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mattmorris · #7 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob White

Matt ---

Care to tell us how this bill will benefit "large" firms?

Is it your contention that the board will conspire to price small independents out of the business? If that's not it, what is it?

I think that every home inspector that survived last year's market and who surviives this year's market won't have much trouble meeting the requirements we'll see under this new law and the new board.

I believe that this law is inevitable. Maybe you should lobby for a position on the board when you write to Sonny.

I also think that the law is inevitable. And truly, I welcome licensure. Taking and passing the NHIE (if the NHIE is the test that’s deemed necessary) and having all the requirements (over 200 inspections) to submit to the board. I will still be here. BUT, I would like to see this bill written differently. With tighter wording and restrictions placed on the board. I am NOT for bigger government or a new tax.

I didn’t say anything about conspiracy. I do think that the fee could easily be set high enough to displace small independents. The larger firms have deeper pockets, with management and full time staff, they will have more ways to produce revenue and time to advance their agenda with the board. That’s life and its always that way. But I dont have to sit and take it.

I agree, the strong will survive this market. God willing and some hard work, I will be around. And I hope that I will be so busy again, that a seat on the board will be out of the question! I would not want to be on it, its not for me. I am an inspector, not a panel member or a politician. And I do enough around my community that takes me away from my family. My wife might shoot me if I volunteer for anything else!

How about you? Do you fully support everything about the bill? You looking to be on the Board?