Well my first post might as well be my introduction post. My name is John Coker and I'm the sole owner and inspector for Family Home Inspection LLC located in Virginia beach Virginia. I retired from the Navy last year and put into action the next step of my life. I decided to become a home inspectors almost 10 years ago when I was very dissatisfied with the home inspection I received on my first home. I figured if someone that bad could make a living in the field, I could not only do a lot better, but overall improve the quality of the industry. I built on my limited construction and inspection experience and began a heavy self study program. After retiring from the Navy, first I attended the AHIT 8 day course then I made numerous inspections with multiple seasoned inspectors here in Virginia as well as other states. One thing I have realized early on, the education will never cease. It's not just the requirements from associations or others, but my personal drive to be the best I can.

I was reffed to Active Rain by a fellow inspector who had plenty of good things to say. I hope to join the community and become an active and valuable member.  Maybe I can help others here as I'm sure to become a better inspector, businessman and communicator through all the talent and experience I see here.  

 

 

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JAN
18
2008
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John, welcome to the Active Rain Family.
11:34am • #1
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Welcome...and congratulations on choosing a "second act" that will be both fulfilling and profitable. One should always listen to the little voice inside your head that says "I CAN make a difference".
11:40am • #2
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First off- Thank You for serving our country.  Now more than that Welcome to AR and enjoy the great people out there to network.
11:41am • #3
Welcome to ActiveRain.  This is a great place to learn and grow your business!
11:41am • #4
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John - Welcome to AR. It sounds like you have the right mind-set for your chosen career --- do better & strive to exceed the clients' expectations. Share your experience, never stop learning & don't forget what it was like to be a "Newbie"; you could help shape the next generation of home inspectors.
11:42am • #5
Actually Jennifer, I have kept a written journal of what it has taken to enter the industry including all the mistakes I made. One day I hope to take those notes and make some type of valuable tool for future home inspectors. Lets see how this next chapter goes and then I can start on that :) 
11:54am • #6
As you know, the spirit of Active Rain is to help each other.  The best way that I've found is by hitting each others' website, to improve internet search rankings.  I was trying to check out your website, but it appears as though you misspelled your website address.  If you have a second, please reciprocate the favor by checking out my website at http://www.southerncaliforniaappraisers.net/
11:55am • #7

Hrmm, new entry for my journal, lol, thanks Gregg, it's all fixed now.

 

 

12:01pm • #8
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John,

Great to have you join AR. The network can really give your service a nice boost. To find information about things here click on the Search tab and type in your request, like SEO, mortgages, appraisal etc. Welcome and keep on blogging.

12:10pm • #9

John, welcome aboard!  Great post and your off to a super start.

 

2:57pm • #10
JAN
19
2008
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John, welcome to AR.  And thanks for your service to our country!
8:14am • #11
Thanks for the welcome wishes, John!  Best of luck to you as well.
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John Coker - Virginia Beach Home Inspector

Virginia Beach, VA

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Family Home Inspection LLC

Address: 1581-107 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

Office Phone: (757) 202-3282

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