Originally Posted By: rmyers1
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jmerritt1 wrote: |
I The great state of Illinois since the license act came to pass in 2002, we now have over 2300 inspectors, with 2/3 of the state a rural area, yes we have to many inspectors, I'am just guessing but more than 1/2 are part time, and low ball the industry, I think this all will change as time goes on. New inspectors will soon find out how hard it can be to start out and give up. |
Jeff Is absolutely correct, the State of Illinois now has 2313 Licensed Home Inspectors. Most of the newly licensed Inspectors are part time.
Providing low ball pricing.
Most ,not all, have little, if any practical experience. Some don't even have a report form.
This of course makes it rather difficult for newer Realtors or clients to determine who to hire for their Inspection. Many clients are now calling to check prices.
We use the NACHI response to this.
It's not like the goode ole days, when a handful of us did the entire Chicago Metro area.
Fortunately, we still have enough business to keep afloat, and still provide Inspections to some fellow NACHI Members, who have little or no business.
With our slow season fast approaching, I'm very concerned about the good new Inspectors we may lose.
The way Illinois instituted the License Act, has definitely caused a glut of Home Inspectors in our area.