ACS Home Inspection Services

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Certifications and Memberships

The hiring of a home inspection company is an important decision that should be carefully evaluated to determine why a home inspection or consultation is needed.

ACS Home Inspection Services / ACS Building Inspections is a Certified Real Estate Inspection Company with more than 30 years of commercial and residential construction experience.

As a Professional Commercial and Residential Building Inspector, I feel it is my personal and professional responsibility to belong to specific organizations that have in-depth independent testing procedures to qualify those individuals and companies that meet and adhere to inspection standards that will enable our clients to have the utmost confidence in the selection of their Home Inspector.

ACS Home Inspection Services belongs to the following Professional Organizations:

~ National Association of Home Inspectors - NAHI - Brian M. Sullivan - Certified Real Estate Inspector # 2007134

History of NAHI

The National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit association to promote and develop the home inspection industry. The mission of the National Association of Home Inspectors is to promote excellence and professionalism in the home inspection industry. NAHI now has over 2100 members in all 50 U.S. states and Canada.

NAHI's promotional activities educate the public and promote the importance of a reputable home inspection as an integral part of the residential real estate transaction. A national referral service helps consumers find facts about the industry and NAHI standards, and unites NAHI members with new clients.

By working together to develop and maintain standards of excellence, NAHI members benefit from professional development and the exchange of ideas through continuing education and seminars. Information and support are available for members regarding their business and inspection practices and service to their clients.

Code of Ethics

The purpose of the NAHI Code of Ethics is to maintain the integrity and high standard of skill and practice in the home inspection profession. These rules of conduct and ethics shall be binding upon the NAHI inspector. Please click here to view the NAHI Code of Ethics.

NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector (NAHI CRI)

CRI members must complete a minimum of 250 full fee-paid home inspections and pass the NAHI CRI Exam. NAHI CRI members must submit copies of three (3) completed home inspection reports for review each year and complete a minimum of sixteen (16) Continuing Education Units (CEU's) each calendar year.

~ Florida Chapter of NAHI – Charter Member - Registered Professional Inspector # RPI 0101

NAHI FL is a statewide organization sub-chapter of the National Association of Home Inspectors. NAHI is a national organization representing more than 2,100 members nationally as of mid 2007. The National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit organization to promote and develop the home inspection industry. NAHI FL was originally established in 1997 with the same aspiration as its parent organization.

NAHI FL Mission

The mission of the National Association of Home Inspectors Florida Chapters is to promote excellence and professionalism in the Home Inspection industry; to provide standards of practice and a code of ethics; to educate its members; and to inform the public of the benefits and scope of a home inspection.

By working together to develop and maintain standards of excellence, NAHI FL members benefit form the professional development and the exchange of ideas through continuing education and seminars. Information and support are available for members regarding their business and inspection practices and service to their clients.

NAHI Florida's promotional activities educate the public and promote the importance of a reputable home inspection as an integral part of the residential real estate transaction. A national referral service helps consumers find facts about the industry and NAHI Florida standards, and unites NAHI Florida members with new clients.

NAHI FL Code of Ethics NAHI FL Standards of Practice

~ Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Inc - FABI - Registered Professional Inspector # RPI 0615

Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Inc. has promoted professionalism in the industry through qualifying their members to assure the public's confidence. Applicants to FABI must pass a written examination, have their inspection report reviewed and show proof of a required number of inspections in order to qualify for membership. They must also adhere to FABI's Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics and earn continuing education credits by attending regular seminars/workshops to maintain their membership and keep their proficiencies current.

Through its growing membership , FABI maintains an active Ethics committee to ensure compliance of the Association's ethical, moral and industry standards.

FABI Registered Professional Inspectors (RPIs) are committed to providing their clients with professional service while abiding by the FABI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics FABI Members have demonstrated their technical knowledge, experience and report-writing skills. They must meet continuing education requirements each year to retain their membership, insuring they keep up-to-date on the latest industry information available.

Many home and building owners choose to hire a home inspector to assess the condition of their property before putting it on the market.

Whether buying or selling a home or building, hiring a FABI Registered Professional Inspector can minimize challenges and financial loss. Use the “Find an Inspector” tool to locate a qualified FABI Member in your area.

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR (RPI)

This classification is for all persons engaged in the profession of performing fee paid full home and building inspections, after completing all membership requirements. This is the highest achievable designation and requires the applicant to successfully pass a written examination administrated by an independent testing organization, submit proof of 250 full home inspections and completed inspections report for review. Currently, the examinations acceptable for this classification are: the FABI test and the exams needed to gain membership into ASHI or NAHI.

~ National Association Against Consumer Fraud - NAACF www.naacf.org ~ as seen on WESH Ch 2 / Consumer Link

The National Association Against Consumer Fraud is not satisfied with the conventional methods of reducing consumer fraud. There are many organizations doing fine work to educate consumers. Information is readily available now more than ever, yet consumer fraud and complaints about unethical business practices are at an all time high. We want to start at the root of the problem; the businesses themselves. The NAACF interviewed thousands of businesses in numerous industries throughout North Carolina and Central Florida. Business owners provided us valuable information that will benefit consumers when selecting a business to provide a product or service. Unfortunately, we also found many of the unethical practices and shortcuts many businesses take that are not in the best interest of consumers.

