In 2018 InterNACHI will be offering all of N. America free home inspections forever.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

Using Nick’s price calculator I would be charging more than $100 higher than competitors in the area.

Awesome. And you’d get $3/download on top of that.

[gbell (Greg Bell, Sr CMI)]

I think it is a great idea. Nick has the resources to make it work. I know it is a work in progress. I look forward to seeing the final details when everything is settled.

[imayer (Ian Mayer, CMI)]

One more question:

Assuming I do the pre-listing inspection, and say I find a list of issues.

The seller wants to do and does a lot of work based on the report and now wants a “new” report without all the bad stuff in it uploaded to this NACHI system.

What then?

A. Does the seller pay for a whole new report?
B. Does the seller pay for a re-inspection?
C. Does the seller paying no longer make InterNACHI the client?
or
D. will InterNachi pay me to do the re-inspection?

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

@imayer

One more question:

Assuming I do the pre-listing inspection, and say I find a list of issues.

The seller wants to do and does a lot of work based on the report and now wants a “new” report without all the bad stuff in it uploaded to this NACHI system.

What then?

A. Does the seller pay for a whole new report?
B. Does the seller pay for a re-inspection?
C. Does the seller paying no longer make InterNACHI the client?
or
D. will InterNachi pay me to do the re-inspection?

I was thinking the same thing.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

Just like with www.MoveInCertified.com inspections, the seller certainly has the option to hire you back to reinspect the repairs he made, but generally they don’t. Instead they simply attach the repair invoices. And perhaps we can provide that service for them, whereby they can attach addition subsequent documents to the download. Good idea actually. I’ll work on that.

[plesieur (Paul Lesieur, CMI)]

One thing inspectors need is to be represented by a national organization that puts their best interests first. The realtors have this and we do not, not yet anyway. Internachi of course does represent us but is eclipsed by the NAR, but I see this changing.

Having said that I can get behind any program that elevates the profession of home inspectors. We are mostly underpaid and have no recourse for inexperienced lowball competitors. And we also are influenced by the realtors who see us as a mixed blessing and often a curse.

The free inspections deal have some problems as its not much different than Home Adviser or Porch in that if you play your business model will be the programs model. Better than no model but this offering seems to lack nuance.
I’d say give it a shot and I will stand by Internachi as this plays out but right now I’m hearing the sizzle but can’t see the steak.

In conclusion I am happy to be part of a group that isn’t static so lets break some eggs and get an omelet going.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

We’re working on putting it all together. One of things I want is for the buyer’s inspector to have access to the seller’s inspection report. Two heads are better than one and the buyer’s inspector might not otherwise notice something that is already noted in the seller’s inspection report. This is very beneficial to the second inspector and further reduces his/her liability.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

We’re also working on a Terms-of-Download to prevent the consumer from ever relying on our inspection report or suing you. And it also reminds them that they should get their own home inspection performed. We should have that legal language by the end of the week.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

We also are going to sweeten the download by adding in the 280,000 deals from www.GiftsFromYourInspector.com

Free benefits include:

15% off at Brooks Brothers
up to 30% off from Dell
25% off Papa John’s Pizza
$60 off tickets to Walt Disney World
$20 off 1-800-Flowers.com
10% off Champs Sports
15% off Columbia Sportswear
20% off National Car Rental
The best grocery store coupons
20% off Hewlett-Packard consumer electronics
$75 off at Big O Tires
$100 trade-in at Big O Tires
Free tire rotation at Big O Tires
$20 off at Goodyear Auto Center
$10 off at Tires Plus
$50 off at Brakes Plus
15% off at Jiffy Lube
10% off at Maaco Auto Glass
$10 off at Meineke
10% off Motel 6
$35 off at Parker Automotive
15% discount with Sprint
Up to $650 off with T-Mobile
Up to $250 cash back from Comcast
$500 cash back on Verizon FIOS + free installation + free DVR + free HD box + free router
10% off Duracell batteries
Up to $800 from Lenovo
$5 from Target
15% off 9 Fruits
10% off sold-out Broadway plays, theater and concert tickets, NCAA basketball, NCAA football, golf, boxing, tennis, NHL, NFL and MLB games
Up to 45% off appliances
25% off H&R Block
15% off TurboTax
$25 off Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
90% off Bloomberg Businessweek
12% off of Dollywood
10% discount on tuition from universities, such as Adelphi University, Drexel University, Patten University, Pepperdine University, the University of Alabama, the University of Maryland, the InterNACHI School, and Washington State University
20% off any purchase from Wine Country Kitchens
20% off seats to the Nashville Symphony
Exclusive prices on passes to Universal Studios
Up to 25% off Avis
Discounts to the Country Music Hall of Fame
Up to $100 off at Southwest Vacations
Discounts from Macy’s
50% off at Men’s Warehouse
Up to 40% off of Diamondback Bicycles
20% off Jos. A. Bank.
Up to 40% off Regal Cinemas
Up to 32% off AMC Theatres
8% off Bass Pro Shops gift cards
$50 from Costco to join or upgrade
30% off at Cinemark Theatres
10% off at Disneyland
15% discount on hotels, such as Baymont Inn & Suites, Days Inn, Edgewater Hotel, Hawthorne Suites, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Microtel, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, and Windgate by Wyndham

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

And since pre-inspecting homes for sale is such a forthright and great way to sell a home, we are going to use the following domain names for the program:

SellMyHomeForMore.com
SellMyHouseForMore.com
SellYourHomeForMore.com
SellYourHouseForMore.com

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

Terms-of-Download draft:

                              **InterNACHI Report Download Terms**

By downloading our report on the property, you agree to these terms.

