gromicko:
Inspectors are much like NFL running backs in that we don’t have long careers on average. Three years experience is NOT a newbie by any stretch, simply because after 3 years, you just aren’t going to be surprised on a daily basis any longer. There are only so many components and systems to a home, and a 3-year veteran simply isn’t going to come across never-seen-before issues that often. Most of your new experience will come in your first year. It’s parabolic at first, and then levels off. Furthermore, I’m starting to get some data that shows that the experience a 10-year veteran has is offset by his boredom and thus complacency. It’s certainly evident with regard to SOP compliance. Insurance claims show that when an inspector makes a mistake due to lack of knowledge, he’s likely new, but when he makes a mistake due to complacency (knew what to do but didn’t), he’s likely a veteran.
How long has it been since you’ve been in the field?
IMHO, unless the HI has had many years in various aspects of building, any other 3 year veteran is still a newbie!! That’s why we see some questionable queries from CMI’s!!!
It’s hard to defend the undefendable!!
What do I need CMI for, anymore then I need CAHPI/OAHI/NC?
I don’t need an association to thrive.
gromicko
(Nick Gromicko, CMI)
February 9, 2011, 6:09pm
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I can answer that. Unlike the alphabet soup (CAHPI, OAHI, NCP, PEEMYPANTSOHNO, ASHI, IAC2, InterNACHI, ICC) which no consumer knows about or cares about… Certified Master Inspector is INSTANTLY recognized by consumers as the best of the best. Those 3 little words trump all the letters in the alphabet.
Well, you haven’t lost all your marbles then. But why are you claiming membership in ACHI?
Still got lots of OAHI / ASHI mentions on your website, though …why? (SHH!!! Nick should be here within minutes!) Let them go Raymond…be truly free!!
BTW …why are you behaving like Nick’s little puppy?
belliott
(Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)
February 9, 2011, 8:00pm
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Brian_A.MacNeish:
Well, you haven’t lost all your marbles then. But why are you claiming membership in ACHI?
Still got lots of OAHI / ASHI mentions on your website, though …why? (SHH!!! Nick should be here within minutes!) Let them go Raymond…be truly free!!
BTW …why are you behaving like Nick’s little puppy?
I think you mean “He is not acting wacko”
ccurrins
(Christopher Currins, CMI®)
February 9, 2011, 8:16pm
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I did. I’m in the process of recruiting all the students I possibly can. My area is desperate for a few dozen more certified home inspectors. :roll:
Now, Now, Bob!!! He’s just made his way back onto the boards. Don’t inflame him and get him thrown out again!!
Mine too! I think 4 INACHI (~25%) 1-2 year members in NS have not renewed here this year…must be a big hole developing!!
Proving the 90% RULE of NEWBIES!
ccurrins
(Christopher Currins, CMI®)
February 9, 2011, 9:15pm
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Sounds like you have a cash cow.
rcooke
(Roy D. Cooke, Sr)
February 9, 2011, 11:21pm
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Gee I wonder are they going to be like you Inspecting with out beloning to any association.
I wonder what sort of influance you have on this industry in our east Coast.
rcooke:
Gee I wonder are they going to be like you Inspecting with out beloning to any association.
No law in my area saying you must be a member of any association. Didn’t you say once that about 50% of HI’s do not belong to any associations?
I wonder what sort of influance you have on this industry in our east Coast.
NOT ONE IOTA!! Read up top!! Remember, I don’t belong to any associations…How am I going exert influence?
But you belong to OAHI, it says you are a member on the roster.
F…A…R…T…!!! That felt good!!!
Another civility lapse Brian?
That was only for you, Ray. A very deserving individual since you became a liar…or were you always like that??
Only since I found out you are a member of OAHI. :mrgreen:
So your first lie was this statement…who do you think your fooling?. You’ve made a few incorrect statements (or were they lies as you can’t help yourself any longer) on these boards this evening!
HMM!! Incorrect statement…lie…just a fine line between those!
Brian
The only liar here is you. Your name is up in lights at the Oahi site.
Several people have confirmed this.
Your professionalism is in doubt here, you don’t have a following.
Brian MacNeish - OAHI member.
OAHI is proud of you Brian! They need people like you Brian! How much did they con you for?
mlarson
(Michael Larson, WI Lic. # 1672-106)
February 10, 2011, 5:41pm
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I wish that was true. :roll:
jbushart
(James H. Bushart)
February 10, 2011, 6:08pm
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Just want to say…
I’ve been in more than my share of message board rumbles, but watching you Canadian guys fight on the board is like watching a room full of nuns trying to stone each other to death with popcorn.