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My newest toy...inspectors love their "toys"

My wife is always saying that the reason I like being a home inspector is that I like the toys that come with the job. I can't disagree with her.

Well, here in Columbus and Central Ohio, there is a bit of snow and ice and some 3 story old homes that are difficult to reach and see the roof and chimney's.

So, I combined some of my advertising budget and this is what I've come up with. I know it's a bit loud but I want to be seen.

Posted by Rick Harrington Specialist--Infrared Residential on 01/01/2009 04:02 PM

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20 Comments on My newest toy...inspectors love their "toys"

JAN

2009

Wow Rick, I'm truly impressed. Of course, the boss says that I'm not allowed to have anything like that until, well............ forever. Have a great new year.

Jack,

I just had to make a move to stand out even more above the competition. Hopefully this will let people know that I'm serious... about my toys. :-)

Rick if that doesn't do it then nothing will. All the best.

JAN

2009

Rick.... I think I'm jealous! I want a bucket truck too!

Heck maybe .... I can get ..... a helicopter??? Nah. Pretty cool truck though.

Just watch out for those power lines!

Nice looking toy there Rick. No excuses for not seeing everything on the roof :-)

Rick - that is one monster toy! I just showed my wife. She only shook her head...

JAN

2009

Hi Rick, Wow that is cool I wish I had one of those, but it would not fit on my car. Have a happy and healthy new year.

JAN

2009

You must do a lot of business as I see many inspectors who pull up in personal cars.

Gene,

I am a full time home inspector in the Columbus and Central Ohio area. I am an instructor at Ohio's largest Real Estate College in the Home Inspection department. I also do Home Energy Audits/Surveys or investigations. Most people don't need a complete audit, they just need me to find out why a particular area is cold.

I have been very busy and want to stay that way. The rolling billboard hopefully will let people know that I'm here and want to help with their real estate needs.

And I do love this job and meeting all the people.

This is Sunday and I've scheduled a full inspection today to help the client who does not want to use the valuable vacations days they have. No extra charge.

JAN

2009

Rick - My wife saw me looking at your new toy. All she said was "I don't think so!". Meaning, well, you know - NEVER. Enjoy the toy.

JAN

2009

Brian,

It started that way with me and my brainstorming. She was not in favor of it either. It took awhile and some rearranging of funds and where I put my advertising $$$. Once I had that set, I finally "won". Don't know if we ever win..... but now I have to prove that it was a good move by generating more business with it.

I've already generated income by helping others with putting up new store signs, replacing lights in parking lots, replacing lights in store signs, putting up and taking down holiday decorations and another inspector needed access to a roof for a commercial inspection and it was safer and easier than renting a 32 foot ladder. Hopefully this will continue. I've added the service to craigslist.

Rick... can you come to Akron and demonstrate the usefulness of this to my wife so that I can get one too?? (Just kidding, but it would be fun) :))

JAN

2009

Rick...pretty cool investment! now you can not only see everything on the roof, you dont have to worry about falling off the roof.Good luck!

JAN

2009

Rick - Kevin wasn't kidding. That's how he got the motorcycle, the 4-wheelers and all the other carpentry toys in his toy box (aka Pole Barn) haha.

A bucket truck would have it's uses for trimming trees too. They'll sure see you coming! Cool truck.

Here's a new toy for your wife to try free - turnabout's fair play!

http://soclink.com/barbc

Barb,

Heck I'm interested in that stuff. I'll get in touch with you on this a bit later.

Or maybe we can talk when I stop by.....

I can stop by on my way to cleveland.

And she gets her share of "toys" or is that called Jewelery...

FEB

2009

Rick,

Very nice toy.. I saw you going down the road the other day. If people can not get the drift of what you are doing, they never will.

Let us know when you're coming through town next and we can get together.

AUG

2009

Nice toy Heres my ride good on gas and all my tools fit ladder in side too !

AUG

2009

Denny,

Nice looking ride. Starting to see more and more professional looking vehicles and ads out on the road.

JAN

2010

Thanks Everyone is always looking at it .. Nothing like davertising everywhere you go. Have a Happy New Year

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