How to get started in Canada

[Ashli Norton]

What's funny is , I didn't even consider the exchange rate, i looked at http://www.xe.com/ and the exchange is very moderate, not losing/gaining much (with their fluctuation). HMMM....not really sure I'm willing to move, even temporarily, but I have heard its a bit more serene and peaceful there. Does anyone know how the competition looks up there? I've looked into this one time, but at the time didnt have the money to even realistically do it, it was just good in concept. I will look up some of the canadian property preservation and inspection companies there tonight and see what I find. But i wonder who the "big guys" are. Like the Safeguard or the MCS here. HMMM more discovery, I will post the companies that I find for future reference. I REALLY appreciate the scoop on Canada, made me think of things didnt think of, plz keep it coming.
Live rates at 2007.07.19 02:05:34 UTC 1.00 USD

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1.04544 CAD

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[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

This I feel is just one of our Canadains Trying another of their Con jobs.
Just like the eight tract tape around it goes any Normal person who wished to get info would give their name and place.

[sdavies]

Hmmm, well, for those who are charging 200.00 and strugling, there must be a reason. For those who are charging 450 and doing well must be doing somthing right.

I recieve calls out of the Blue, without marketing to much except for brochures and the free website. I charge 340.00. I guess I need to up my price.

Then I can aford the nice car.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by sdavies

Hmmm, well, for those who are charging 200.00 and strugling, there must be a reason. For those who are charging 450 and doing well must be doing somthing right.

I recieve calls out of the Blue, without marketing to much except for brochures and the free website. I charge 340.00. I guess I need to up my price.

Then I can aford the nice car.

I guess it is because People know good value and use you . I saw you where competing against a home inspector in your area that was charging $99:00 and he was satisfied with his fees.
Well I now see he has doubled his price and is starting to get a little closer to what I feel is a sensible price.
. I charge over twice what he charges .
I like the idea of working smart giving good value and making a reasonable living.

. Cookie
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[dcook1]

Originally Posted by Ashli Norton

I provide inspection services in Michigan, and was wondering how should I get started in Canada, since it is our friendly neighbor,lol. What is different, what clients/companies should I get first? What is the competition like? Is it alot of business? Are there any websites that I can be pointed to.

Any help be greatly appreciated!!!

Assi,
Come over to Canada. Ignore what they are saying.
YOu can set up a sign on the road we have in Canada. Next year we hope to pave it. Probably have a prison gang do that, if they do not escape again.
Both house we have in Canada need to be inspected once a year.
The President of Canada, (my cousin) (and sister) (and wife) decided it should be inspected.
If you hate your other job, you should be able to bring you bicycle up here, ( we do not have cars yet, just dogsleds)and inspect both houses. The fee for a regular yearly inspection is $35.00 and $30 taxes. ( We think it may be cut to $25 next election, but Raymond Wand as vice President will not allow elections sooner than every ten years. Our National Treasurer Roy Cooke has been trying to get elected as Vice Regent or the Pope of Canda and says he will change that. FAT CHANCE!
So really the only item you would have to worry about operating in Canada is speeding tickets as the new photo Radar is running and every time they take a picture of you they post it on the internet as a nude having sex with Rita McNeal. She has Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myositis and will die of it in about 40 years.

WELCOME TO CANADA......

[mdiplock]

Originally Posted by dcook1

Assi,
Come over to Canada. Ignore what they are saying.
YOu can set up a sign on the road we have in Canada. Next year we hope to pave it. Probably have a prison gang do that, if they do not escape again.
Both house we have in Canada need to be inspected once a year.
The President of Canada, (my cousin) (and sister) (and wife) decided it should be inspected.
If you hate your other job, you should be able to bring you bicycle up here, ( we do not have cars yet, just dogsleds)and inspect both houses. The fee for a regular yearly inspection is $35.00 and $30 taxes. ( We think it may be cut to $25 next election, but Raymond Wand as vice President will not allow elections sooner than every ten years. Our National Treasurer Roy Cooke has been trying to get elected as Vice Regent or the Pope of Canda and says he will change that. FAT CHANCE!
So really the only item you would have to worry about operating in Canada is speeding tickets as the new photo Radar is running and every time they take a picture of you they post it on the internet as a nude having sex with Rita McNeal. She has Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myositis and will die of it in about 40 years.

WELCOME TO CANADA......

LMOA
Hey dar, you dar, are you frum da vallay up dar.

[rwand1]

But I am not Nationally Certified yet. I am not worthy!
Can't wait for all those jobs that will be coming as a result of National Cert from CREA, the banks, the mortgage companies....

Get certified today, don't delay, call now. Void were licencing is in force or soon to be....

[Ashli Norton]

update: looked into it, and quite frankly can't find that much info on working as a certified home inspector up there, and the little i have learned isnt that great. but every1 send your congrats i have started as a CERTIFIED home inspector over here. now im not only doing the residential home inspections for preservation companies, and grass cuts, reos etc. lot of details go into those long reports, kind of dig it tho, pays a lot more $$$!!!