Episode 71 Wally Conway – The Case for Preinspections

Wally Conway
Wally Conway

In this podcast Wally Conway makes the case for the Pre-listing home inspection.  We at Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector recommend Wally’s Book; The Happy Home Inspector.

Biography – Prior to presiding over one of the largest home inspection companies in North America, Wally was a Naval Academy graduate and is a retired Navy pilot. With a blend of experiences as a business owner, master marketer, contractor, renovator, investor, TV and radio host, and master home inspector, Wally believes “if you’re not having fun doing your thing, you’re either doing the wrong thing, or your thing wrong!”

As a respected expert in the discovery, disclosure, and documentation of residential concerns, Wally has authored and instructs numerous courses approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission for the Continuing Education of Real Estate Licensees. As a respected entrepreneur and marketing mogul, Wally serves as a respected consultant to a broad range of businesses. The underlying theme to Wally’s approach to business growth and development is that beneath every business expense lies a potential profit center. Drawing from his own rapid business growth, Wally now shows companies how to grow from “Me to We”.

Believing that entertainment is a vital element in education, Wally continues to hone his presence and presentation skills. He has been a featured inspector on the HGTV series “House Detective” as well as a co-host on the DIY series “Finders Fixers”, hosts a weekly radio show called “The Home and Garden Show” (WOKV 104.5 FM), and speaks regularly, having delivered over 627presentations to real estate professionals, inspectors, builders, buyers, and other business owners. He is also a frequent contributor to an assortment of media and corporate training programs.

Get a copy of Wally’s must-read book, “Home Inspection Secrets of a Happy Home Inspector” by visiting www.WallyConway.com. Through a mix of media, Wally has brought his unique perspective and compelling messages to millions!

Episode 70 Mike Crow

Mike and Susan Crow
Mike and Susan Crow

TexInspec – Home Inspection and Termite Inspection – Full Service Pest Control – Senior Manager (current)
Millionaire Inspector Community – Coach and Founder (current)
Coaching Home Inspection companies across North America.
Helping Home Inspectors improve revenue, improve profits, get new customers and have more FREE time.
U.S. Inspect – Area Manager (June 2000 – May 2003)
Manager for a 10-15 multi-inspector firm in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Managing all aspects of operations for that area.
Affordable Inspections, Inc. (merged with U.S. Inspect as of June 2000)
One of the founders of Real Estate Info Share, Inc. that has become Affordable Inspections and now U.S. Inspect. We were involved in teaching people how to buy and sell real estate and then became involved in the home inspection industry.
Personally performed over 10,000 inspections, including residential and commercial properties.
Trained over 20 other inspectors into the home inspection industry.
Grew Affordable Inspections from a Father and Son operation into a multi-inspector firm with 10-15 inspectors.
Accent Pest Control
Formed from Real Estate Info Share, Inc.
President of Accent Pest Control, Inc.
Sold in November 1999

Specialties: I help companies – especially home inspection companies – put together unique marketing programs to serve the public and real estate industry.
I also coach other coaches that help their niche to learn how to market

Experience

General Manager

TexInspec

June 2007 – Present (8 years 8 months)

TexInspec does Home inspections and Termite Inspections – We serve Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and all the surrounding cities. We produce the home inspection report on site, with a one page summary 99% of the time and of course add full color photos. We also give a Free Termite Warranty with every inspection and on top of that we offer a 200% guarantee. Visit our website for more details – www.texinspec.com

Founder

Millionaire Inspector Community – Ethical Inspectors

November 2003 – Present (12 years 3 months)

I train home inspectors all across North America teaching them how to market their business and how to work with real estate agents, mortgage companies, title companies and attorneys to make sure the buyer is completely covered and understand what they are buying. All of the above can work together to make sure the home buyer ends up with a world class experience with just a little extra effort.

Mike Crow is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Ask the Charlotte Inspector and Home Inspection Carolina.

Episode 69 Michael Chevalier

Michael Chevalier
Michael Chevalier

In order to maintain the highest level of education, The Home Exam inspectors are required to attain a minimum of 20 hours of training annually. The Home Exam inspectors have been trained by Inspection Training Associates (ITA) and have passed the National Inspectors Exam. ITA is nationally recognized by ASHI, the largest home inspection association in the United States

Honesty, justice, and courtesy form a moral philosophy which, associated with mutual interest among people, constitutes the foundation of ethics. The members should recognize such a standard, not in passive observance, but as a set of dynamic principles guiding their conduct. It is their duty to practice the profession according to this code of ethics.

As the keystone of professional conduct is integrity, the Members will discharge their duties with fidelity to the public, their clients, and with fairness and impartiality to all. They should uphold the honor and dignity of their profession and avoid association with any enterprise of questionable character, or apparent conflict of interest.

1. The member will express an opinion only when it is based on practical experience and honest conviction.

2. The member will always act in good faith toward each client.

3. The member will not disclose any information concerning the results of the inspection without the approval of the clients or their representatives.

4. The member will not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service without the consent of all interested parties.

5. The member will not accept nor offer commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from other parties dealing with their client in connection with work for which the member is responsible.

6. The member will promptly disclose to his or her client any interest in a business which may affect the client. The member will not allow an interest in any business to affect the quality of the results of their inspection work which they may be called upon to perform. The inspection work may not be used as a vehicle by the inspector to deliberately obtain work in another field.

7. An inspector shall make every effort to uphold, maintain, and improve the professional integrity, reputation, and practice of the home inspection profession. He or she will report all such relevant information, including violations of this Code by other members, to the Association for possible remedial action.

Michael Chevalier is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

Episode 68 JP Pilot

JP Pilot
JP Pilot

Protecting Buyers, Sellers, & Real Estate Professionals “Since 1975” with Certified Inspection and Testing Services.

Experience

President/Founder

Professional Realty Opinion Services aka Home Inspection by P.R.O.S.

May 1975 – Present (40 years 9 months)

Owner

Home Inspection by P.R.O.S. (Professional Realty Opinion Services llc.)

1975 – Present (41 years)

Providing “Peace of Mind” by protecting Buyers, Sellers, and Real Estate Professionals through Certified inspection and testing services. As the largest Michigan/locally owned Home Inspection company in South East Michigan we provide a “One Call” for all home/property inspection services, plus Certified well/septic and Certified Radon Testing.

JP Pilot is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Home Inspector

Episode 67 James Brantley

James Brantley
James Brantley

Owner / Inspector

Magnolia Home Inspections, LLC

Certifications

Level 1 Infrared Thermography

Infraspection Institute

Starting March 2015

Residential Builders License

Mississippi Board of Contractors, License R16125

August 2015 – August 2016

Residential Building Inspector

International Code Counsel, License 8007051

April 2014 – April 2017

Residential Home Inspector

Mississippi Home Inspector Board, License MS 0386NH

November 2006 – 2016

Mold Inspector

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), License NACHI08110803

Starting June 2012

Summary

We Provide Professional Home Inspections on New or Existing Properties.

Specialties:New Construction Home Inspections,
Existing Home Inspections,
Lite Commercial Property Inspections,
Pre-Listing Home Inspections

James Brantley of Magnolia Home Inspections is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Home Inspector