To add to Bill’s post…
-NACHI.TV did not charge him for his online video and
-Inspector’s Quarterly did not charge him for his ad.
BTW Bill… Funny commercial http://www.nachi.tv/users/bjanis/videos/15 I love it! 
I joined NACHI several years ago at the invitation of Nick Gromicko after quitting NAHI. At that time, I sent something like forty articles to Nick who promply not only published them but encouraged me to combine many of them in what was to become two books sold by me for profit, Inspect and Protect and Manual for a Happy Home. As a business man, I wanted to pay a royalty to Nick or NACHI, which he not only adamantly refused but paid for several thousand copies in advance to give away to inspectors. In fact, he thought that my books were of sufficient value that he posted one on the InterNACHI home page, for which I have never paid. I should hasten to point out that at the time I joined NACHI, I was also a vendor and the co-owner of Porter Valley Software (PVS). Nick allowed PVS, as I assume he allows all vendors, to post on the message board, and to sell software at conferences and chapter meetings. I offered him royalties on sales, but once again he refused my offers as he had with my books, and encouraged me to continue to serve the membership. For this reason, as I’m sure most members are aware, I never attempted to sell my goods, but rather demonstrated them and allowed the free enterprise system to work in the market place as it should. This is a fact that my competitors, like Russel Buchanan of Home Gauge can confirm. Significantly, Nick continues to refer to inspectors as “my guys,” as though they were family, and I’ve regularly heard him ask of vendors and others who came to him hat-in-hand, “what can you do for my guys?” These are not the words or actions of a mercenary, but a man who has single-handly revolutionized an industry and served an extended family of inspectors, and I do not expect to meet any one quite like him again. What Nick considered to be my honesty and good deeds were rewarded when he asked me to be NACHI’s Vice-President, which is not a position that I wanted, and my opinion of Nick is not politically motivated. I have stated in print, and on many occassions, that Nick Gromicko “has done more for inspectors than other individual in the history of the inspection industry,” and I still believe that to be the truth. I do not always agree with him, but I know for a fact that he cannot be bought, and that I will continue to show him the respect that he deserves. He is a remarkable individual.
Not a cent
Keith writes:
So are you Keith. Thank you.
Nick,
Sorry about the accusations by Brian. I wouldn’t claim to know a thing about any of that.
I originally posted a reply because the article stated nothing of discounts. It just stated “perform allergen inspection” and went on to mention how homeowners could perform the tests themselves. I understand how the NACHI exposure beats nothing, but what I read informed me of more competition that I would be no way associated with.
I currently pay $80 for my dust check devices. That includes the report, and an analytical review by a specialist. It would be ideal for us to be recommended testers, and hopefully our partnership with them encourages that.
Is this a eulogy thread ? (Nick I was saving this for when you die), but I just want to say that my close association with InterNACHI is due in large part because Nick promotes InterNACHIGauge and HomeGauge all the time for free. I do pay occasionally for a sponsorship (Toronto Convention) and I did pay for the Full Page ad in the INACHI newspaper (discounted even) but that is no different than the $ I spend at all the other orgs. I get way more bang for my buck with InterNACHI than I have with the other orgs (I invite other orgs to learn from this promotion).That is because Nick will promote you if you promote INACHI. He has never asked nor have I offered to give him anything. A good marketeer knows that relationships pays off more than cash now. Every so often he does ask me for a free license or free Website to give away to his members. But that benefits his lucky members who gets the best software and services free from InterNACHI…
InterNACHIGauge software and Services
Nick:
You sure are a piece of work…for having the open and free speech forums where you delete posts that are informative, tell the truth and you don’t like!!
Yesterday you posted a sentence about ASHI having no entrance requirements to which I replied with information from our local CAHPI chapter’s website detailing what it takes just to become an APPLICANT (student) member locally. This now deleted post was supplied for general information on this thread…but now it’s gone.
You sure are a piece of work!!!
SO once again:
All other associations do not have the weak entrance requirements you constantly claim!!!
**Membership Application Information **PDF Format
One of the major goals involved in the development of CAHPI-Atlantic, has been to introduce a high degree of professionalism into the home inspection field. As with the trades and professions, it’s simply not reasonable to accept into our membership those who are not specifically trained for the inspection work involved.
Although sharing many commonalities, performing professional home inspections draws on a much broader field then simply having a background in one of the building trades. Clients, financial institutions, professional real estate personnel, professional builders, governments, and so forth, have and continue to insist on much more.
One of the steps adopted by CAHPI-Atlantic has been to ensure that all applicants are able to “bring something to the table” in terms of education and/or applicable background training if they wish to become involved in the professional home inspection field.
