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Episode 27 Simone on Homes

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Simone on Homes
Simone on Homes

Abundant Home Inspection Services specializes in luxury homes in Southeastern Pennsylvania and in Delaware. And Yes, I Climb Roofs And I Love It!

Give us 5% of your confidence and we will earn the other 95%.

“CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS” PERTAINING TO CELEBRITIES AND CORPORATE VIPs ARE ACCEPTED. Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Teacher receive 5% off of their home inspections.

At Abundant we have set ourselves apart from all other home inspection companies by providing Free Email Marketing For Life PLUS Errors and Omissions Insurance for all referring Realtors. For our clients we give a 200% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE, 90 Day Warranty, Concierge Service and RecallChek Report on major systems. (check out our website to see how these services apply)

A portion of our proceeds is donated to Habitat for Humanity, Philabundance & to breast cancer research.

Once you become a client we become Your Personal Building Consultants For Life. We dedicate 100% of our time and energy delivering “First Class Service” to you, our customers.

Some of our other services: Swimming pool/Spa Inspections, Mold Testing, Termite Inspections, Radon Testing and Well & Septic inspection.

Specialties: Inspecting luxury homes, historical homes and new constructions.

Simone is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina

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Episode 26 Catherine Hall

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Catherine Hall
Catherine Hall

Favorite Book:

20 year experienced residential building consultant, owner of government award and contract winning home inspection compay, creator of nationally recognized 203k consultant certification training and mentoring program, dynamic and empowering public speaker. Direct experience with real estate, business development consulting and marketing support and training . Interested in assisting people involved in real estate activites realize their dreams and potential in the every growing/changing world of home ownership.

Specialties:Public speaker, business mentor, 203k consultant, author, residential building consultant, environmental testing professional

20 year experienced residential building consultant, owner of government award and contract winning home inspection compay, creator of nationally recognized 203k consultant certification training and mentoring program, dynamic and empowering public speaker. Direct experience with real estate, business development consulting and marketing support and training . Interested in assisting people involved in real estate activites realize their dreams and potential in the every growing/changing world of home ownership.

Specialties:Public speaker, business mentor, 203k consultant, author, residential building consultant, environmental testing professional

President

Value Home Inspections, Inc.

 – Present (21 years 9 months)

President and Owner of Value Home Inspections; a multi-inspector real estate consulting firm in the Delaware Valley (Philadelphia PA area) For the past 17 years we have providing home buyers with pre-purchase evaluations of their prospective homes. Value Home Inspections provides termite and radon testing services along with residential building evaluations.

Catherine Hall is also one of only three FHA 203k Consultants in the Philadelphia area.

Catherine Hall is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina.

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Episode 25 Chris Earley

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Chris Earley
Chris Earley

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These Philadelphia based Home Inspectors alert you to any and all deficient and health/safety issues as well as maintenance items for the home you are looking to buy. Inspect It 1st will be your home buying or selling advocate.

If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Philadelphia area, we can help! Call Us Today 610-717-3082, or visit us at our website http://www.papropertyinspector.com

Specialties: Home inspections, commercial property inspections, radon testing, termite inspections, well flow testing, well water sampling, mold testing/inspections, septic inspections, and 203K loan consulting.

Owner

Inspect It 1st Property Inspection

 – Present (8 years 3 months)Aston, PA

To provide THE BEST inspection services to our clients. Period. Our services include home inspections and commercial buyers inspections, prelisting inspections, termite inspections, radon gas testing, roof inspections, structural inspections, mold inspections/testing, air quality testing, 203K loan/construction consulting, home energy audits, septic inspection, and well flow/water purity testing.

Chris Early is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin host of The Successful Home Inspection Show and owner of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC

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Episode 24 Gary Sloan

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Gary Sloan
Gary Sloan

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As the owner of Discovery Inspections, we have been serving Atlanta area customers since 1997. Our mission is to provide home buyers, sellers and owners with unbiased, comprehensive information regarding property conditions.

