I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!  I think licensure is imperative in that business.

Miss Joanie

Praise the Lord.  You're on your way.  Now if you can just get them to move it to 2009.

Billycherry

Joan, I don't know what the laws are here but someone recently told me that home inspectors in every state should be licensed with continuing credits.  I think it's vital!

Hi Debe...The problem or "hang up" seems to be that there are two HI Organizations...and they can't seem to agree!

Hi Bill...No guarantee of passage...something always seems to get in the way!

I agree Carole...the biggest drawback is that it will probably add to the cost of Home Inspections for our customers

In New York you have to be licenced I think this changed 2-3 years ago.  What a difference, it helps weed out a lot of inexperienced ones.

Joan, I'm reluctantly headed to a "Home Inspection Survival Guide" for required hours.  Often, the inspection report here bypasses the agent- they don't even look at them (the attorney negotiates).  I am really uncomfortable with this, as competence varies. If I can remain awake, perhaps I'll meet some good inspectors there- they're invaluable.

Susan...there are several I know do a good job just from the experience of working with them...but licencing would level the playing field!

Laurie...I think we all feel your pain. I'm wondering if the RE slowdown will weed out the least competant in Home Inspectors just as it has Mortgage Brokers and RE Agents? Ya think?

There are a number of state jumping on making Home Inspectors have more training and state licensing.  Now lets raise the education requirements for real estate agents too!

I agree 100% Cindy...with things changing as quickly as they are we all really need to stay on top of things!

I hope this bill doesn't get bogged down in a lot of in-fighting again!  Lots of difference between the groups that certify the inspectors!  Some consistency would be nice for everyone.  The biggest fear is that the prices will go up significantly for homebuyers since there will be continuing education and other requirements --

Joan~That is a wonderful "bill" on capitol hill. (I used to love that little cartoon character when I was a kid) How a Bill Becomes a Law

I hope they pass it there, here and everywhere!  Please let us know what happens!

Joan,
Home inspectors should be licensed, hope it passes. 

I hear ya Joan..but even if it does increase costs (which it probably will) in the long run it may prevent "unnecessary costs" generated from poor inspections!

Julie...that's exactly what I was thinking of when I wrote this. Couldn't get the tune out of my head!

Sally..me too..but this isn't the first time this has been presented..I just hope this time agreement can be reachded. You'll be able to hear the shouts clear acroos the water!

Hi Cynthia...unfortunately wishing doesn't always make it so!!

it sounds great.

except why would they allow existing inspectors to wait until 2010?

Hi Jay..probably so they wouldn't feel pressured.I'm sure there is resistance on taking exams etc. I don't think it will happen anyway the two Inspectors organizations are at real odds!