Congratulations to our 2015 InterNACHI Member of the Year.

[cwalsh (Chris Walsh, CMI)]

Congratulations Bob.

[kleonard (Kevin Leonard, CPI/CMI)]

Wow, awesome Bob, congrats & Merry Christmas.

[gbell (Greg Bell, Sr CMI)]

Congrats Bob!!

[jmckenna1 (John McKenna, CMI)]

@belliott

WOW!
Had no idea I was even nominated.

Most certainly, there are many members whom are more deserving that we do not even know about that are far more technically proficient , run successful businesses , helpful to clients and other inspectors but do not post on the forum so therefore we do not know about them .

Thank you for realizing that my negative posts are often just sarcasm or poking a stick to make people defend their positions.

Will use 2016 to try and help other inspectors more than I have in the past to try and live up to this . Elliotthomeinspection@Gmail.com.

A few of my random thoughts###

…The buyback program seems to be working well for many inspectors that I have spoken with.
…CMI though more of a marketing logo than exact proof of proficiency in the profession does at least set some sort of standard for the public to consider
…Think everyone should consider thermal imaging training including myself as most everything is about water when it comes to major issues in my opinion .
…Have noticed more and more clients asking about Radon testing and suggest checking demand in your area to perhaps consider it as an auxiliary service .
…As more and more articles are written about it. People are becoming increasingly concerned about health issues related to mold and even though there are no exact standards for acceptable levels many homes that have been boarded up, such as foreclosures or that have water intrusion issues will most likely have mold and testing will be needed so it is certainly a service you can provide in order to provide additional revenue .

Water water water… My advice to newbies is to check the best you can for any signs or causes of water intrusion, including poor flashing, bad roofing,foundation issues,Drainage,etc.
Focus on major issues .Yes the loose wall plate may be a call back but will not cost you thousands of dollars .

I am known by my clients for constantly mentioning T&M…{ time and money } whose time and whose money ?

Without this association and constant help from of other members of this forum. I never could have made it in this business .
My encouragement and hope is that all members become involved and help others but keep a thick skin as it is good training for the real world .

To sum up everything here with this profession. The sky is the limit and we are only limited by our own ambition .

From Bob Elliot NACHI Member of the YEAR - InterNACHI Inspection Forum http://www.nachi.org/forum/f11/bob-elliot-international-association-certified-home-inspectors-member-year-107576/#post1434248#ixzz3vMk8aTOK

Very good comments Bob.

Congrats.! … on member of the year and your CMI fee…
WOW.

[prussell (Peter Russell, NH licence #57)]

Congratulations Bob, well deserved.

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

Congrats Bob!

So, with this turn of events, just what will become of the “Council of Men”?

[imayer (Ian Mayer, CMI)]

Congrats Bob.

Every time I pull out my camera pole, I thank you for posting how to do it way back when (and the advanced search feature for helping me find Bob’s old posts on how to do it).

[kramm (Kenneth A. Ramm)]

@belliott

CMI of course.

How could anyone think differently. :mrgreen:
Nice Congrats Bob

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

@jjonas

Congrats Bob!

So, with this turn of events, just what will become of the “Council of Men”?

Second WOW today.
Yes… the Council of Men has approved my acceptance.

[yolhovsky (Yuri Olhovsky, CMI)]

Congratulations Bob!

[growden (Gary Rowden)]

Congratulations Bob

[azuehlke (Aaron M. Zuehlke)]

Congrats, Bob. I don’t post much but read a lot. I have learned a lot from you over the years.

[drange (Dave Range, CMI)]

Good choice.

Congrats Bob.

[ldapkus (Linas Dapkus, CMI)]

Congratulations Bob.

[dbowers (Dan Bowers, CMI, EDI)]

Congratulations Bob!

[tspargo (Tim Spargo, CMI)]

Congrats to you Bob!!

[mprice1 (Martin L. Price)]

Congratulations Bob!!!

[rdimit (Randy Dimit, #60269)]

Congrats, Bob! Well deserved!

[dlevia (Daniel Levia, CMI, CCHI)]

Congratulations Bob!

[rnusbaum (Rob Nusbaum)]

Congratulations Bob! You deserve it!
I’ve gotten a lot of good tips from reading your posts, including the camera pole which has worked out great.