Podcast: Season 4 Episode 1 – Debunking Home Inspection Myths

Season 4, EP. 1 - Podcast Transcript: Debunking Common Home Inspection Myths NOTE: This transcript was automatically processed using artificial intelligence and may or may not be 100% accurate. [Brian]Hi and welcome to the Houseplant Inspections Podcast where we provide you insight into the home inspection industry and make sure that you've got helpful tips and tricks to maintain your home for…

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Debunking Common Home Inspection Myths

When buying a home, many people wonder if they really need to get a home inspection. After all, the house looks fine, right? What could be wrong, especially with a newly built home? As professional home inspectors, we've seen it all. In this article, we'll debunk five common myths about home inspections to help you understand why getting a thorough…

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5 Ways Partnering with a Quality Inspection Team Can Help Realtors Succeed

As a Realtor, you're always looking for ways to provide the best service to your clients while staying ahead in a competitive market. You understand the importance of building trust, maintaining your reputation, and ensuring your clients make informed decisions when purchasing a property. However, navigating the complex world of home inspections can be challenging, especially when you're pressed for time and juggling multiple transactions. That's where partnering with a quality inspection team can make all the difference. In this article, we'll explore five ways a reliable inspection company can help you achieve your goals and provide exceptional value to your clients.

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The Ultimate Home Inspection Checklist for Texas Real Estate Agents

As their trusted advisor, guiding clients through the critical home inspection process is one of an agent's most important roles. This comprehensive guide shows you how to expertly prepare your buyers, assist during the 3-4 hour inspection itself, and interpret the findings after - avoiding stressful surprises. You'll learn what to confirm with the listing agent beforehand, which areas must be accessible, and a detailed 20-point checklist inspectors need to do their job thoroughly. From attic entries to utility confirmations, get your clients the thorough inspection they deserve and prevent issues down the road. Facilitate a smooth transaction by following these home inspection best practices.

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Is Your Home Ready For Freezing Temperatures?

Is Your Home Ready For Freezing Temperatures? The first real winter cold front of 2024 is already working it's way into Dallas / Ft. Worth. We are expected to see temperatures drop below freezing by Thursday. For many of you, this might trigger anxious memories of 2021 when the Texas power outages left millions without electricity or heat in frigid…

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Use Your Home Inspection Report To Prepare For Spring!

Spring is in full swing in North Texas and it might be a good time to revisit your home inspection report to ensure your home is prepared for the season ahead and repair any damage from the most severe winter storm we have endured in years.Although springtime may bring about thoughts of gentle rain, fresh flowers, green grass, and an…

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How to Build a Bookshelf

My wife asked me recently if I knew how to build a bookshelf that could hold all the books we had scattered about the house. Sure, I can do that, I replied. Now when I go to build a bookshelf, I build one that is solid, overbuilt and sturdy enough to support the roof. Her version of a bookshelf, well…

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How Do You Get Rid Of Fire Ants?

https://youtu.be/1ecDgxQLmiM How do you get rid of fire ants? That is the question that has been plaguing my wife and I since we moved into our current home over 5 years ago. You see we have kids who are very active! They love to play outside in the dirt and mud and grass. This makes the need to get rid…

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How Do You Choose The Right Water Filter?

Thanks to the Coronavirus, people have been raiding grocery stores and stocking up on food, water and other supplies. After going to multiple stores looking for bottled water and coming up empty, we decided to install a water filter in our kitchen. I have to say choosing a water filter has been a great decision.Not only did we end up…

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How to Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

https://youtu.be/HNVOO-vLbvQWe recently installed an under sink reverse osmosis water filter system in our kitchen. We chose the APEC 6 stage reverse osmosis system because we wanted the alkaline filter to PH balance the water. The water filter has been great! We have a separate faucet for the filtered water right at the sink and it's so incredibly convenient that we…

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