NHIE

[William H. Smith]

I am looking for feedback on the NHIE exam required by Florida and administered by Pearson Vue that is 200 questions for initial licensure in Florida by testing. Any help would be useful.
Thanks to all Bill Smith

[Nick Gromicko]

It is a poorly developed exam, but it is what it is. This might help:www.nachi.org/qa.htm

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

What is the NHIE?

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

What is the NHIE?

Interesting story for those of us who have been around long enough to remember, as you certainly do.

For the benefit of those who are new to the business, the NHIE was once sold as being the definitive method of telling the more experienced and qualified inspector from the newby. Remember? Passing the NHIE, according to those who sold it, meant that you were "elite" among all of the inspectors who were "afraid" to try.

A few guys took it seriously, but it never really caught on.

Today ... while still being the same test ... it is sold to states as an entry level exam for brand new inspectors to take prior to being issued a license. It is the first step before actually performing a home inspection for pay. Instead of being "proof" of superior knowledge as once advertised --- it is now an indicator of basic minimum skills whereby failing it requires (for another full fee) a re-test prior to getting a license to do your first inspection.

It costs hundreds of dollars more than it is worth and was once owned by ASHI as a revenue generator. Today, it is a matter of question as to who actually benefits financially from this scam.

One thing is certain ... it is just as meaningless now as it was then.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

When I entered the business
the NHIE
was the ASHI exam
I think it morphed......

into to "something" called "something else" later...
Those in the know.....

Know what it is....
just another ......

[LeRoy D. Holm]

Well for WI it is required to get licensed. I would also purchase the practice test rather than relying on the internachi practice exams. The test is not as easy as some people are telling you.

[Nick Gromicko]

The NHIE has done more to harm consumers than Ted Bundy.

[William C. Chandler]

I took it - what info are you looking for?

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by lholm

I would also purchase the practice test rather than relying on the internachi practice exams......

Many of the practice exam questions are confusingly similar to the ASHI Exam....

[Brian C. Hoagland]

Originally Posted by gromicko

The NHIE has done more to harm consumers than Ted Bundy.

Others might argue the same for INACHI. I personally am not one of those. But, I do hear it said...

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by bhoagland

Others might argue the same for INACHI. I personally am not one of those. But, I do hear it said...

NACHI
is what has effected permanant change on the Home Inspection Industry for the Best.... and the overall improvement of the Inspection Business / Industry....

Inspectors today are more informed / educated than at any other time ....
because of the NACHI Presence.....

FACT....

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Agree!

[Brian C. Hoagland]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

NACHI
is what has effected permanant change on the Home Inspection Industry for the Best.... and the overall improvement of the Inspection Business / Industry....

Inspectors today are more informed / educated than at any other time ....
because of the NACHI Presence.....

FACT....

I agree with you that Inachi has accomplished more in terms of providing educational and readily available information. It did revolutionize the industry by providing a readily accessible information highway by virtue of this website which is beyond compare. The degree to which it is utilized by the rank and file may in fact be a dissapointment.

I said I was not one of those who believed INACHI to be a deteriment to the industry. I said I hear it a lot. I do, and when I do I expound the virtues of the membership educational benefits to all that will listen. Nick never seems to get the simple message that these negative commentarys about other state or national orgs or tests or whatever casts a negative impression on this organizations members.

Like momma used to say if ya got nothing good to say, keep your mouth shut. These are public forums, I have no problem with Nick having his own opinion about the NHIE but due to the delicate nature of INACHI's association with Nick as a founder may just be there are times he hold his tongue.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by bhoagland

I agree with you that NACHI has accomplished more in terms of providing educational and readily available information. It did revolutionize the industry by providing a readily accessible information highway by virtue of this website which is beyond compare..

I said I was not one of those who believed NACHI to be a detriment to the industry. I said I hear it a lot. I do, and when I do I expound the virtues of the membership educational benefits to all that will listen. Nick never seems to get the simple message that these negative commentary's about other state or national orgs or tests or whatever casts a negative impression on this organizations members.

Like momma used to say if ya got nothing good to say, keep your mouth shut. These are public forums, I have no problem with Nick having his own opinion about the NHIE but due to the delicate nature of INACHI's association with Nick as a founder may just be there are times he hold his tongue.

Nick & I are aware of the situations that presented themselves
over the last 10 Years...

While you may argue that our motivations
were questionable or justifiable...
the means of implementation
were necessary....

at the end of the day,
the end result,,,,
has been demonstratively
beneficial

Home Inspectors
have more access
to information...
continuing education...

than at any time prior to NACHI

that was a goal of NACHI
we have succeeded
in that
(to the financial dismay of others)

[Tim Spargo]

I live and work in an area with Home Inspector's a-plenty. Six or seven years ago, it would seem that no one (at least in my impression) would have performed a home inspection that was not either a Deputy/ICC Inspector or a trades-trained type person.... There was value and pride placed on performing our service and the trust that is implied with it.

There are some good folks out there, for sure. But, someone hears how "easy" we have it and are brazen with their sights set on the prize of easy money... I suppose you could make an argument on either side of the coin, but I suppose if someone's gonna "Go and make some money" Access to education is better than not.