Therefore, before becoming a member of CAHPI-Atlantic, all potential applicants must submit proof of having a minimum of 12 points from the following:
**Prior Certified training 5 Points **
- a certificate indicating that the applicant has successfully completed the requirements for one of the certified trades
**Full Recognized Home Inspection course 7 Points **
- a certificate (copy) as proof of having completed the full (complete) home inspection course provided by such recognized training institutions such as Carson-Dunlop, Humber College, George Brown, and so forth.
New institutions will be recognized and added as the information becomes available. Generally, the outlets which advertise in magazines and on “blow ins” and mail outs are not acceptable to use for this requirement.
**Errors & Omissions Insurance 4 Points **
- proof of carrying current Errors & Omissions Insurance which covers home inspectors
**Defect Recognition and Reporting Course 3 Points **(ed- 3 day paid classroom course)
- successful completion of course
- copy of certificate required as proof
**Successful Completion of the CAHPI or ASHI Exams 3 Points **
- these exams can be written by contacting the appropriate association
**50 Mentored Inspections 4 Points **
- observing and/or helping with 50 or more full home inspections by a CAHPI member
- must provide written proof from the CAHPI RHI member (mentor)
- inspections observed as part of franchise training do not qualify
**Report Verification: 2 Points **
- For applicants who have already been involved with home inspection, they may send two of their reports to CAHPI-Atlantic for verification.
**Franchise Training 3 Points **
- Applicants who are part of a recognized franchise, may use their franchise training to account for three of the required points.
WETT 3 Points
- Applicants who are currently Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) certified (ed- 3 or 5 day paid classroom course)
Building Official 3 Points
- Applicants who provide proof of past service as a building inspector to a city or municipality
CAHPI Atlantic has three categories of membership: Registered, Provisional, and Applicant.
So after gaining the required 12 points, the hopeful newbie is now accepted at the APPLICANT (student) level and it may take another 1-2-3 years to attain the top title of Registered Home Inspector (RHI).
The chapter is now looking at making the requirements a bit more stringent.
Brian
Those sure look like entry requirements to me.
As I said before and being an ex member of ASHI, I had to go through an entry process.
Brian,
The more you dig…the deeper you get. Give it up, you are way over your head as it is. Just apologize to Nick and move on!
BTW I guess your old Volvo will have to be your ride for the next 5 or so years!:shock: Too funny!
I’m not a vendor but a home inspector with a great judge of character,… Having met Nick personally, at various ITA conventions in Vegas I can tell you everything he does is with the INACHI members interest at heart,… he bends over back wards for the INACHI membership, I’ve personally witnessed and have been recipient of his generosity as a member for many years of INACHI. Brian, isn’t it nice that Nick allows you to bad mouth him on his message board,… if that doesn’t say anything about his character,… I don’t know what does.
Worth Repeating Pete!!!
Nothing like completely getting off the original subject. Thanks Brian:mad:
I was just at the Jewish Health site, and I had some questions. Wanted to verify the TOTAL cost of getting an Allergen sample processed. Its been my experience, that total costs are seldom totaled outright, with most of these labs. The cost for this service from this provider is awesome –
IF — all costs are included. Sampling/collection -->mailing -->analysis --> results --> report.
Problem is, I searched all over this site, and couldn’t find a contact email to make sure of the total price. Can anyone tell me where I can inquire at this organization, so that I am sure that I have all the facts?
Sorry – I see now that the info is at the beginning of this post. I guess this is what happens when B&LLS*#T fills an otherwise valuable resource. Love this forum guys --just wish those select few would shut if they are not offering anything of value. Some people are like a few toilets I’ve seen at inspections. Ya just can’t gettem ta flush.
Call Aerobiology in Dulles, VA. I do not have the number on me. If you call me Friday, I will get it for you. Call Jim 302-245-6893. IAQA Board certified Mold Inspector.
I’m late to this conversation so I apologize for not picking it up where it was left off, but as a environmental specialist (who knows the difference in quality between the do-it-yourself test kits and a professional inspection that addresses a specific area of concern by a qualified person) I don’t know why any of professional that offers a service would dillute it with offering something of lower quality as a do-it-yourself test kit that takes business away from you, the professional, and put it in the pockets of the makers of these products and the laboroatories that analyze the samples brought in; especially now, with the economy like it is. There can be legal implications of referring someone to a negative end. I don’t mean to imply that this is some direct stab in the back by the NACHI on its members (that’s non of my business and I don’t really care). My interest is in why a professional that provides this service would want to direct people to a lesser end for both themselves and the person getting the referral?