# Fl NACHI - What have you done for me lately? **URL:** \ **Category:** Florida and SUNachi Inspectors\ **Created:** [October 11, 2010, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228 "2010-10-11T15:53:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [October 11, 2010, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/1 "2010-10-11T15:53:46Z")
I think Zoe is in charge of Fl NACHI. I am not being mean, condescending and not argumentative, but besides making money on the testing, what else do you do? I am NOT saying you do NOTHING, I am saying I DON’T know. I just found out we have a lobbyist. Would be nice to know what he is doing. He represents ME AND MY NEEDS, yet no one has ever asked me what I NEED, so how do they fight for ME? It seems as though we are in the dark about ALL of what is going on. To become a member of Fl NACHI I have to spend a $100 AND take a test…why? I am already state licensed, why do I need to take your test? What does the $100 go for? Any of it go to the lobbyist? What portion. I am not saying you are not entitled to make a good living, but let me know what your doing for me. You say test are proctored and then give me the typical government answer…“Trust me”. Why, should I trust you? Once again, not being mean or argumentative. But who are you? Why should I trust you? It seems like your catering to the NEW members and leaving the active present member in the dust. Getting membership is one thing, keeping it is another. Once again, it looks like they want to make an organization within and organization. Seems like things get diluted like that. What I have typed my be my ignorance, maybe my lack of reading things, but I see Fl NACHI and wonder what is its purpose and how does it represent me? Please respond, seems like a great organization, just what does it do for me. A state licensed Home Inspector who owns an inspection company that has 20+ years in the inspection business and an active NACHI member. ---
**Author:** ![douglas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/douglas/32/183464_2.png) [@douglas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/douglas)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/2 "2010-10-11T17:59:55Z")
Russell, you may want to contact the DBPR, they don’t have you listed yet under home inspector. > [@](#): > > Please respond, seems like a great organization, just what does it do for me. **A state licensed Home Inspector** who owns an inspection company that has 20+ years in the inspection business and an active NACHI member. Lee County 10-11-10 Home Inspector[ADAMS, THOMAS D](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=2380F90D622551BDB98CE271C73E7989)PrimaryHI50 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*PO BOX 1773 BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34133Home Inspector[ANTHONY, WALTER NEKON SR](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=5EE7B36F405EDE19FF627AE6D06B5620)PrimaryHI207 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*15565 HORSESHOE LN FORT MYERS, FL 33905Home Inspector[BISHOP, STEVEN LEE](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=64A275A921E5B53CB05448EB2D92DAA8)PrimaryHI95 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*17018 GOLFSIDE CIR 201 FORT MYERS, FL 33908-5036Home Inspector[BOE, RAY GENE](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=C130EAD028DF1430CD226895F5B53E73)PrimaryHI151 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*920 NE 37TH TERRACE CAPE CORAL, FL 33909Home Inspector[BROWN, H GLEN II](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=56E47E90EBB2EF086C0B8E72825B8F57)PrimaryHI56 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*1270 PLUMOSA DRIVE FORT MYERS, FL 33901Home Inspector[BURTON, ELMON L](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=5643E5063D10C5A8F178CACCE0C2DA80)PrimaryHI317 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*4516 NW 27TH STREET CAPE CORAL, FL 33993-8020Home Inspector[CARBONE, GARY J](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=8D575895C2755075DCDA6DE894C16FB9)Primary Application in Progress \*_Main Address_:\*\*329 NE 18TH PLACE CAPE CORAL, FL 33909Home Inspector[CERRA, WAYNE ELIOT](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=03A42531D027F6BF4C4B832B28C3896A)Primary Application in Progress \*_Main Address_:\*\*PO BOX 100925 CAPE CORAL, FL 33910Home Inspector[DE ANDRES, ENRIQUE](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=374ACF8F7166DDCEA6FBEF6E38E6ECF6)PrimaryHI199 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*1148 DUTCHESS ST E LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33974Home Inspector[DE VILLE, ROBERTA ANN](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=C33F161A2446A692156B19C55F95458C)Primary Application in Progress \*_Main Address_:\*\*105 MANDALAY ROAD FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931 ---
**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:** [October 11, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/3 "2010-10-11T18:18:46Z")
**Ummmm…go to page 2** **Doug I know you love to dig and find unlicensed people and report them. I can make it easy for you. I am Home Inspector #101, Mold Assessor #69, Radon Measurement Technician R1774, Licensed Radon Measurement Company #RB2076 and Termite Inspection licensed Holder #JE1964. I think that all the Florida licensing I have. Thanks for bolding LICENSED HOME INSPECTOR, to try and bust me out. Love it! Take care and tell John I said hi!