[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

[quote=wforsyth]Why would you want to undermine other inspectors, your brothers and sisters on this public forum directed at clients Roy?

Please see the rules which you are breaking.

Welcome to the AskNACHI.org forum. Please read these rules before you post. [LIST=1][*]This is a [B]moderated[/B] forum. Members who post here are representing NACHI and therefore posts that misrepresent the organization, offensive will be removed.[/LIST][/quote]
Yep still trying to be the Police for NACHI she can not inspect so looking for another Job that she can not do .
I wonder how many things Wendy has failed at in her life .
I wonder has she ever succeeded at any thing . You have to admit she is consistant she try every thing .
Some day she might even find a job she can do.
Wendy is so ashamed of her self she even hides her name when she comes to post .
Talk about an inferior complex she has it big time

[dmoore3]

[quote=AskNACHI.org][asknachi]This question was posted on [I]AskNACHI.org[/I] by [B]Kim Chan[/B] (from Milton, Ma). [/asknachi]hi, I just wonder when an inspector come to check in the house I am going purchase, What is the major question I should ask? and what is the important thing I should concern
about the house?

Kim[/quote]

Here's my reply to Kim's question:

Buying a home? It is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring a NACHI certified inspector is almost insignificant.

You have recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages and trying to get the best deals. Do not stop now. Do not let your real estate agent, a patty-cake inspector or anyone else talk you into skimping here. NACHI certified inspectors perform the best inspections by far.

NACHI certified inspectors earn their fees many times over. They do more, they deserve more and, yes, they generally charge a little more. Do yourself a favor...and pay a little more for the quality inspection you deserve.
Licensing of home inspectors only sets a [I]minimum[/I] standard. Much like being [I]up to code,[/I] any less would be illegal. Imaginary people, children, psychics (who claim to "sense" if a house is OK) and even pets can be home inspectors. NACHI, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors [I]front-ends[/I] its membership requirements.

NACHI inspectors: [LIST][*]Have to pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination every year. (This general, not association-specific exam is open and free to all).[*]Have to complete NACHI's online Ethics Obstacle Course. (This open book Ethics course is open and free to all).[*]Have to take NACHI's online Standards of Practice Quiz (This open book Standards of Practice quiz is open and free to all).[*]Have to sign and submit an Affidavit.[*]Have to adhere to NACHI's Standards of Practice.[*]Have to abide by NACHI's Code of Ethics.[*]Have to continue learning (24 hours/year) as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.[*]Have to maintain a member Online Continuing Education Log (free) as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.[*]Have to (if never performed a home inspection for a fee) submit 4 mock inspections to NACHI's Report Review Committee (free) before performing their first home inspection for a client.[*]Have to (within 30 days after joining) successfully complete NACHI's comprehensive online Standards of Practice course (free).[*]Have to (within first 60 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Roofing course (free) including all the quizzes within and pass it's final exam.[*]Have to (within first 3 months of membership) apply for a membership photo I.D. (free).[*]Have to re-take and pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination again, every year (free).[*]Have to attend at least one chapter meetings or educational seminars every two years [SIZE=2](reasonable exceptions apply).[/SIZE][*]Have access to Inspector's Quarterly, delivered to their doorstep.[*]Have access to NACHI's free visual aid inspection frames to help them learn.[*]Have access to NACHI's free library for improving their inspection skills.[*]Have access to NACHI's message board for exchanging information and tips.[*]Have access to NACHI's What's New section so they can keep up with the industry.[*]Have access to NACHI's specific-topic advisory boards.[*]Have access to Dear NACHI for detailed advice.[*]Have access to a time-tested Agreement which keeps them (and you) away from lawsuits.[*]Have access to NACHI's Report Review/Mentoring service.[*]Have to submit passport photos for their membership I.D.[*]Have access to NACHI's free online inspection courses.[*]Have to have mock inspections reviewed before performing their first fee paid inspection.[*]Have to carry E&O insurance (if their state requires it).[*]Have access to a real estate agent hold harmless clause.[*]Have access to NACHI University.[*]Have access to The NACHI Mall.[*]Have a consumer hot-line for their clients.[*]Have access to an Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Service.[*]Have access to a Client Satisfaction Survey.[/LIST]So the next time you need to refer your clients to home inspectors, make sure they are members of NACHI.

