Originally Posted by
Richard Rushing
The author of that quote, as a professional in the capacity of servicing the inspection profession, certainly is and should be up for rebute when such statements reflect badly upon FREA--- which this does.
I do agree with Scott and Jerry (I am not a member of ASHI, nor have I ever been) in that there is a time and place for everything. Unfortunately, as an employee of FREA, you have publically bad mouthed an organization (ASHI) that has been the back-bone of the profession from its inception til it's present day form. Being called on "the carpet" by the folks of that organization and asked publically to apologize is certainly warranted.
It's pretty simple folks... if the ASHI members feel the quote; "Clearly,
it's not possible for to find a qualified inspector through ASHI. They only exist in the NACHI organization", was in gest, then it is something that can be easily forgotten. However, I believe that if that quote is taken at face value, those with FREA should indeed seek coverage with another carrier.
Nothing like voicing displeasure with where and who you spend your money with.
Richard Rushing
I cannot possibly express any more that I was poking fun at the responses surrounding the article and how people were making a big deal about an author endorsing ASHI as opposed to any other association, NACHI being a good example in this case. Or NAHI for that matter. I found it interesting that people were so bent out of shape because the guy mentioned ASHI as a place to find a good home inspector. For all anyone knows, the author of that article might have a friend who's an ASHI member and knows the name and made the referral accordingly. I would've done the samething probably. Therefore, I made a sarcastic remark. This is being blown way out of proportion.
Whereas you think I have publicly "bad mouthed" ASHI, it's quite the contrary. But Scott makes a good point. Your perception is my reality. And for the record, let me state the reality again. I was in not putting down any association, nor was I promoting one. This is a classic case of misunderstanding and misinterpretation.
For any of you who have met me personally, you would understand that I do not owe my allegiance to any association as I get business from each and every one. FREA supports the industry as a whole.
As for the CMI program, that too is non-denominational. It's open to any member of any association. Furthermore, and I assume this might surface as this thread progresses, the interview with Nick Gromicko featured in the Communicator has suggested an allegiance between FREA and NACHI. And yet again, this is perception versus reality. And let me state the reality of this situation: For those who read the magazine, please pay close attention to the person who is featured in the next edition. And the one following that. I say this only because it's been brought to my attention on a few occassions. Stay tuned. That's all I ask.
Lastly, for anyone who thinks I bashed ASHI, that is not true. I have absolutely NO reason to.
Ben