Stopping the ASHI/ITA Attempt to Control

[dharris]

Originally Posted by jbushart

I believe that it can begin with petitions, then media support...or vice versa.

Once a sufficient number of signatures have been obtained, you will solicit a state rep who will sponsor it and initiate the proper legislative protocol to bring the matter before the congress.

I wonder how long it will take the state reps [ across the country ]to figure out that the majority of inspectors opposed to licensing already have a bogus certificiation and could not come close to meeting any state min Lic. requirements

[Nick Gromicko]

Dan, do you mean like Arizona licensing where there are no annual continuing education requirements at all?

Talk about BOGUS!

[dharris]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Dan, do you mean like Arizona licensing where there are no annual continuing education requirements at all?

Talk about BOGUS!

Nah.. I think taking an online non proctored quiz, paying 289.00 for instant certificiation with non-verified CE to remain certified, and CMI status for 375.00 with the same non verified requirements tops AZ min. requirements of 80 hrs HI training, 30 verified inspections with a certified inspector as BOGUS

Nickey.. I just noticed you only have one greenie...
whats going on, slipping a little there big guy, eh.

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Dan -

Remember the good old days at ASHI. The 1st several years you simply joined (no test - just a sponsor); then for another several years (up till around 1987-1988 or so) you had an open book take home test.

We now call those guys charter members, leaders; past presidents; etc.

What goes around, comes around.

[Nick Gromicko]

Trouble is, nothing evolved at ASHI since 1987. They still have yet to launch their first entrance requirement while NACHI on the other hand... www.nachi.org/rigorous2006.htm

[James H. Bushart]

What is disgusting about these ASHI/ITA controlled "coalitions" is their willingness to take shots at their own profession with the news media in the hopes of establishing licensing that will get them jobs as instructors in the state mandated schools.

You really can't get lower than that.

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Jim -

Please stop this cruel tirade. Remember we're all in this together. I know that cause the guys trying to F_ _ k us keep telling us that.

[dharris]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Trouble is, nothing evolved at ASHI since 1987. They still have yet to launch their first entrance requirement while NACHI on the other hand... www.nachi.org/rigorous2006.htm

Got It Nickey....
From what I gather Nick Gromicko will solve that by eliminating any verified entrance requirements or verifying an inspectors HI knowledge prior to marketing an inspector to the public as a "certified" inspector , just by requiring inspectors to take an on line quiz, and pay him 289.00 for instant certification.

And we wonder why the government is stepping in as an attempt to protect the consummer from un-qualified "certified " inspectors.

Nick... Over the past few years I've seen several articles on home inspectors and Inspections by nationally recognized real estate professionals and real estate attorneys..not one of them recommend hiring on inspector that met your rigorous non verified "certification requirements.. How Come?

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[Kenneth Lott]

Originally Posted by dharris

Got It Nickey....
From what I gather Nick Gromicko will solve that by eliminating any verified entrance requirements or verifying an inspectors HI knowledge prior to marketing an inspector to the public as a "certified" inspector , just by requiring inspectors to take an on line quiz, and pay him 289.00 for instant certification.

And we wonder why the government is stepping in as an attempt to protect the consummer from un-qualified "certified " inspectors.

Nick... Over the past few years I've seen several articles on home inspectors and Inspections by nationally recognized real estate professionals and real estate attorneys..not one of them recommend hiring on inspector that met your rigorous non verified "certification requirements.. How Come?

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Because they are not on Nachi's payroll ? oops I'm not Nick, sorry!

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by dharris

Nickey.. I just noticed you only have one greenie...
whats going on, slipping a little there big guy, eh.

It seems to be a dead heat Dan.

[Nick Gromicko]

Dan, you mean like this one... http://www.nachi.org/chicagosuntimes2007.htm

Hm, a Chicago newspaper... they must not have been able to find any other association in the Chicago area.

[Nick Gromicko]

MetLife magazine puts out 11 million copies of NACHI article.
Consumer Reports puts out 4 million new guides recommending NACHI members exclusively.
ACE, Avon, CVS, Giant, WAL-MART, Home Depot, Kroger, Menards, True Value all recommending NACHI inspectors to consumers.
NACHI releases Manual for a Happy Home, Maintenance Guide for Homeowners.
NACHI releases Homeowner's Handbook.
Timber Homes Illustrated magazine Annual Buyer's Directory recommends NACHI members exclusively.

[pdoane]

Originally Posted by gromicko

MetLife magazine puts out 11 million copies of NACHI article.
Consumer Reports puts out 4 million new guides recommending NACHI members exclusively.
ACE, Avon, CVS, Giant, WAL-MART, Home Depot, Kroger, Menards, True Value all recommending NACHI inspectors to consumers.
NACHI releases Manual for a Happy Home, Maintenance Guide for Homeowners.
NACHI releases Homeowner's Handbook.
Timber Homes Illustrated magazine Annual Buyer's Directory recommends NACHI members exclusively.

We need a Nation-Wide Prime Time Commercial! Id pay extra dues for better exposure. I hate to say it but ASHI/ ITA know this already, use and exploit it to its fullest. Lets face it, obviously we have triple the members,.. upping the dues a few bucks can go to-wards a marketing/ commercial fund. Magazine articles are OK but not close to the Lamborghini of TV advertisement.

[James H. Bushart]

I disagree.

[Carl Pennick]

Originally Posted by jbushart

I disagree.

Oh crap I have to agree with James again ( I think that is twice this year) A TV ad would be a compete waste of money unless it was run time and time again on major networks at prime time. The cost would out way the results.