The new Montana Association of Real Estate Inspectors (MAREI) is off the ground.
MAREI, which is a group comprised of Inspectors and other professionals involved
in the real estate industry, is attempting to “raise the bar” for Inspectors in
Montana. Months of effort on the part of various individuals, such as Steve Jacoby,
Steve Smith, and Bruce Kirby (all members of the National Association of Certified
Home Inspectors) and others has gone into forming this organization.
This non-profit organization will provide greater benefit for the consumer.
Montana presently has little regulation concerning real estate inspections. However,
legislation is in the works and MAREI will allow Inspectors and others to communicate
in an open forum to help build fair and workable regulation to make things better
for all. Nick Gromicko has generously provided the funding for a website to help
with this process.
The group is in its infancy and is presently in the process of selecting people
for key positions. This process make take some time since the goal is to get
the best person for the job in each position. Watch for updates in the coming
months and watch for changes in the Montana real estate climate as this group
grows and helps make Montana an even better place to live.
Bruce Kirby
Western States Director InterNACHI
BJCC Inspections
