InterNACHI Meets with Board of Realtors
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
representatives Bruce and Judy Kirby of BJCC Inspections met Wednesday,
October 6th with the Lincoln County Board of Realtors, at the Venture
Inn in Libby. A short introduction by Bruce Kirby was followed by a
informative exchange of ideas between Inspectors and Realtors. Realtors
and Inspectors realized they were on the same page about issues of
having the clients interests being number one, keeping Realtors informed
of the inspection process, and being realistic with inspections. The
value of Pre-listing inspections made for lively discussion. Having
qualified Home Inspectors available was another topic of concern. The
meeting helped to form a better working relationship between Inspectors
and Realtors.
This meeting was set up as a direct result of the overwhelmingly
successful Northwest Montana InterNACHI Chapter meeting, hosted by BJCC
Inspections, in Kalispell on September 18th at West Coast Kalispell
Center hotel. The Executive Director of InterNACHI, Nick Gromicko, indicated
the per capita turnout was quite possibly the highest of any chapter
meeting so far. Attendance of close to fifty surprised all involved.
Peopled traveled from both coasts to be present for the speakers and
discussions.
The meeting and dinner were proceeded by a piercing prayer, in which
Pastor Curtis McDuffie told the group “God wants your businesses to be
successful.”
After the dinner a short introduction was given by Northwest Montana
InterNACHI Chapter President Bruce Kirby of BJCC Inspections. Kirby stressed
doing the right thing and making sure the buyer gets the kind of house
they want, at a fair price.
Richard Doran, from the Northwest Montana Realtors Association, praised
Home Inspectors saying “I can absolutely assure you, you keep us out of
hot water.” Doran talked of being pleased with the increased
professionalism, education, and ethics of Home Inspectors. He looked
forward to a stronger working relationship between Realtors and Inspectors.
John Podolinsky, from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality,
also supported Inspectors and was impressed with the professionalism,
being happy to have increased communications between the State and
Inspectors. Podolinsky gave an explanation of the reality of asbestos
and the proper steps to take when asbestos is encountered.
Lorne Steiner, of Porter Valley Software, opened more than one eye about
the seriousness of good communication in real estate transactions.
Since this meeting, InterNACHI has launched the Northwest Montana InterNACHI
Chapter website at
www.nachinorthwestmontana.org. This site is to allow
information about InterNACHI and Home Inspections in Northwest Montana to be
easily accessed by all.