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[dmoore3]

[quote=AskNACHI.org][asknachi]This question was posted on [I]AskNACHI.org[/I] by [B]Kim Chan[/B] (from Milton, Ma). [/asknachi]hi, I just wonder when an inspector come to check in the house I am going purchase, What is the major question I should ask? and what is the important thing I should concern
about the house?

Kim[/quote]

Here's NACHI's reply to Kim's question:

Buying a home? It is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring a NACHI certified inspector is almost insignificant.

You have recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages and trying to get the best deals. Do not stop now. Do not let your real estate agent, a patty-cake inspector or anyone else talk you into skimping here. NACHI certified inspectors perform the best inspections by far.

NACHI certified inspectors earn their fees many times over. They do more, they deserve more and, yes, they generally charge a little more. Do yourself a favor...and pay a little more for the quality inspection you deserve.
Licensing of home inspectors only sets a [I]minimum[/I] standard. Much like being [I]up to code,[/I] any less would be illegal. Imaginary people, children, psychics (who claim to "sense" if a house is OK) and even pets can be home inspectors. NACHI, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors [I]front-ends[/I] its membership requirements.

NACHI inspectors: [LIST][*]Have to pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination every year. (This general, not association-specific exam is open and free to all).[*]Have to complete NACHI's online Ethics Obstacle Course. (This open book Ethics course is open and free to all).[*]Have to take NACHI's online Standards of Practice Quiz (This open book Standards of Practice quiz is open and free to all).[*]Have to sign and submit an Affidavit.[*]Have to adhere to NACHI's Standards of Practice.[*]Have to abide by NACHI's Code of Ethics.[*]Have to continue learning (24 hours/year) as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.[*]Have to maintain a member Online Continuing Education Log (free) as per NACHI's Continuing Education Policy.[*]Have to (if never performed a home inspection for a fee) submit 4 mock inspections to NACHI's Report Review Committee (free) before performing their first home inspection for a client.[*]Have to (within 30 days after joining) successfully complete NACHI's comprehensive online Standards of Practice course (free).[*]Have to (within first 60 days after joining) complete NACHI's comprehensive online Roofing course (free) including all the quizzes within and pass it's final exam.[*]Have to (within first 3 months of membership) apply for a membership photo I.D. (free).[*]Have to re-take and pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination again, every year (free).[*]Have to attend at least one chapter meetings or educational seminars every two years [SIZE=2](reasonable exceptions apply).[/SIZE][*]Have access to Inspector's Quarterly, delivered to their doorstep.[*]Have access to NACHI's free visual aid inspection frames to help them learn.[*]Have access to NACHI's free library for improving their inspection skills.[*]Have access to NACHI's message board for exchanging information and tips.[*]Have access to NACHI's What's New section so they can keep up with the industry.[*]Have access to NACHI's specific-topic advisory boards.[*]Have access to Dear NACHI for detailed advice.[*]Have access to a time-tested Agreement which keeps them (and you) away from lawsuits.[*]Have access to NACHI's Report Review/Mentoring service.[*]Have to submit passport photos for their membership I.D.[*]Have access to NACHI's free online inspection courses.[*]Have to have mock inspections reviewed before performing their first fee paid inspection.[*]Have to carry E&O insurance (if their state requires it).[*]Have access to a real estate agent hold harmless clause.[*]Have access to NACHI University.[*]Have access to The NACHI Mall.[*]Have a consumer hot-line for their clients.[*]Have access to an Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Service.[*]Have access to a Client Satisfaction Survey.[/LIST]So the next time you need to refer your clients to home inspectors, make sure they are members of NACHI.

[SIZE=4]For the best inspector in your neighborhood visit [/SIZE][URL="http://www.inspectorlocator.com/"][SIZE=4][COLOR=#0000ff]www.InspectorLocator.com[/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=4] or call 1-877 FIND-INS.[/SIZE]


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[mthomas2]

Irrespective of who does you report, you have to *read* it.

My experience is that less than half of my clients - perhaps substantially less - actually do so, they pay for my time and expertise, and then don't bother to read the report.