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sellers
Some one is asking me to do an inspection before they put the house on the market.
How should I treat that?
Why is it needed?
Tom
How should I treat that?
Why is it needed?
Tom
Gerry Beaumont Award
To all NACHI members:
Early this year the inspection industry and fellow InterNACHI members received sad news of the sudden and unexpected passing of our good friend and educator Gerry Beaumont. Gerrys passing undoubtedly has left a hole in the inspection community which will not soon be filled. While our daily lives and busy schedules will go on, the loss of our friend and mentor will forever remain a void.
Gerry had a passion for education. He taught inspectors across the globe, both experienced and inexperienced the value of continued education regarding the inspection industry. His courses, questions of the day, and helpful insights were found invaluable by many. Through Gerrys dedication and passion for education, many inspectors effectively raised their skill and knowledge levels, and truly became better inspectors.
The InterNACHI Awards Committee members were commissioned with a task as a request to rename the InterNACHI Member of the Year award to honor Gerrys memory and legacy. While this task outwardly appeared to be an easy decision and process, we quickly realized it would not be so. We wanted this award to truly reflect Gerrys passion and legacy as a pillar to the continued education of inspectors everywhere, regardless of status. As a result and after many careful discussions with members of the Awards committee and invited guests who were considered close personal friends of Gerry, the committee took a different approach to create an entirely new award.
We would like to formally announce the release of the Gerry Beaumont Educational Achievement Award. This award is designed to acknowledge those inspectors among our InterNACHI membership who have taken the initiative and excelled by bettering themselves and their business through significant continued education.
The criteria for this award are as follows:
Article 1 Introduction
The Gerry Beaumont Educational Achievement Award program was created to publicly recognize InterNACHI member for superior continued educational performance during the calendar year.
Article 2 Description of the Program
The Recipient exemplifies the Continued Educational Efforts by establishing and accomplishing at least 50 hours of approved CEU's in a calendar year.
The InterNACHI Awards Committee is the final authority of issuance of this award.
Article 3 Eligibility
All members of the InterNACHI Association are eligible.
Article 4 Submission Guidelines
Candidates are self-nominated by properly filling out the INACHI CEU Log Online.
As can be seen, the criteria are simple and achievable by all InterNACHI members. We, the Awards Committee members, again feel this award best portrays Gerrys passion and dedication to InterNACHI members through encouraging and promoting dedication to education Gerrys ultimate commitment to his fellow members.
Having personally experienced several of Gerrys courses both on-line and in person, I have been truly privileged to have known him and gained knowledge from someone I considered to be a true master inspector, and a friend. It would be an honor and accomplishment to receive an award such as this bearing Gerrys name.
We hope all members of InterNACHI will join together in honoring Gerry Beaumont by striving to achieve this award.
Bill Warner
InterNACHI Awards Committee Chairman
Early this year the inspection industry and fellow InterNACHI members received sad news of the sudden and unexpected passing of our good friend and educator Gerry Beaumont. Gerrys passing undoubtedly has left a hole in the inspection community which will not soon be filled. While our daily lives and busy schedules will go on, the loss of our friend and mentor will forever remain a void.
Gerry had a passion for education. He taught inspectors across the globe, both experienced and inexperienced the value of continued education regarding the inspection industry. His courses, questions of the day, and helpful insights were found invaluable by many. Through Gerrys dedication and passion for education, many inspectors effectively raised their skill and knowledge levels, and truly became better inspectors.
The InterNACHI Awards Committee members were commissioned with a task as a request to rename the InterNACHI Member of the Year award to honor Gerrys memory and legacy. While this task outwardly appeared to be an easy decision and process, we quickly realized it would not be so. We wanted this award to truly reflect Gerrys passion and legacy as a pillar to the continued education of inspectors everywhere, regardless of status. As a result and after many careful discussions with members of the Awards committee and invited guests who were considered close personal friends of Gerry, the committee took a different approach to create an entirely new award.