It is the NAACF's opinion that in order to reduce consumer fraud, you need to take away the revenue from the businesses committing fraud or unethical practices. If their revenue stream is diminished, they will need to change. Through our interviews and research, we hope to educate consumers to make sound decisions in selecting businesses and bring revenue to the honest community minded businesses.

For Consumers looking to select a business:

For each industry researched, we have provided a simple effective list of what to look for, questions to ask and what to avoid when interviewing and selecting prospective businesses in each industry. The information was provided to the NAACF by business owners we interviewed in each industry. The information we compiled is a tool for you to utilize when selecting a business to provide a product or service you need. We will continually up-date our consumer information list as we continue to interview more and more businesses across the country. Next to our information list on each industry will be a business we selected for that industry and market. Every business selected by the National Association Against Consumer Fraud has passed our background check and agreed to adhere to our code of ethics. Our qualified businesses will provide specific information on their individual businesses.
For Businesses:

The National Association Against Consumer Fraud has spent a great deal of time interviewing consumers about why one business is selected over another. Many businesses complain that it all boils down to price. A business that assumes that could not be more wrong. Many times the reason price becomes the #1 factor is because consumers can not differentiate between the products, services, training or experience of competing businesses. Only when consumers ask the proper questions do they find out and appreciate the real differences between competing businesses. Unfortunately, most people do not ask the right questions or verify that the answers are correct. For honest, qualified businesses the NAACF affords you the opportunity to educate consumers, help your community, and provide you a distinct competitive advantage. Why is this important? Because we know that educated consumers do not select a business solely by price, they select someone they feel is qualified and they can trust. Together, we can help consumers and ethical businesses alike through education, which will ultimately reduce the revenue stream of unethical and unqualified businesses.

ACS Home Inspection Services / ACS Building Inspections is Certified to perform the following Inspections and or evaluations:

~ Allergens and Asthma Triggers & ERMI / ARMI screening - EMSL Certificate # NJ-207-1020

~ Comprehensive Residential Dwelling Inspections

~ Commercial Building Inspections

~ Certified Hurricane and Wind Mitigation Inspector - University of Florida – My Safe Florida Home

~ 4 - Point Commercial and Residential Insurance Inspections

~ Certified Mobile Home and Modular Home Inspector

~ SSI – Short Sale Inspection Professional - for the real estate investor

~ Building Inspection Consultant

~ Litigation Consultant

Our Service Area includes

~ Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Lake, and West Volusia Counties

With all that having been said, it is imperative to select an inspection company that is qualified to perform an inspection that can produce an evaluation of the components of a dwelling or structure showing their current condition, how they perform in relation to other components and the approximate cost to perform maintenance, repair, or replacement.

'Food for Thought - when a new vehicle is purchased, there is an immediate loss of more than 20% of the purchase price when the title is issued, and you have to live with your purchase and the payments for the oncoming months or years.

When you purchase a Home, you may not experience the same immediate loss, however, the unexpected costs of correcting unforeseen or latent damages may very well exceed what you are prepared to spend or are able to spend and very well could result in your not being able to maintain your home, compelling you to liquidate your investment.

A prospective client will give considerable thought to items or issues that they may be aware of, however, a Professional Home Inspector will have the knowledge and experience to detect many minor and major issues that very well can and does affect the final purchase price. The Client will know that in order to reach a conclusion regarding the purchase, they must have an in-depth written report to support that conclusion.

The Professional Home Inspector must have the education, training, and actual experience in the functions and operation of the respective components to be qualified to issue the required report.

One would not expect to seek out an inexperienced or unqualified inspector - one who has taken a week-end short course in "How to be a Home Inspector" and / or purchased a "Certified Home Inspector Certificate" with no independent testing procedures or verification of experience.

Consider very carefully the qualifications of a home inspector and the price they are quoting you.

Remember, a low price is a direct reflection of the inspectors education, knowledge, experience and quality.

To most people, the purchase of a home is the most important and expensive purchase they will make in their lifetime, don't be the one to risk this investment based on the lowest cost or price of something as important as a home inspection.

Call ACS Home Inspection Services or ACS Building Inspections today @ 407 862 8063 and let's review your specific situation and discover the financial benefits of a professional inspection.

Sincerely,

Brian M. Sullivan - Certified Real Estate Inspector

National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) – Certified Real Estate Inspector # 2007134

Florida Chapter of NAHI – Registered Professional Inspector # RPI 0101

Florida Association of Building Inspectors - Registered Professional Inspector # RPI 0615

Allergen s and Asthma Triggers & ERMI/ARMI screening - EMSL Certificate # NJ-207-1020

Certified Hurricane and Wind Mitigation Inspector - University of Florida – My Safe Florida Home

Certified Mobile Home and Modular Home Inspector

SSI – Short Sale Inspection Professional - for the real estate investor

Building Inspection Consultant ~ Litigation Consultant

National Association Against Consumer Fraud - NAACF ~ as seen on WESH Ch 2 / Consumer Link

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