We could use some help (BC)

[tlowe1]

There has been alot of negative comments on NACHI (Canada) the past couple of days. I have been asked by several of my real estate members if I am truly qualified. I am tired of being accused of not being qualified etc. I do believe we need the NACHI heads to help us with this issue. This is going to be a big step for us as an association in the very near future!!!

Terry Lowe

www.loweshomeinspections.com

[tlowe1]

I forgot to thanks, also if you have any ideas give me ring.

Thanks again

[George Mendes]

It would be a good idea to start putting testimonials together from your past inspections. Always give out a rating comment sheet to your clients. I give them out with a self addressed stamped envelope and find the return to be excellent if this is done. If you have a website add this on your website. Consider putting together and adding a mission statement while you're at it. You could also consider further training to compliment your NACHI certification. It will all go a long way to add more credibility to a profession this is full of posers doing home inspections with a clipboard and flashlight.

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by tlowe1

I do believe we need the NACHI heads to help us with this issue. This is going to be a big step for us as an association in the very near future!!!

Terry Lowe

www.loweshomeinspections.com

Don't count on it, according to them it is all good publicity for NACHI.

If I were you, I would start selling myself and stop selling being "NACHI Certified".

You took the AHIT course, from what I hear that is a good selling point. Do you have a construction back ground? Another selling point.

I have been a member of Cahpi and NACHI, and I have decided to stay away from all of them and concentrate on selling me. That is what matters.

These guys aren't going to come to your rescue, that's for sure.

[rcooke]

I find it so strange how some try so hard to convince others how bad the Home Inspectors associations are .
They seem to keep comming back to see what we are doing and saying .
They seem to like to gain information but not want to share much of their knowledge.
If for no other reason then this BB then I feel the Cost of membership in NACHI is well invested .
Having been to many of the various meeting I always see where my knowledge has been increased.
OAHI and the rest of the CAHPI associations most certainly add to their members knowledge.
I do not see how a home inspector on his own can get the information that is freely traded here on this BB.
I sorry for these outsiders and their selfish opinions about this and other Associations.
The worst is still better the no association .
I have belonged to a home inspectors association since 1999 and am not the least bit disappointed and am approaching close to 100 meetings attended.

Roy Cooke A HAPPY NACHI Member

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by rcooke

I find it so strange how some try so hard to convince others how bad the Home Inspectors associations are .

Yes Roy, we all know how much you love NACHI and hate OAHI/CAHPI. That is all you ever talk about. Give it a rest already.

Once in a while you should look outside the four walls around you. There is a whole world out there waiting to be explored.

Last time I checked, this was a free country and I am free to give my opinion. Just as you are free to constantly talk about OAHI/NACHI blah blah blah.

Do you have anything constructive to add to the original poster's question?
Do you have first hand knowledge of what is happening in our market out here?

Thought not.

[rcooke]

Originally Posted by Jason1

Yes Roy, we all know how much you love NACHI and hate OAHI/CAHPI. That is all you ever talk about. Give it a rest already.

Once in a while you should look outside the four walls around you. There is a whole world out there waiting to be explored.

Last time I checked, this was a free country and I am free to give my opinion. Just as you are free to constantly talk about OAHI/NACHI blah blah blah.

Do you have anything constructive to add to the original poster's question?
Do you have first hand knowledge of what is happening in our market out here?

Thought not.

JASON WHY DO YOU NOT KISS MY ***** .
You come into our home run down NACHI try and say things about that I did not say .
We do not mind in the least non members using and learning from the experienced Home Inspectors on the NACHI BB.
You are most welcome .
But to be a member of NACHI for a short period and know all about it ( You sound just like that other Know it all about ZIP ) ( Dave Bottoms )
He is 8 + years and still has not completed 150 inspections.
Why don't you tell us how well you are doing at home inspections and how you only work at home inspections and do not have another job.
You said you left OAHI as you where not satisfied .
Well why are you not telling the OAHI members what is wrong with their association .
At least I give my full name and address when I voice my thoughts .
Why do you find it necessary to shoot and hide .
What is the name of you company .
Do you still live inthe Guelph area ?.
There is nothing wrong being a part time Home Inspector but please do not try and come into our home and say how wrong we are and how right you are .
The last I heard I think you where doing Gutters.
Fine I do not fault a person for doing waht they need to do to make a living .

