Folks
At present there is no set in stone plan for CMI, however to give some peace of mind to all members involved with or thinking of becoming a CMI, here are some of my thoughts as far as the CMI.
Firstly, for this credential to have credibility and be accepted across the board, it needs to almost stand alone and have a true meaning, brand of quality, after all this is why we were able to negotiate a zero deductible. This was one of Nick and I’s first discussions, and he agreed to allow CMI to move out of NACHI completely and be a true stand alone membership and association. We are working on separate technology for this as we speak.
My thoughts as far as getting acceptance with the CMI, is that we set up a peer review committee, with two quality inspectors from each association in the industry, two from qualified training schools, which I would like Bill Merrill to consider as he has been involved in all of the past meetings, and 4 multi inspector company owners. All would help in reviewing the applications, set plans etc.
I have spoke to Jeff Hooper, past FABI president, Jim Nolan, State President for NACHI and some more about considering these positions. I know with the right people, plans and commitment this designation will stand and help raise the value of veteran inspectors in the eyes of there clients and real estate professionals.
Of course the people involved will have to commit to so many meeting and conference calls etc. and of course the cost of this set up will have to be covered by the association dues.
Yes Nick is right that the one time life membership will cease very soon, or as soon as we can get everything in place. It will be impossible for this to work if there is no revenue or dues to run the association.
I would like to hear from any interested parties that meet the CMI designation requirements. NACHI has so many good candidates on the board here, I don’t think we have to look very far, and no I will not be using the green box, grey box or red box. You can email me personally at Michael@inspectiondepot.com or just mention it on the board.
And remember zero deductible for E & O is without question a great achievement and an acknowledgement of the quality of inspectors that will be involved in the membership. It should be a qualification you are proud of. It should be a qualification that you will set out to achieve and one that will motivate the best of the best to pull the rest along with it.
Thanks and look forward to your feedback.
Regards
Michael