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Inspection Associations & what they mean to realtors?

Question regarding inspection association? & how they reflect what sort of customers you get?

I am currently a member with InterNACHI (formerly NACHI) which has been a great expierence.

In California they have just come out with CAL NACHI (california NACHI) which is very similar and also included an extra cost of membership.

There are so many out there? such as: ASHI, CREIA, so many more I dont want to list.

So my ? to the realtors on, is what does the association mean when picking an inspector?

Or does the inspector even need to be a part of an association?

I hear alot about CREIA & some realtors for some reason will only use members of CREIA.

Posted by Jeff Gollaher on 01/24/2008 01:53 AM

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10 Comments on Inspection Associations & what they mean to realtors?

I want to know that the inspector that I'm using is accredited.

01/24/2008 02:04 AM

by Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent - Nancy Rivera (RE/MAX Leading Edge in Roswell Ga)

That is understandable, my ? is, have you ever verified the inspectors status before using them?

I have not been asked about anything other then what association I belong to.

01/24/2008 04:05 AM

by Jeff Gollaher (Full Circle Home Inspections)

I am an inspector, so speaking from this point of view, I know that Realtors here in Texas will want to know if my license is current, but I have never been asked about my affiliations.

01/24/2008 04:47 AM

by Frank Schulte-Ladbeck (Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)

I am very rarely asked what associations I belong to. If I am asked, it is usually by older more established "old-school" agents----the ones that originally recognized ASHI as the only way to find an inspector that at least had some training. Now there are so many associations and all train to the same level of "minimum standards" so finding an inspector of a "particular" association is not as important. I find the better agents I work with are only interested in getting a good thorough report and want an inspector that isn't going to "freak-out" the buyer and put things in proper perspective. I have had more agents check to see if my Structural Pest License is up to date. I also think that because my affiliations are plastered all over all my marketing/website there may be no need to ask me anything:) ASHI & NACHI

01/24/2008 10:31 AM

by Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com)

I have never been asked if I am affiliated with an association. The only thing I get asked is "are you licensed"?

I would also echo Charles in that my affilations are plastered all over my brochures, cards, and website, so that is probably why I have never been asked.

Mike Chamberlain
MC2 Home Inspections
www/mc2inspections.com

02/07/2008 02:40 PM

by Mike Chamberlain MC2 Home Inspections, Indianapolis (MC2 Home Inspections)

I want to know that the inspector that I'm using is accredited.

Accredited with what?

Being a full member of 2 out of 3 of the major associations means that the inspector must have at the very least passed the NHIE or its rough equivalent. Being a member of the third association means the inspector could afford to write a check for nearly 300 dollars.

Being a member of an association is not a credential. Accreditation is often sought but hard to find in this business.

02/08/2008 01:19 PM

by Chad Fabry (StructureSmart Home Inspections, Inc.)

Chad,

I am a fully accredited member of the Society of Home Inspectors Trying to Help Every Agent's Desire to Sell (S.H.I.T.H.E.A.D.S.) and I'm not sure what you're getting at :)

-Brad

02/08/2008 03:49 PM

by Brad Manor - Windsor Ontario Home Inspector (Manor Home Inspection Inc.)

Hi Brad,

It's likely more valuable than any other acronym. Fortunately, I'm positive that you're not a member.

02/08/2008 06:00 PM

by Chad Fabry (StructureSmart Home Inspections, Inc.)

Howdy Jeff

I have never had a Real Estate Agent

ask if I what associations I belong to.

I have beed a Home Inspector in

3 States now.

Have a good one

Dale

02/08/2008 08:10 PM

by Dale Baker, Home Inspector- in NH & VT (Baker Home Inspections and Consulting Service)

thank you guys for the great input, it all helps me with the overall picture of success.

02/17/2008 08:57 PM

by Jeff Gollaher (Full Circle Home Inspections)

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