I am really, really new here.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mcalcagno

Hey Dom,

I am being really thick here. What is "HIP"?

Home Inspector Pro

www.homeinspectorpro.com

[Richard W. Washington]

Join a BNI (Business Network International) or some other business networking group. The more people you meet the more the business will grow. Networking is so interesting because you never know who people know until you get to know them.

Welcome to Internachi!

[Larry J. Michael]

Welcome and Good Luck

[Owen Brennan]

Welcome. I started a year ago yesterday. One of the best pieces of advice I got was, If you're not working, get out and promote yourself. I've been using HIP and the agents really like the reports. And they like pictures. Networking works! But join groups that have a lot of realtors. Ask your realtor friends which MLS meetings they go to and join that group as an affiliate. You get to go to the meetings and pitch your service to the group.

[mcalcagno]

Originally Posted by obrennan

Welcome. I started a year ago yesterday. One of the best pieces of advice I got was, If you're not working, get out and promote yourself. I've been using HIP and the agents really like the reports. And they like pictures. Networking works! But join groups that have a lot of realtors. Ask your realtor friends which MLS meetings they go to and join that group as an affiliate. You get to go to the meetings and pitch your service to the group.

Well,

Joining groups is what I have been doing. I joined the local Chamber of Commerce, as well as the local Board of Realtors. I actually attended my first meeting on Tuesday. As I was telling my wife, the more I get out and introduce myself, the more encouraged I am.

Also, I made a presentation to a Broker and his Agents yesterday. When I got home, I got a call and scheduled my first payed inspection for Monday. I am very excited about this business. It's kinda fun too!

So. To all that have responded, and especially to Ernie Martinez, thank you very much.

[Dominic J. Maricic]

Ernie's a great guy. I'm glad you were able to hook up with him!

[Tim Spargo]

BTW... It's really really hot right now, whether you're new or old

It always seems that when it's really hot, the market is hot as well.

So much for relaxing by the poolside?