1. Scope of report.  InterNACHI did not prepare the report.  An InterNACHI inspector prepared the report after a visual inspection of the home/building, and InterNACHI is granting you access to the report to you in return for your payment of $____. InterNACHI retains ownership of the report. The report identifies defects (1) observed, and (2) deemed material.  The report is only supplementary to the seller’s disclosure.  The inspector prepared the report in accordance with InterNACHI’s Standards of Practice (SOP), posted at www.nachi.org/sop.  These SOP’s contain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions.  The report does not address any possible issues pertaining to mold, radon, asbestos, lead paint, soil contamination, wood destroying organisms, or other environmental hazards or violations.  The report does not determine compliance with applicable building codes.  The report does not address issues that only a licensed professional or someone with an occupational license may address, e.g., engineering, architectural, plumbing, etc.  The report is merely a snapshot in time.  InterNACHI strongly recommends you hire a qualified home inspector to prepare a new report if you decide to make an offer on the property.

2. No Guarantee or Warranty.  The report is not a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. InterNACHI disclaims all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent allowed by law.   

3. No Reliance by Third Parties. As stated above, InterNACHI is selling you access to the report, but InterNACHI owns the report.  If you or any person acting on your behalf provide the report to a third party who then sues you and/or us or any other person protected by these terms, you release us/them from any liability and agree to defend and indemnify us/them in defending any action naming us/them and paying any judgment against us/them. 

4. Dispute Notice Requirement. If you believe you have a claim against us, you agree to provide us with the following: (1) written notification of your claim within seven days of discovery in sufficient detail and with sufficient supporting documents that we can evaluate it; and (2) immediate access to the premises.  Failure to comply with these conditions releases us from liability.  You should email your notice to legal@internachi.org or send it by certified mail to InterNACHI, 1750 30th Street, No. 301, Boulder, CO 80301.

5. Venue / Attorney’s Fees / Waiver of Jury / Terms Applicable to Others. If we are not able to resolve the dispute within thirty days after receipt of your notice, you agree that the exclusive venue for any litigation arising out of your downloading of the report shall be in Boulder County, Colorado.  In any action, you waive trial by jury. These terms in this document also apply to the inspector that prepared the report, and any officers, employees, agents, or business partners of InterNACHI or the inspector.

6. Limitation on Damages.  InterNACHI did not prepare the report.  InterNACHI is not liable for claims arising out of alleged deficiencies in the report.  The nature of this transaction is that you are paying us to provide you with a report prepared by someone else.  You have no contractual relationship with us or with the inspector for the inspection itself.  We assume no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects, either current or arising in the future. In all cases, our liability is limited to liquidated damages in an amount not greater than the fee you paid us. You waive any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building.  You acknowledge that this liquidated damages is not a penalty, but that we intend it to: (i) reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult or impractical to ascertain; (ii) allocate risk between us; and (iii) enable us to provide the report at the agreed price.

7. Authority.  If you are downloading this report and intend that a spouse or someone else will also review it, you represent that you have their authority to agree to these terms.

8. Modification. These terms may not be modified, except in a writing signed by an InterNACHI officer.

[gspry (Geff Spry, CMI)]

The inspector prepared the report in accordance with InterNACHI’s Standards of Practice (SOP)(UNLESS THE INSPECTOR PERFORMS THE INSPECTION IN A LICENSED STATE, THEN THE STATES STANDARD OF PRACTICE WILL BE ADHERED TO. , posted at www.nachi.org/sop. These SOP’s contain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

Good work Geff. Thanks.

[dbonner (Dennis Bonner)]

I have one arranged already, the pilot program is in full swing, and this is just the begining of better things to come

[imayer (Ian Mayer, CMI)]

Thank you for the previous answers Nick.

From the draft it says:

2. No Guarantee or Warranty. The report is not a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. InterNACHI disclaims all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

But earlier you said the Buy Back Guarantee was part of this program

Who is covered by the Buy Back Guarantee then?

I’m a little unclear on this.

[mscott4 (Mike Scott)]

Question, will there be a time limit on how long the inspection is good for. What if a pre-inspected home is on the market for 6 months would the inspection be good or would follow ups need to be done to keep it current?

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

Lots of ??? Nick sure knows how to stir the pot!

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

Question, will there be a time limit on how long the inspection is good for. What if a pre-inspected home is on the market for 6 months would the inspection be good or would follow ups need to be done to keep it current?

OMG, you just thought of another way to get more inspections.

Add to that the repair-verification inspections this will generate.

Thanks!

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

From the draft it says:
Quote:
2. No Guarantee or Warranty. The report is not a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. InterNACHI disclaims all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

But earlier you said the Buy Back Guarantee was part of this program

No report is a guarantee or warranty. Guarantees and warranties are separate instruments. Yes, we’re going to include the www.nachi.org/buy on every one.

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

@gromicko

No report is a guarantee or warranty. Guarantees and warranties are separate instruments. Yes, we’re going to include the www.nachi.org/buy on every one.

Yes, we’re going to include the www.nachi.org/buy on every one.
So do members need to be a part of the BB to be included?