We would like to formally announce the release of the Gerry Beaumont Educational Achievement Award. This award is designed to acknowledge those inspectors among our InterNACHI membership who have taken the initiative and excelled by bettering themselves and their business through significant continued education.
The criteria for this award are as follows:
Article 1 Introduction
The Gerry Beaumont Educational Achievement Award program was created to publicly recognize InterNACHI member for superior continued educational performance during the calendar year.
Article 2 Description of the Program
The Recipient exemplifies the Continued Educational Efforts by establishing and accomplishing at least 50 hours of approved CEU's in a calendar year.
The InterNACHI Awards Committee is the final authority of issuance of this award.
Article 3 Eligibility
All members of the InterNACHI Association are eligible.
Article 4 Submission Guidelines
Candidates are self-nominated by properly filling out the INACHI CEU Log Online.
As can be seen, the criteria are simple and achievable by all InterNACHI members. We, the Awards Committee members, again feel this award best portrays Gerrys passion and dedication to InterNACHI members through encouraging and promoting dedication to education Gerrys ultimate commitment to his fellow members.
Having personally experienced several of Gerrys courses both on-line and in person, I have been truly privileged to have known him and gained knowledge from someone I considered to be a true master inspector, and a friend. It would be an honor and accomplishment to receive an award such as this bearing Gerrys name.
We hope all members of InterNACHI will join together in honoring Gerry Beaumont by striving to achieve this award.
Bill Warner
InterNACHI Awards Committee Chairman
Main Panel Jumper
I'm taking the required 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know course. In it, it states that bonding bushings and jumpers are required for metal conduit entering the main panel through concentric or eccentric knockouts. Unfortunately, I'm pretty weak in electricity and I don't completely understand that statement. Anyone want to clarify?
Unusual Shingle Pattern
Has anyone seen this type of shingle installation with exposed black area? It does appear that the shingles are not properly overlayed.
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Bad weave in shingles?
How poor of an installation is this valley weave? Could this be a future cause of trouble where water could seep under the weave? The yellow arrow shows the direction of the slope of the roof where the water has the potential of having a stronger flow/runoff. The red line identifies the actual valley of the roof and you can see where the cut ends. The shingles at the bottom are staying with the roof plane that is a slightly lesser pitch.
Jeff
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Sniff...sniffle...
Sniff..I'm have such trouble holding back the tears...this so-o-o sad...
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Mi querido amigo
I am Mr. Nikolai Bondaruk, at present I am suffering from throat cancer and have a hole in the heart. My attending medical practitioner has just informed me that my days are counted because of my degraded health.
My matrimonial situation is such as I do not have a wife and even less children to whom I could bequeath my heritage. It is because of this I would like gracious and with the aim of help stripped to give you this known as heritage rising to a value of $9.5 million US dollars for you to use it to help the orphans, victims of war, HIV/Aids, and expand the work of God in your country, after receiving the fund you shall have 10% for yourself and 5% to cove any expenses you will incur during the transfer of this fund to you in your country and the remaining 85% be for the said project.
As you can see this is a very hard to take but I have no option than to will out this deposit before my major operation in few days from now therefore I would like you to think about it very well and forward to me your complete data, full name, address, age, occupation and telephone number, etc.
I count on your goodwill and especially the good use of these funds for your endeavors.
For more details and urgent reply contact me with this email (nikolaibondaruk@rediffmail.com)
God bless you and your family.
My regards,
Yours brother in the lord,
Mr. Nikolai Bondaruk.
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Mi querido amigo
I am Mr. Nikolai Bondaruk, at present I am suffering from throat cancer and have a hole in the heart. My attending medical practitioner has just informed me that my days are counted because of my degraded health.
My matrimonial situation is such as I do not have a wife and even less children to whom I could bequeath my heritage. It is because of this I would like gracious and with the aim of help stripped to give you this known as heritage rising to a value of $9.5 million US dollars for you to use it to help the orphans, victims of war, HIV/Aids, and expand the work of God in your country, after receiving the fund you shall have 10% for yourself and 5% to cove any expenses you will incur during the transfer of this fund to you in your country and the remaining 85% be for the said project.