** **License Type** **Name** **Name** **Type License** **Number/** **Rank\*\*\*\*Status/Expires** Home Inspector[GLUCKSTAL, LEONARD](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=0921A88B7FB750C814DFFB48DC66CAD4)PrimaryHI227 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*16855 FOX DEN FORT MYERS, FL 33908Home Inspector[GRUNSTED, STEVEN JAMES](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=D0C0CDD9BDE1CBB723F6B1A8FB0BC7D1)Primary Application in Progress \*_Main Address_:\*\*16931 SHELBY LANE NORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33917Home Inspector[HENSEL, RUSSELL JOSEPH](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=2DB15F34F97C0B4A5B594A80454163AA)PrimaryHI101 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*13650 FIDDLESTICKS BLVD 202-399 FORT MYERS, FL 33912Home Inspector[JORDAN, TIMOTHY B](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=579E53EABFDD403E56AA9ACB6E72E00C)PrimaryHI210 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*2290 OLEANDER STREET SAINT JAMES CITY, FL 33956Home Inspector[KORTE, THOMAS PATRICK](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=3B7A830260DA2C0C3E5F71843BBCEFF9)PrimaryHI337 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*22317 PUNTA DEL CAPO CT ESTERO, FL 33928Home Inspector[KREIDER, JAMES LANCE](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=2517DD2DFD06C4E874CD3688728A63B5)Primary Application in Progress \*_Main Address_:\*\*1020 NW 7TH PL CAPE CORAL, FL 33993Home Inspector[LLOYD, JAY ROBERT](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=726D7C59836888FBA7B417EFD8E5B7D7)PrimaryHI48 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*PO BOX 150549 CAPE CORAL, FL 33915Home Inspector[LLOYD, KELLY](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=2A8F864090CF9DAF103E3CBF45C17B93)PrimaryHI68 Home InspCurrent, Active 07/31/2012 \*_Main Address_:\*\*P O BOX 150549 CAPE CORAL, FL 33915Home Inspector[MARRONE, GARY JOSEPH](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=47F1CE318976093420E060F8CC21ED3B)Primary Application in Progress \*_Main Address_:\*\*4525 SW 9TH AVENUE CAPE CORAL, FL 33914Home Inspector[MCARDLE, MICHAEL D](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=4F934654B2DEDECEC12474A0F823F262)Primary Application in Progress ---
**Author:** ![douglas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/douglas/32/183464_2.png) [@douglas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/douglas)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2010, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/4 "2010-10-11T19:08:34Z")
Just trying to be helpful didn’t know there was more than one page geez home inspectors are like rabbits they’re so many:) ---
**Author:** ![mmeeker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mmeeker/32/59432_2.png) [@mmeeker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mmeeker)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/5 "2010-10-11T21:38:18Z")
> [@douglas](#): > > Just trying to be helpful > didn’t know there was more than one page > geez home inspectors are like rabbits they’re so many:) Wascullay wabbits 😃 ---
**Author:** ![kdolin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kdolin/32/738_2.png) [@kdolin](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kdolin)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2010, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/6 "2010-10-11T22:23:33Z")
someone once said, As not what your home inspection association can do for you but what can you do for your home inspection association. or something like that. (that was a joke to lighten the mood) I have not been that involved in things until recently even though I have been a member since 05, so I can only speak from recent experience. It seems as though much effort and time has gone into dealing with the new licensing laws and insurance regulations as well as testing. The progress and work that I have seen over the last few years has been astounding in my opinion. Personally I give much credit to Zoe for all that she has done in the short time all the while operating their own inspection company and dealing with their own personal hurdles. I certainly understand your questions as to what our organization is doing, I think you are correct to ask. Just as if I would like to know what my homeowners association is doing with my monthly maintenance fees (besides paying the security guard to write me up when I leave my signs on the truck). I think that is why we are all so excited to go to Melbourne ( I never thought I would ever say those words…Just kidding John) and have an actual meeting. Good things are on the horizon, its up to us to make it happen. I would suggest a newsletter from the FLinternachi organization to fill us in on the whats what and whos who. ---
**Author:** ![llosciale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/llosciale/32/353465_2.png) [@llosciale](https://forum.nachi.org/u/llosciale)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/7 "2010-10-12T03:00:49Z")
Russell, Kennet is right a lot of effort has gone into the licensing, testing and insurance regs. That’s how and why FLNACHI was formed. They’ve helped many long time inspectors get their license with a lot less hassel than it would have other wise been. The testing was for “grandfatering” those already in the business. And NOW is the time for all of us to give guidense on where we go from here. Up to now it’s been primarily Nick and Zoe and a few others that have done the heavy lifting. Time for us to get involved. That’s what makes your questions important. The answers may well point the direction for the future of home inspection in Florida. ---
**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:** [October 12, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/8 "2010-10-12T03:41:42Z")
Let me ask you this…why do I have to take the FL NACHI test to be a member? I passed the NACHI test, the Florida Radon Test, The Certified Indoor Environmentalist test, the Master Indoor Environmental Specialist test have done about 9,000 home inspections and am a CMI and now another test…I AM LICENSED. Do you know why…because they said so. No valid reason. Just because they want it that way. I even offered to pay the $100 fee. Taking time out for a test that benefits me in no way is a waste of my time. But then again, no valid reason. Then they send you an email…You name is going to be removed if your not a member. So Now I gotta pay NACHI and Then FL NACHI, hell I will be INTERFLORIDA NACHI and send me a $100 and I will put your name and email address on a list that NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT! I would pay $5000 if it was going to be beneficial to me and other inspectors. But it just seems like an organization within an organization. Do we really need that? Where does it end? If we do not get a handle on it now, then when? One day there will be no tomorrow and we will sit an wonder how our PROFESSION turned into a turd and we go to making $20,000 a year… ---
