Originally Posted by
Rudolf Reusse
One reason why I have publicly raised more than once my concern about Mr. Gromicko’s marketing concept is - that I believe that his NACHI creation is simply not a trade association as claimed - but only another type of "Diploma Mill" with a different twist.
According to NACHI’s published statistics - more than 80,000 individuals have allegedly tried to take advantage of his offer to become a "NACHI Certified" Home Inspector" by clicking a computer mouse within the comfort of their living rooms.
Consequently many of these "wannabe home inspectors" who have flooded now the Canadian marketplace are obviously convinced that the obtained "NACHI Designation" is an endorsement of their competence - and/or entitlement to carry out property inspections. As a result countless of these "wannabe professionals" are now offering their services in my neighbourhood by undercutting the generally accepted fees charged by established home inspectors for years.
One can only hope that the downturn in real estate activities - last month we had in Toronto about another 33% drop in sales - will eventually force at least some of these "fast-track educated practitioners" to fade into the sunset.
RUDOLF REUSSE - Home Inspector since 1976 - TORONTO
Wow, things are bad up there if you have so many home buyers that are looking at price only.
I've been around long enough that I have enough referrals from previous clients and Realtors. Around here, most of the time it's not the price that gets them upset, it's the amount of messages they have to leave before they finally call a company that answer the phone. From the feed back we have gotten, the four reasons they went with us (when they were not referred) was they liked our website, they liked what we offered, we were professional on the phone and that they didn't have to leave a message. Price of the inspection wasn't in the top 5 reason.
I'm not sure why people get upset when somebody else can sell their services at a cheaper rate. I see it done all the time around here. At this time there is a few companies that are offering $50.00 off an inspection. Another home inspection company is offering free WDI inspection with each home inspection. And another company is offering a free 90 day appliance warranty. There was not one HI organization that stands out when it comes to the companies that offer extras/discounts.
It sound like you look at NACHI members like you would at Walmart (cheaper and poor quality). But yet look how big Walmart is and how many people love shopping there.