold out for a free membership.

Now she's considering doing an exclusive nacho vendor deal showing others how to pass the toughest quiz in the business.
Stay tuned it's only $5.99 plus S&H unless nickos hit man threatens to do it for less.

[Gary L. Farnsworth, CMI]

But wait!!! We will double the offer!!!!!!!!!!

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

I don't mean to be rude OR naive, BUT I keep hearing about dogs, cats, 6 year old kids passing this test or that. I guess they make a better breed of dogs, cats, and 6 year olds in these other areas than in MY area.

At 61, I have yet to see a dog or cat or 6 year old kid talented or smart enough to read the questions, answer the questions on the computer keys, fill out the application, write the check out of their personal check account or have a credit card issued in their own name to pay with.

Therefore being a doubter from MISSOURI originall (The Show Me State), when I hear one of these stories - I automatically assume that there is a lying, cheating, back-stabbing, chicken *****, low-life gutter scum out there that just enjoys demeaning MY PROFESSION.

I don't like that.

Gosh I wish I felt free to tell stories about my own ASHI members from 20 years ago, that after 6-7 beers would start bragging about how after multiple times of failing the ASHI Test - they borrowed Bubba's Test (they were fill out / main in / open book / honor system back then); whited out Bubba's name - made copies - put their name in it - mailed it in and became PROUD members of ASHI.

***** happens - get over it!

[Joseph T. Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by Thomas Fleming

What would be so bad about making sure that inspectors are competent, qualified, and not just someone who decided one day; I'm going to call myself a property inspector.

And you think you are gonna accomplish that with a little bit o' legislative trickery, many better and more wealthy states have tried and failed, what is your schick?

Time for you cowboy to do a some homework before the bull you are ridin' kicks you clean in the head and knocks you senseless. Start here and get back to me when you have gotten a better understanding of the vastness of swamp you are attempting to drain, before you are up to your @ss in alligators and cryin' for your mama.

[Nick Gromicko]

Long-time ASHI member Dan Bowers writes:

I don't mean to be rude OR naive, BUT I keep hearing about dogs, cats, 6 year old kids passing this test or that. I guess they make a better breed of dogs, cats, and 6 year olds in these other areas than in MY area.

At 61, I have yet to see a dog or cat or 6 year old kid talented or smart enough to read the questions, answer the questions on the computer keys, fill out the application, write the check out of their personal check account or have a credit card issued in their own name to pay with.

Therefore being a doubter from MISSOURI originall (The Show Me State), when I hear one of these stories - I automatically assume that there is a lying, cheating, back-stabbing, chicken *****, low-life gutter scum out there that just enjoys demeaning MY PROFESSION.

I don't like that.

Gosh I wish I felt free to tell stories about my own ASHI members from 20 years ago, that after 6-7 beers would start bragging about how after multiple times of failing the ASHI Test - they borrowed Bubba's Test (they were fill out / main in / open book / honor system back then); whited out Bubba's name - made copies - put their name in it - mailed it in and became PROUD members of ASHI.

***** happens - get over it!