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The Value Of Trained Professional Staff

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Home Inspector with King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. Home Inspector Lic #207
Two of my lesser known, but essential, home inspector assistants are Mr Tigretto Tartufo and Mr. Fratello Tartufo. These two gentlemen, of Italian linage, are excellent office assistants. Both of them have an interest in, eventually, graduating up to becoming certified rodent intervention specialists. But, since I believe that training is a gradual process, for the time being, this pair is learning the ropes in the office environment.

Tigretto Tartufo (kind of translates to Little Tiger Mushroom or fungus) is a computer and marketing guru. His expertise at the computer is a joy to behold. And, when he is awake, his periodic batting, swatting and laying on the computer keyboard have been responsible for many lost home inspection reports and lord knows how many typos here at Active Rain. Whatever it is that he does in his role as a guru, he does it as well as any guru that I know.

While the marketing whiz is helping me here at Active Rain, or wherever he thinks I need his valuable assistance Online, his twin brother, Fratello Tartufo (translates sort of like brother to Little Tiger Mushroom or fungus) is more in charge of heavy equipment and logistics. He makes sure that, when I get ready to go out the door in the morning, all of my tools are where they should be and the batteries are charged. Here he is checking out a million candle power flashlight. He discovered, lucky for me, that it was not fully charged so, based on his advice, it is now back on the charger.

These individuals, valued cat employees, answer directly to me and not to my ace certifried assistant Nutsy. The Secretary of State says somebody has to be in charge of the firm and I would like to think that that person is me.

Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

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Kate Kate
San Diego, CA

Steven, I worked with my rottweiler for years. She was my most loyal employee ever. She may have considered me the employee. Not sure who the AG considered in charge. My name was on the license but she had a much bigger bark. kate ford

May 13, 2009 11:38 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Kate,

I had a dog for years too. It was great.

May 13, 2009 11:42 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

That looks like a cat-tastrophy waiting to happen if you ask me.

May 13, 2009 12:25 PM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

You are just jealous that you are not any kind of guru, like the boys are.

May 13, 2009 12:27 PM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

If your like me at all, there are times when I'm not to sure who is in charge.  Is it the dogs, the kids (who think they are), or the big (actually not so big) boss who looks over my shoulder now and then (like now) to make sure I'm doing, whatever it is that I'm doing, right.

May 14, 2009 06:33 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

My assistant has passed on. I have yet to find a replacement, but with cats they just some how seem to find you.

May 14, 2009 07:22 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

James,

They do seem to find you. It is really sad when one passes on.

May 14, 2009 07:27 AM
Carol Culkin
Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS
Overland Park Residential Real Estate

I was just wondering if Charlie is Zio and Barbara is Zia to these darling cats which you so affectionately named after mushrooms or fungus.

May 14, 2009 02:44 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Come on over Steve, I have a couple of canines who would love to get to know your feline assistants...

May 16, 2009 03:43 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Carol,

They got the names because of their earth tones.

Jay,

You online in Seattle. Charlie says you helped the Mariners win last night.

May 16, 2009 04:27 AM