As you can see this is a very hard to take but I have no option than to will out this deposit before my major operation in few days from now therefore I would like you to think about it very well and forward to me your complete data, full name, address, age, occupation and telephone number, etc.
I count on your goodwill and especially the good use of these funds for your endeavors.
For more details and urgent reply contact me with this email (nikolaibondaruk@rediffmail.com)
God bless you and your family.
My regards,
Yours brother in the lord,
Mr. Nikolai Bondaruk.
For those who care about Wind Mits.
Rule 69O-170.0155 is opened back up to further revisions due to legislation recently signed into law by the Governor. A rule workshop has been scheduled for September 22, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. to update Form OIR-B1-1802 to reflect statutory changes and other issues related to the form. Our Management and Legal team is currently reviewing the legislative changes that are in order as well as areas of the form that need clarification or correction, including the signature page to include home inspectors as licensed under Florida Statute 468.8314. We are in contact with other regulatory agencies and all aspects of the industry regarding suggested changes and we are seeking clarification for technical issues such as this. We will continue to provide updates on our website as well as our Interested Parties List in regards to upcoming workshops, hearings, etc.that will address the revisions.
Cindy Walden
Government Analyst I
Office of Insurance Regulation
Property & Casualty Product Review
(850) 413-2616 (Phone)
(850) 922-3865 (Fax)
Cindy.Walden@floir.com
Cindy Walden
Government Analyst I
Office of Insurance Regulation
Property & Casualty Product Review
(850) 413-2616 (Phone)
(850) 922-3865 (Fax)
Cindy.Walden@floir.com
E and O questions
My $2300 E & O renewal is coming up, how many of you guys carry this and how much is your deductable? Mine is $5000 which I 've been told is high, I'm thinkning of not renewing. I've always looked at this insurance like it gave my company credablity but now we have the license. My attorney told me it would be very difficult for me to get sued when the agreement has been signed by the clients. I value everyone's opinion in this forum and would appreciate any advice you may have.
Flir T-250 for Sale
I have a Flir T-250, I would either like to sell or trade for a Ti32. The Flir is way to much camera for my needs.
How much?? (RUSH)
Hi Guys
how much should i charge for the inspection of a 16 apartment building????:shock:
thx
how much should i charge for the inspection of a 16 apartment building????:shock:
thx
air quality sample came back inconclusive
I had a Z5 cartdrige sample come back inconclusive, should I retest?
Wind Mit Scenario #6
Which of the following should be considered an opening that requires protection?
A). Gable end vents?
B). Window a/c units mounted in windows and walls?
C). Glass block - real glass block set in mortar?
D). Acryllic block window units?
E) Windows in overhead garage doors?
A). Gable end vents?
B). Window a/c units mounted in windows and walls?
C). Glass block - real glass block set in mortar?
D). Acryllic block window units?
E) Windows in overhead garage doors?
MIC Success Poll
How many Seller Inspections do you perform?
HEY NICK....here we go....
Analysts Foresee $1,300 Gold By Year-End 17 August 2010, 4:24 p.m. EST
By Allen Sykora
Of Kitco News
http://www.kitco.com/
(Kitco News) -- Worries about a fragile U.S. economy are likely to keep investors shifting toward gold and could push the metal to fresh record highs near the $1,300 area by year-end, analysts and traders say.
December gold futures early Tuesday peaked at $1,231.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, their strongest level since late June. They eventually settled $2.10 higher at $1,228.30 an ounce.
As of 3:36 p.m. EDT (1936 GMT), spot gold was 60 cents higher at $1,226.10.
Mike Daly, gold and silver specialist with PFGBest, looks for gold to go much higher than the record hit earlier this summer due to uncertain U.S. economic conditions and a still fragile environment in Europe, where sovereign-debt issues were a major focus earlier this year. The peak for a most-active Comex futures contract was $1,266.50 back in June.
