Recently New InterNACHI member. Looking at how to network with others

I joined InterNACHI at the end of September.
I live in Belmont NC right outside of Charlotte.
I am looking to how I can learn as much as I can

Jeffrey, you may want to contact some CMIs or CPIs within 40 to 50 miles, or closer, to your area and communicate with them. Maybe one, or more, will help you. Some inspectors feel as though they are training their competition by ride-alongs or mentoring or hiring and some are into it just for the $.

Here is the link for CMIs: Find a Certified Master Inspector®

And the link for CPIs: Find Certified Home Inspectors Near You - InterNACHI®

And Mentors: Home Inspector Mentoring - InterNACHI® and InterNACHI® - International Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Also, you may want to take advantage of your Education Team at education@internachi.org for specific questions e.g. 15 Steps to Become a Successful Home Inspector - InterNACHI® and InterNACHI® Master Class for Home Inspectors . And there is the new training cards app Chris Morrell, InterNACHI’s CEO, offers: New training app for home inspectors

And there is the Helpful How-To Videos - InterNACHI® and https://www.youtube.com/c/internachi for many other things.

And, New Zero-Deductible E&O Insurance information

And, read the forum for much information.

P.S. Welcome to our forum. Enjoy!

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Thank you Sir!
Yes I know that some would think that they are training there competition.
That would to be expected.

In my market there is a lot of meat on the bone for many.

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Then go get 'em! :+1:

Plus, keep us informed and participate here often, too.

Will do. Looking forward to being involved

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I am in the process of joining and finishing my first class now. I used to live in Fort Mill SC and Ballantyne which are just south of Charlotte about 15 - 20 minutes. Charlotte’s a wonderful place. I’m now in Alpharetta, GA and studying for the NHIE.

Best,
Greg Phillips

UPDATE???

That’s YOUR opinion!
There are many “inspectors” that “want it all”.
What’s your plan to take their ‘Market Share’ away from them?

So… how are you faring 9 months later??

Ok I give up… what are the other good reasons to walk on a roof?

Here’s my complete paragraph quote responding to @jdotson7 query about his desire to network with others.

So, not sure about your question about reasons to walk roofs.

Are you posting in the right thread? :man_shrugging:

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Nope, right thread.

It’s not the first time I’ve heard this sentiment, so don’t take it personally. I think it’s just something that gets repeated without much thought. You suggested that some inspectors are “in it for the money”, implying that other inspectors have other motives.

I highly suggest that every home inspector be primarily concerned about the $. Any other concern is some silly crap. (Unless, of course, you’re doing something like Habitat for Humanity :wink:)

And I’m not simply trying to be argumentative. It relates to OP’s question. It’s not “some” inspectors that care about money… it’s almost all of them. And yes, training new inspectors is very much training your competition. I would never in a million years do that out of the goodness of my heart, besides with family/friends who are interested in HI.

What I would do is what other people did for me in the first couple years of my career- hire new licensed inspectors as contractors and oversee their work. Everyone benefits.

I don’t take it personally.

But, what does it have to do with walking the roof?

Welcome Greg and good luck on your studies. Just curious if you are studying for the NHIE for your personal and extended knowledge? Awesome if so, but you do realize Georgia is an unregulated state that requires nada, no certification at all. Sad but true. Good luck in your studies and hope you do well in the inspection business. :wink:
Btw, I lived in Alpharetta and Roswell for a few years before I “escaped” to higher grounds… :shushing_face:

Most people do dangerous jobs “for the money.” It’s the trend, not the exception. OP would be wise to understand this before they start calling business owners asking for a teacher. Make yourself valuable by getting your license asap and offering to help other inspectors.

Oh, you’re assuming that to mentor someone you have to take them out and “walk roofs" with them…okay.

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Ok I’ll try this another way…

As opposed to what other motive?

Simply helping someone out.

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This thread went weird…go figure… :thinking: :roll_eyes:

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I’m pretty sure all three of my earlier supervisors also enjoy helping people when they have the resources to do so. But I doubt I would’ve had much luck if I just called around looking for mentors to teach me their tricks.

OP should expect others to “be in it for the money” just as much as he is. Thats really my only point. Make yourself valuable and leverage the reality that most people do what they do because of money.

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Sure, there is nothing wrong with some being in just it for the money. That is why I didn’t exclude them in my commentary:

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I was long winded, sorry. I just thought I’d add something about how I continued to learn many things after licensure/certification, since OP asked. Which is pretty much what Larry suggested, I’m kinda splitting hairs. But still, the “being in it for the money” part will probably be part of why someone would help out OP, right? Because it’s financially beneficial for both parties in some way?