# Contract signed with Florida REALTORs Magazine to run full-page CMI ad. **URL:** \ **Category:** Florida and SUNachi Inspectors\ **Created:** [January 7, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471 "2011-01-07T16:35:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/1 "2011-01-07T16:35:47Z")
> [@](#): > > Ron Huffman ✆ to Joe, Nick > show details 7:53 PM (13 hours ago) > Joe, > Attached is the executed contract and credit card form. > > If you have any questions please give me a call. I understand the art work is due January 21. > > Thanks, > Ron Huffman > > From: Joe Bono [[mailto:joeb@floridarealtors.org](mailto:joeb@floridarealtors.org)] > Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 9:54 AM > To: Ron Huffman > Cc: Ron Huffman > Subject: CMI - Florida Realtor Magazine > > Hello Ron, > > Consistent with your instructions, I’ve attached your advertising agreement for the March 2011 issue of Florida Realtor magazine. > > Please return a signed copy to me via email or fax (407-438-1411). > > A credit card form is provided or payment can be made by check. > > Please confirm method of payment and return agreement no later than today, January 6. > > Thank you > > Joe Bono > Associate Publisher | FloridaRealtors® > 7025 Augusta National Drive > Orlando, FL 32822-5017 > talk: 407.438.1400 ext. 2327 > fax: 407.438.1411 > visit: [http://www.floridarealtors.org](http://www.floridarealtors.org) The magazine reaches every REALTOR in Florida and will also be featured online. ---
**Author:** ![thession](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/thession/32/173266_2.png) [@thession](https://forum.nachi.org/u/thession)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/2 "2011-01-07T19:44:45Z")
Damn, I guess I am not the best…I was hoping to avoid tier type certifications. If any CMI"S need help handling all your business your going to get. Give me a call. ---
**Author:** ![acatterton](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/acatterton/32/1075_2.png) [@acatterton](https://forum.nachi.org/u/acatterton)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2011, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/3 "2011-01-08T23:26:10Z")
_Quote:(“Damn, I guess I am not the best…I was hoping to avoid tier type certifications. If any CMI"S need help handling all your business your going to get. Give me a call.”)_ * * * \*\*I can tell you that Nick was right about 8 months ago when he told me that if I got certified as a CMI and my business did not increase, that he would pay the membership fee. That was a safe bet on his part. With licensing in Florida I have made an effort to let any potential clients know that I was licensed and advertised my new CMI affiliation. With new brochures and business cards touting my CMI status and with 2 free published local business press releases, my business has increased over 20% . As far as I am concerned nuff’ said regarding the value of CMI. \*\* ---
**Author:** ![evandeven](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/evandeven/32/373798_2.png) [@evandeven](https://forum.nachi.org/u/evandeven)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2011, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/4 "2011-01-08T23:33:21Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > The magazine reaches every REALTOR in Florida and will also be featured online. So, now you have screwed everyone who isn’t a CMI? Guess everyone now will have to pony up the $395 and send in that affidavit! I know, I know…you don’t make any money off of this either!:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen: ---
**Author:** ![jmckenna1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jmckenna1/32/719_2.png) [@jmckenna1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jmckenna1)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/5 "2011-01-09T01:00:01Z")
Nice… Go CMI…! ---
**Author:** ![evandeven](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/evandeven/32/373798_2.png) [@evandeven](https://forum.nachi.org/u/evandeven)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/6 "2011-01-09T02:34:40Z")
> [@jmckenna1](#): > > Nice… > > Go CMI…! Yea, real nice. I seem to remember a bunch of crap being thrown when ASHI introduced their branding program. Guess it is OK to pander to the Realtors now. It should be CML…Certified Money Launderers. ---
**Author:** ![dbonner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dbonner/32/171063_2.png) [@dbonner](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dbonner)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/7 "2011-01-09T02:49:35Z")
Im sure the CMI’s are exited. Nachi Management will be looking for certified master inspectors. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/8 "2011-01-09T03:02:41Z")
Allen writes: > [@](#): > > \*\*I can tell you that Nick was right about 8 months ago when he told me that if I got certified as a CMI and my business did not increase, that he would pay the membership fee. That was a safe bet on his part. With licensing in Florida I have made an effort to let any potential clients know that I was licensed and advertised my new CMI affiliation. With new brochures and business cards touting my CMI status and with 2 free published local business press releases, my business has increased over 20% . As far as I am concerned nuff’ said regarding the value of CMI. \*\* Thanks Allen. If anyone else doubts me, I’ll make them the same offer. This CMI thing works. ---
**Author:** ![jbushart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@jbushart](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jbushart)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/9 "2011-01-09T03:48:56Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > Allen writes: > > Thanks Allen. If anyone else doubts me, I’ll make them the same offer. This CMI thing works. I know it works, Nick…but I have to challenge the wisdom of marketing CMI to real estate salesmen. How many of them are actually looking to (1) pay a higher fee, and/or (2) hire an inspector who is likely to discover more defects? I know the rhetoric of how it benefits them and their client…their fiduciary duty to their client…yadda yadda…but the reality in a market like Florida - where home values are spiralling downward at the second highest (to California) rate in the nation - is that the salesman’s commission is NOT coming out of equity. Instead, it is an additional 7% added to his client’s already substantial loss in value. Are these salesmen actually going to recommend a higher paid inspector over “Louie the Lowballer”? ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/10 "2011-01-09T08:23:53Z")
What we should be advertising in REALTOR magazines is [www.MoveInCertified.com](http://www.MoveInCertified.com) ---