**Author:** ![llosciale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/llosciale/32/353465_2.png) [@llosciale](https://forum.nachi.org/u/llosciale)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/9 "2010-10-12T03:51:21Z")
Part of the grandfathering clause was that you had to be a member of a national or state organization that REQUIRED a proctored test to be part of it’s membership. The $100.00 covers the cost of the testing. Does that explain it well enough. ---
**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:** [October 12, 2010, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/10 "2010-10-12T03:57:01Z")
That is ONE aspect of grandfather. I have 3 years experience sent in 120 reports and my 14 hours of continuing education validation. So I did not NEED to do that. So once again, WHY do I need to take the exam? I HAVE THE HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE. I DO NOT NEED THE EXAM TO GET THE LICENSE…so why take the test? ---
**Author:** ![llosciale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/llosciale/32/353465_2.png) [@llosciale](https://forum.nachi.org/u/llosciale)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/11 "2010-10-12T04:03:09Z")
I did say PART. IF you want to be a member of FLNACHI you need to take the test. It’s part of the membership requirements licensed or not. And we do want you to be part of this. Every organization needs questioners, that’s what keeps them on track (to bad congress didn’t have some). ---
**Author:** ![llosciale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/llosciale/32/353465_2.png) [@llosciale](https://forum.nachi.org/u/llosciale)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/12 "2010-10-12T04:09:51Z")
Sorry to go but I’ve got work in the morning. It’s been a great discussion let’s continue it in Melbourne. ---
**Author:** ![gbell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gbell/32/60114_2.png) [@gbell](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gbell)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/13 "2010-10-12T09:57:58Z")
> [@llosciale](#): > > The $100.00 covers the cost of the testing. Does that explain it well enough. Please provide documentation that supports that statement. ---
**Author:** ![gbell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gbell/32/60114_2.png) [@gbell](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gbell)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/14 "2010-10-12T10:13:19Z")
Is this a chartered chapter? ---
**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:** [October 12, 2010, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/15 "2010-10-12T12:05:16Z")
> [@gbell](#): > > Is this a chartered chapter? This is a Florida Insurance Inspectors assocation…I think. As far as I know its a get together amongst NACHI members to talk, discuss, and put our heads together. ---
**Author:** ![gbell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gbell/32/60114_2.png) [@gbell](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gbell)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/16 "2010-10-12T12:06:18Z")
> [@rhensel](#): > > This is a Florida Insurance Inspectors association…I think. As far as I know its a get together amongst NACHI members to talk, discuss, and put our heads together. I was referring to FLnachi. It is a chapter not an association. ---
**Author:** ![rthurman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@rthurman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rthurman)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/17 "2010-10-12T15:31:04Z")
Follow this link: [http://www.floridainternachi.org/](http://www.floridainternachi.org/) ---
**Author:** ![bgraham](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bgraham/32/179260_2.png) [@bgraham](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bgraham)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/18 "2010-10-12T15:41:43Z")
If like it says here, from [Richard’s link](http://www.floridainternachi.org/), " If you are not a member of InterNACHI, you will have to join. Membership in Florida InterNACHI is free but only open to members of InterNACHI. You can join InterNACHI here." So, if membership in FLnachi is free why is the $100 test required to join? ---
**Author:** ![rthurman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@rthurman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rthurman)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/19 "2010-10-12T16:08:51Z")
\*\*: \*\*What do I have to do to become certified by _Florida InterNACHI_? **A:** To be a “Certified” member of _Florida InterNACHI_: 1. You must be a member, in good standing, of InterNACHI. [Join InterNACHI now.](http://www.nachi.org/membership.htm) 2. You must have completed at least 14 hours of verifiable education on home inspection services. [You can get the 14 hours of education online at no cost.](http://www.nachi.org/pre.htm) 3. You must pass the Home Inspection Exam in a proctored setting. _Florida InterNACHI_ also accepts nearly every proctored home inspection exam, including: - Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Home Inspector’s Exam - Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Home Inspector’s Exam - InterNACHI’s Inspector Exam (proctored version) - New York State Home Inspector’s Exam - State of North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board’s Exam - State of South Carolina Residential Builders Commisssion’s Home Inspector Exam - Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)'s Home Inspector’s Exam. ---
**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:** [October 12, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228/20 "2010-10-12T16:14:32Z")
Ummmmm…so its an organization within and organization…sweet! Then I want to be RussNachi, it will cost a bit more like $750 and you will have to take a double proctored secret exam in which no one will know the answers. Then you will have to perform at least 1 inspection…or partially inspection over the last 100 years. You will have to correctly identify a house from a boat. I will work triple hard on the direction we are going. The direction will be determined later by an unnamed committee or what ever I want it to be…But if you take the exam and membership I will drop the fee from $750 to $0.50. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/fl-nachi-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/53228.md?page=2)