MEET YOUR HOME INSPECTION SERVICE TEAM
Chuck's StoryI grew up on a Christmas Tree Farm in Western North Carolina. It was the farming life where I learned the value of hard work and perserverance. 2o years of US Navy Service as a Nuclear Submarine Officer helped some too. The nuclear navy taught me the value of understanding complicated and integrated systems and how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain those systems. My passion for Home Inspecting, though, was born from a little dabbling in property investing and residential home renovation. I met some great home inspectors (namely Rob Lowe of Affordable Home Inspections and Joel Webber of Old dominion) when I was an investor and it impressed me how they were able to provide context and insight into problems and solutions. As I became a property manager and renovator, I even better understood the value of a good home inspection in the purchasing process.So when JR came along and suggested a career in Home Inspecting, I was interested. We did some research and contacted the local ASHI chapter here in Fredericksburg. This is where we met Fred Reid of Accurate Home inspections. Fred was instrumental in getting us started. He allowed us to do many "ride-alongs" and really showed us the ropes. CJR Property Inspections still has an affiliation with Accurate. We do some of his Well, Septic, and Termite Inspections and other jobs when he needs an extra hand. Fred has turned out to be a great friend. Somewhere in this process we took formal training from Kaplan's ITA school in Manassas and took and passed the National Home Inspectors Examination (NHIE). This was a pretty compreshensive proctored exam that took several hours. We continued the ride-alongs until Sense' (my name for Fred) said he thought we were ready to go it alone. And so it began.... The part I like most about home inspecting is going over the ins and out of your house with you. I take my inspections seriously and am honored to have a trusted member of your home inspection service team. JR's StoryJR is still around, but he's spending his time teaching the next generation again. A special calling.
Jay's StoryJay Steele joined the team in August 2008.I passed the Home Inspector's Course and the National Home Inspector's Examination and have conducted over 300 inspections (as of March 2010). I'm originally from Arlington, Virginia where I spent many years in construction. The construction trade gave me insight into whats right and most importantly whats wrong with most homes today. I've learned that there is no issue that can't be over come. When I started inspecting homes I fell in love instantly. The thought of helping people through one of the most important decisions in their life makes me feel really good about myself. When I was doing construction, it was the same thing everyday. I had no sense of accomplishment, no sense of how I could help anybody. The thanks I get from customers after an inspection is well worth it.
Ben's StoryBen joined us in May 2009 and has conducted over 20 inspections. Ben is studying to be a pharmacist and augments CJR during the busy summer season.
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