**Author:** ![evandeven](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/evandeven/32/373798_2.png) [@evandeven](https://forum.nachi.org/u/evandeven)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/11 "2011-01-09T12:58:40Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > Allen writes: > > Thanks Allen. If anyone else doubts me, I’ll make them the same offer. This CMI thing works. I can’t believe that the other inspectors are not outraged with this. First, you jump into bed with Realtors and with the same swipe, you force the members to pay even more money to get a certification that is nothing more than a marketing tool. How many of the CMIs have actually had their credentials verified? Guess I’ll send my check in and deduct it as “advertising”. Should I send the 1,000 inspections FedEx or UPS? You add this to the other scam with the contractors getting licenses for $100.00 and the free membership for taking the IR class, and it becomes quite clear, what the objective is. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/12 "2011-01-09T18:10:06Z")
> [@](#): > > it becomes quite clear, what the objective is. Yes… To save you money and to make you money. Anyway, Jim has me thinking. The real estate market is perfect for advertising [www.MoveInCertified.com](http://www.MoveInCertified.com) to FSBOs. I’ll start a thread about FSBO sites we can advertise on over at the MIC forum. ---
**Author:** ![evandeven](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/evandeven/32/373798_2.png) [@evandeven](https://forum.nachi.org/u/evandeven)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/13 "2011-01-09T18:14:03Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > Yes… To save you money and to make you money. Only if I pay you…more money! Or do I get a free CMI logo if I take the IR course?:mrgreen: And I know, being a “not for profit” you never see a dime. Maybe I should change my corporation from an S to a not-for-profit as at the end of the year, I never seem to make a profit. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/14 "2011-01-09T18:25:37Z")
Eric, I’ll personally put up your CMI fee. At the point where you realize it produces far more on-going profit than its one-time fee… you repay me. If it doesn’t work, you are out nothing and I’m out my money. If it works, you are way up, you are a CMI, I have my money back, and you are telling others it works. Deal? ---
**Author:** ![rhensel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rhensel/32/283_2.png) [@rhensel](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rhensel)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/15 "2011-01-09T18:40:45Z")
LMAO…that really is a no brainer. ---
**Author:** ![jacaron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jacaron/32/2049_2.png) [@jacaron](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jacaron)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/16 "2011-01-09T19:34:29Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > Eric, I’ll personally put up your CMI fee. At the point where you realize it produces far more on-going profit than its one-time fee… you repay me. If it doesn’t work, you are out nothing and I’m out my money. If it works, you are way up, you are a CMI, I have my money back, and you are telling others it works. > > Deal? Nick, will you offer me the same deal? If so, let me know ASAP? Just tell me what to do? and I get on with it. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![evandeven](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/evandeven/32/373798_2.png) [@evandeven](https://forum.nachi.org/u/evandeven)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/17 "2011-01-09T20:51:03Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > Eric, I’ll personally put up your CMI fee. At the point where you realize it produces far more on-going profit than its one-time fee… you repay me. If it doesn’t work, you are out nothing and I’m out my money. If it works, you are way up, you are a CMI, I have my money back, and you are telling others it works. > > Deal? I’ll decline your generous offer as I would consider it unethical. It isn’t all about the money. If I wish to become a CMI, I would do it as per the requirements. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/18 "2011-01-09T21:56:23Z")
Eric, I didn’t say you could skirt the requirements, I said I’d pay the fee for you. Nothing unethical about me paying your fee. As Russell said, it’s a no-brainer. John Acaron writes: > [@](#): > > Nick, will you offer me the same deal? If so, let me know ASAP? Just tell me what to do? and I get on with it. Cheers! Done. Fill out the application and send it in. Don’t include a check. I’ll include the check. Only repay me if it really, really, really, clearly increases your profits and market share dramatically. ---
**Author:** ![dbonner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dbonner/32/171063_2.png) [@dbonner](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dbonner)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/19 "2011-01-09T22:52:24Z")
That sure is a sweet deal ---
**Author:** ![evandeven](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/evandeven/32/373798_2.png) [@evandeven](https://forum.nachi.org/u/evandeven)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471/20 "2011-01-10T01:18:29Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > Eric, I didn’t say you could skirt the requirements, I said I’d pay the fee for you. Nothing unethical about me paying your fee. As Russell said, it’s a no-brainer. > > John Acaron writes: Done. Fill out the application and send it in. Don’t include a check. I’ll include the check. Only repay me if it really, really, really, clearly increases your profits and market share dramatically. And, how are we going to verify that my business has increased “dramatically” by having the CMI designation? As this is going to Realtors, I may have to resign from the Independent Home Inspectors of America, as well. If you are going to make that offer to me, perhaps it would only be air that you make that offer to all NACHI members. Since you have everyone’s e mail address, it shouldn’t be a problem. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/contract-signed-with-florida-realtors-magazine-to-run-full-page-cmi-ad/55471.md?page=2)