Economic numbers here, such as housing and jobs growth, have been very negative, Daly said. That is giving savvy investors globally a lack of confidence in fiat currencies. Most people right now, who have disposable income, are preferring to get into more tangible assets, primarily gold and silver, for a safer-haven investment.
They see that gold and silver and precious metals in general have retained value better than most commodities over the last couple of years.
Kevin Grady, a trader on the Comex floor with MF Global, cited continuing foreclosures are a harbinger of further support for gold, since it shows many Americans are still struggling amid weak economic conditions. In fact, with a federal-funds-rate target of zero to one-quarter percent, the Federal Reserve is essentially offering free money to banks with the hope lending will jump-start the economy, he said. Yet, many Americans are not able to borrow, unless they have a high credit rating and cash for large down payments.
And the people who have money are saving, said Grady, who looks for $1,300 gold by January. People are holding onto what they have.
Meanwhile, government debt continues increasing.
I think it's a slow grind, but gold should go much higher from here, Grady concluded.
Michael Gross, broker and futures analyst with OptionSellers.com, described his company as cautiously bullish on gold on ideas that any economic recovery could be spotty. Still, the metal could experience fits and starts rather than moving up in a straight line. He figures gold could modestly eclipse the highs from June in the foreseeable future and later in the year potentially hit $1,275 or even push $1,300.
Further support may come from political uncertainties in the U.S., with congressional elections this fall, as well as debate among lawmakers on whether to continue some or all of the Bush Administration tax cuts due to expire at the end of the year. This could put some pressure on equities and prompt some movement into gold, Gross said.
Uncertainty tends to be good for precious metals, Gross said. If people are not sure what to do with their money, they put it into gold. That seems to be the safe and conservative bet, and we expect that to continue in the second half of the year.
Investors are tired of the uncertainty in which government or central-bank officials suggest improvement in the economy, with their comments followed by weak jobs data, Daly said.
There is so much fear based on what is going on in Washington, said Bob Haberkorn, senior market strategist with Lind-Waldock who also anticipates $1,300 gold yet this year. You're getting new investors looking at gold and silver.
Charles Nedoss, senior market strategist with Olympus Futures, looks for further U.S. dollar weakness, which in turn tends to support gold. Investors often buy the metal as a hedge against a softening greenback, plus a weak dollar makes commodities less expensive in other currencies and thus can boost demand.
Low market-set interest rates, as a result of a soft economy, may result in an eventual retest of the 80 area for the dollar index, Nedoss said. It currently stands just above 82.
I just don't see that turning around, said Nedoss, also anticipating $1,300 gold. I think the economy is showing us now that it's fragile enough that it can't withstand higher rates.
Seasonal Factors Could Provide Additional Support
While analysts describe macroeconomic conditions as favorable, the calendar is approaching the time of year when gold tends to get a seasonal boost.
We're getting closer to the (autumn) wedding and festival season in India, Daly said. That is normally a time when gold spikes a little bit.
September and October tend to be strong months for silver and gold alike, Haberkorn said. Of all years, from an economic standpoint in this country and around the world, I think an upside move is more than warranted, Haberkorn said.
Once the gift-giving season winds down in India, physical buying of gold often continues ahead of Christmas in Western nations and later the Chinese New Year.
Still, Gross cautioned that the economy will remain the key catalyst more-so than any seasonal tendencies. In recent years, gold has traded almost exclusively based on economic expectations, he said.
I would expect that to continue, Gross said. Any physical (seasonal) support would certainly help gold, but we don't see that as the potential major price determinant for gold over the next several months.
By Allen Sykora
Of Kitco News
http://www.kitco.com/
(Kitco News) -- Worries about a fragile U.S. economy are likely to keep investors shifting toward gold and could push the metal to fresh record highs near the $1,300 area by year-end, analysts and traders say.
December gold futures early Tuesday peaked at $1,231.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, their strongest level since late June. They eventually settled $2.10 higher at $1,228.30 an ounce.
As of 3:36 p.m. EDT (1936 GMT), spot gold was 60 cents higher at $1,226.10.