Roy Cooke A Happy NACHi Member

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by rcooke

JASON WHY DO YOU NOT KISS MY ***** .
You come into our home run down NACHI try and say things about that I did not say .
We do not mind in the least non members using and learning from the experienced Home Inspectors on the NACHI BB.
You are most welcome .
But to be a member of NACHI for a short period and know all about it ( You sound just like that other Know it all about ZIP ) ( Dave Bottoms )
He is 8 + years and still has not completed 150 inspections.
Why don't you tell us how well you are doing at home inspections and how you only work at home inspections and do not have another job.
You said you left OAHI as you where not satisfied .
Well why are you not telling the OAHI members what is wrong with their association .
At least I give my full name and address when I voice my thoughts .
Why do you find it necessary to shoot and hide .
What is the name of you company .
Do you still live inthe Guelph area ?.

Roy Cooke A Happy NACHi Member

Well, that was mature Roy.

I don't talk about OAHI because this is not an OAHI board.

I am not hiding from anything, obviously you know who I am, and why would I post my address? Are you coming to visit me over the holiday season?

Why are you attacking me? Is that your answer to everyone who does not agree with you?

You certainly give alot of reason to join this fine org. Roy, keep up the good work.

Can we get back to the original poster question's, or do you want to belittle me a little more?

[rcooke]

Originally Posted by Jason1

Well, that was mature Roy.

I don't talk about OAHI because this is not an OAHI board.

I am not hiding from anything, obviously you know who I am, and why would I post my address? Are you coming to visit me over the holiday season?

Why are you attacking me? Is that your answer to everyone who does not agree with you?

You certainly give alot of reason to join this fine org. Roy, keep up the good work.

Can we get back to the original poster question's, or do you want to belittle me a little more?

Attack you No I am just defending our Association .
You come into our home complain and add nothing .
I am sure you wander and Glad for you, learn enjoy, but please give us the respect we deserve.
You are a visitor and it would be great iof you treated us like we deserve .
If you do not like it then stay away.
NACHI is far from perfect but better then all the rest.
Again I say this is our home and if as you say I run doen OAHI, so what, is is none of your business.
For your information I have nothing against OAHI and its members .
I am against the BOD not following their rules .
I am against CAHPI and their self appointed policy of trying to control all the Canadian Home Inspectors .
Again you feel it is your right to ask us questions.
But when you get asked any questions you just evade.
I ask you again please respect our Home .
Treat us just like you would expect a visitor to do in your home .
Roy Cooke CHI... RHI ...CAHPI-ON....CMI

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by rcooke

Attack you No I am just defending our Association .
You come into our home complain and add nothing .
I am sure you wander and Glad for you, learn enjoy, but please give us the respect we deserve.
You are a visitor and it would be great iof you treated us like we deserve .
If you do not like it then stay away.
NACHI is far from perfect but better then all the rest.
Again I say this is our home and if as you say I run doen OAHI, so what, is is none of your business.
For your information I have nothing against OAHI and its members .
I am against the BOD not following their rules .
I am against CAHPI and their self appointed policy of trying to control all the Canadian Home Inspectors .
Again you feel it is your right to ask us questions.
But when you get asked any questions you just evade.
I ask you again please respect our Home .
Treat us just like you would expect a visitor to do in your home .
Roy Cooke CHI... RHI ...CAHPI-ON....CMI

What?

Whatever. You don't get it.

Movin' on.

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by gmendes

It would be a good idea to start putting testimonials together from your past inspections. Always give out a rating comment sheet to your clients. I give them out with a self addressed stamped envelope and find the return to be excellent if this is done. If you have a website add this on your website. Consider putting together and adding a mission statement while you're at it.

Good idea.

[rcooke]

Originally Posted by Jason1

What?

Whatever. You don't get it.

Movin' on.

For once we agree . Movin on

Originally Posted by Jason1

Good idea.

Roy Cooke A Happy NACHI member

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by rcooke

For once we agree . Movin on


Roy Cooke A Happy NACHI member

You're welcome.

[rwand1]

Jason said:

I don't talk about OAHI because this is not an OAHI board.

Since when was there any form of restriction on this board? You can discuss anything on any matter, hell you can even threaten someone and not be suspended.

If you want to be believed and be factual the first thing to do would be to use your full name and fill out your profile. Otherwise you are just a pretender and wannabe who has nothing to say! God knows there are enough wannabes here!

[rwand1]

Terry posted:

There has been alot of negative comments on NACHI (Canada) the past couple of days. I have been asked by several of my real estate members if I am truly qualified. I am tired of being accused of not being qualified etc. I do believe we need the NACHI heads to help us with this issue. This is going to be a big step for us as an association in the very near future!!!

Terry Lowe

Hello! Get in line. I have been trying to raise this flag for quite awhile. Apparently it has been falling on deaf ears. No one has offered anything or done anything. Good Luck! If you are concerned and you feel your livelihood is question, take action, protect your own interests, because Nachi is not going to do it!

NACHI the proverbial door mat!