Mike Daly, gold and silver specialist with PFGBest, looks for gold to go much higher than the record hit earlier this summer due to uncertain U.S. economic conditions and a still fragile environment in Europe, where sovereign-debt issues were a major focus earlier this year. The peak for a most-active Comex futures contract was $1,266.50 back in June.
Economic numbers here, such as housing and jobs growth, have been very negative, Daly said. That is giving savvy investors globally a lack of confidence in fiat currencies. Most people right now, who have disposable income, are preferring to get into more tangible assets, primarily gold and silver, for a safer-haven investment.
They see that gold and silver and precious metals in general have retained value better than most commodities over the last couple of years.
Kevin Grady, a trader on the Comex floor with MF Global, cited continuing foreclosures are a harbinger of further support for gold, since it shows many Americans are still struggling amid weak economic conditions. In fact, with a federal-funds-rate target of zero to one-quarter percent, the Federal Reserve is essentially offering free money to banks with the hope lending will jump-start the economy, he said. Yet, many Americans are not able to borrow, unless they have a high credit rating and cash for large down payments.
And the people who have money are saving, said Grady, who looks for $1,300 gold by January. People are holding onto what they have.
Meanwhile, government debt continues increasing.
I think it's a slow grind, but gold should go much higher from here, Grady concluded.
Michael Gross, broker and futures analyst with OptionSellers.com, described his company as cautiously bullish on gold on ideas that any economic recovery could be spotty. Still, the metal could experience fits and starts rather than moving up in a straight line. He figures gold could modestly eclipse the highs from June in the foreseeable future and later in the year potentially hit $1,275 or even push $1,300.
Further support may come from political uncertainties in the U.S., with congressional elections this fall, as well as debate among lawmakers on whether to continue some or all of the Bush Administration tax cuts due to expire at the end of the year. This could put some pressure on equities and prompt some movement into gold, Gross said.
Uncertainty tends to be good for precious metals, Gross said. If people are not sure what to do with their money, they put it into gold. That seems to be the safe and conservative bet, and we expect that to continue in the second half of the year.
Investors are tired of the uncertainty in which government or central-bank officials suggest improvement in the economy, with their comments followed by weak jobs data, Daly said.
There is so much fear based on what is going on in Washington, said Bob Haberkorn, senior market strategist with Lind-Waldock who also anticipates $1,300 gold yet this year. You're getting new investors looking at gold and silver.
Charles Nedoss, senior market strategist with Olympus Futures, looks for further U.S. dollar weakness, which in turn tends to support gold. Investors often buy the metal as a hedge against a softening greenback, plus a weak dollar makes commodities less expensive in other currencies and thus can boost demand.
Low market-set interest rates, as a result of a soft economy, may result in an eventual retest of the 80 area for the dollar index, Nedoss said. It currently stands just above 82.
I just don't see that turning around, said Nedoss, also anticipating $1,300 gold. I think the economy is showing us now that it's fragile enough that it can't withstand higher rates.
Seasonal Factors Could Provide Additional Support
While analysts describe macroeconomic conditions as favorable, the calendar is approaching the time of year when gold tends to get a seasonal boost.
We're getting closer to the (autumn) wedding and festival season in India, Daly said. That is normally a time when gold spikes a little bit.
September and October tend to be strong months for silver and gold alike, Haberkorn said. Of all years, from an economic standpoint in this country and around the world, I think an upside move is more than warranted, Haberkorn said.
Once the gift-giving season winds down in India, physical buying of gold often continues ahead of Christmas in Western nations and later the Chinese New Year.
Still, Gross cautioned that the economy will remain the key catalyst more-so than any seasonal tendencies. In recent years, gold has traded almost exclusively based on economic expectations, he said.
I would expect that to continue, Gross said. Any physical (seasonal) support would certainly help gold, but we don't see that as the potential major price determinant for gold over the next several months.
Website Optimization/Social Networking Talk in VEGAS!
I'll be giving an 8 hour talk during registration day of the COA Conference in Vegas on October 10th. Nick will be there too running NACHI's booth. Check out the event information and register (you must register in advance for this one so we can order food) for the talk at
http://www.inspectionconference.com/...endors-day.php
Website Optimization , Social Networking & Marketing Seminar
Turning Your Website Into A Call Generating Machine
Worth 8 CEC's for InterNACHI.
Only $50 for this 8 hour seminar (covers the food)
This seminar is for all inspectors, whether you currently have a website, or don't have one (we'll talk about why you need one!). We'll discuss:
What a websites true value is.. (your website should be bringing you 10-30 inspections a month)
How to save thousands by optimizing your own site (and why you're the best person for the job).
How having a website is important for offline marketing.
How to get to the top of the search engines to make the best use of it
How to convert the people who are looking at your site into callers.
How to optimize sites for keywords, page titles, content, domain names
What the heck is Facebook and how can it bring you more inspections.
Why dynamic content such as blogs and news feeds are important
How to effectively use paid search engine ads until your site naturally appears on the first page.
How to use Google Analytics to study and increase your site traffic.
Why have multiple websites and how it increases your profit.
How to ensure that the client actually calls you after looking at your site
How to convert visitors into sales even at midnight.
And a LOT more!
Speaker Dominic Maricic - Bio
CREIA Webmaster & President of Home Inspector Pro Inspection Software and Website Hosting, founded in 2004. Home Inspector Pro is now used in 15 countries and in 6 languages.
Dominic Maricic has a degree in Computer Science and spent 10 years teaching math, computer programming and website design at a Southern California High School. He's been designing websites for over 15 years for personal use and businesses. On top of being the main programmer for Home Inspector Pro, he's currently in charge of the websites for multiple inspector associations and assisting others associations in SEO.
Dominic has been publishing articles for the inspection industry on how to improve their website rankings for several years. Over the past 2 years he's traveled around the US and Canada giving talks on website optimization and increasing sales for Home Inspectors. These articles have been used by inspectors across the country to improve their site rankings and their business.
Times: 8 AM - 5 PM
Questions? Dominic Maricic : Dominic@HomeInspectorPro.com
http://www.inspectionconference.com/...endors-day.php
Website Optimization , Social Networking & Marketing Seminar
Turning Your Website Into A Call Generating Machine
Worth 8 CEC's for InterNACHI.
Only $50 for this 8 hour seminar (covers the food)
This seminar is for all inspectors, whether you currently have a website, or don't have one (we'll talk about why you need one!). We'll discuss:
What a websites true value is.. (your website should be bringing you 10-30 inspections a month)
How to save thousands by optimizing your own site (and why you're the best person for the job).
How having a website is important for offline marketing.
How to get to the top of the search engines to make the best use of it
How to convert the people who are looking at your site into callers.
How to optimize sites for keywords, page titles, content, domain names
What the heck is Facebook and how can it bring you more inspections.
Why dynamic content such as blogs and news feeds are important
How to effectively use paid search engine ads until your site naturally appears on the first page.
How to use Google Analytics to study and increase your site traffic.
Why have multiple websites and how it increases your profit.
How to ensure that the client actually calls you after looking at your site
How to convert visitors into sales even at midnight.
And a LOT more!
Speaker Dominic Maricic - Bio
CREIA Webmaster & President of Home Inspector Pro Inspection Software and Website Hosting, founded in 2004. Home Inspector Pro is now used in 15 countries and in 6 languages.
Dominic Maricic has a degree in Computer Science and spent 10 years teaching math, computer programming and website design at a Southern California High School. He's been designing websites for over 15 years for personal use and businesses. On top of being the main programmer for Home Inspector Pro, he's currently in charge of the websites for multiple inspector associations and assisting others associations in SEO.
Dominic has been publishing articles for the inspection industry on how to improve their website rankings for several years. Over the past 2 years he's traveled around the US and Canada giving talks on website optimization and increasing sales for Home Inspectors. These articles have been used by inspectors across the country to improve their site rankings and their business.
Times: 8 AM - 5 PM
Questions? Dominic Maricic : Dominic@HomeInspectorPro.com