Special Care:

As home inspectors we have a fiduciary responsibility to follow defined standards of protocol and document everything we observe. Our inspections typically run 2 to 4 hours in length. Although it is important to know there is no maximum time limit for the inspection. We are not going to give you our best 3 hours and then run off to the next inspection. We’re committed to performing comprehensive inspections independent of how long it may take. Of course, the clients are welcome to attend. We’re committed to not only identifying discrepancies that each property may have as well as other important elements. These elements include maintenance-prone areas that warrant routine attention, the location of emergency shutoffs and even some affordable improvements that are proven to reduce energy bills. So bring some comfortable shoes, your own flashlight if you like and feel free to ask any questions throughout the inspection! Oh, and in case you’re wondering, the inspector won’t answer calls on the cell phone during the inspection. This time is dedicated for you. That’s why we have a full-time office staff to facilitate incoming calls to schedule inspections, answer questions, provide extra copies of reports and serve any other customer needs. We’re a professional outfit staffed by professionals.

Specialties:Areas of Expertise/Services Offered:

Pre-listing seller inspections
Buyer inspections
New construction
Phase & final walk-through
First year warranty
Light commercial inspections (ASTM standards)
Annual home maintenance inspections
Investor consulting
Project Management
Forensic inspections
Energy audits

Additional Services Available:

Radon, mold, lead, asbestos and water quality testing
We schedule Wood Destroying Insect inspections
We speak Japanese

Gary Sloan is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC.

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Episode 23 Hank Richter

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Hank Richter
Hank Richter

I started HomePro Inspections Of RI in 1999 after 15 years of Commercial Property Management.

 

Hanks Favorite Book: Atlas Shrugged

I specialize in first time home buyers, but perform all phases of residential and commercial inspections.
Inspections include Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Interior, Exterior, Basements, and Kitchens. Additional services include Pest Inspections, Septic, Radon, Wells and Ultrasound Oil Tank Inspections.
The reporting system utilizes the “HOMEBOOK”. Services include RecallChek, 90 Day Limited Mechanical Warranty, 90 Day Termite & Carpenter Ant Warranty, 120 Day Radon Protection Plan

2005-2010, I was Chairman of Wrap A Friend Coat Drive. We are a non-profit 501(c)3. We collect and distribute new and gently used winter wear to anyone in need regardless of Race, Religion or economic status. Since 2001, we have distributed over 25,000 winter coats.

Specialties:Home Inspections, Pest Inspection, Air Quality Testing, Septic Testing, Ultrasound Oil Tank Testing

Hank is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC.

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Episode 22 Russ Colliau

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Russ Colliau
Russ Colliau

Residential Specialist

Keller Williams Realty

2012 – Present (3 years)Austin, Texas Area

The world is moving to Austin . . . WELCOME!

President/CEO

TheScheduleCenter.com

July 2005 – Present (9 years 8 months)

TheScheduleCenter.com (TSC) is a complete business enterprise and automation solution for field service companies. Any business that provides on-site field services can benefit from TSC as all of their daily processes (scheduling, calendar management, contract execution, billing, etc), including marketing can be completed without any staff involvement.

President/CEO

United Professional Real Estate Inspectors, Inc.

January 1998 – August 2012 (14 years 8 months)

Created, developed and expanded to be the largest inspection firm in Northern California. Oversaw all aspects of operations with specific focus on service delivery and marketing.

President/CEO

United Professional Real Estate Inspectors, Inc.

January 1998 – August 2012 (14 years 8 months)

United Professional Real Estate Inspectors, Inc. (UPREI) is Northern California’s premier building condition consultants. From traditional home and commercial inspections to specialty forensic inspections and litigation support/expert witness UPREI is nationally known as one of the industry benchmarks

Russ is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC.

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Episode 21 AJ Deerey

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http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com
Slab 2 Shingles Home Inspection

With over 10,000 inspections performed through Lee and Collier counties, the owner of Slab-2-Shingles’ provides a        FREE walk-through service after the S2S inspection has been performed.  We want to ensure your satisfaction and safety.  We also want to prevent any future headache you might encounter from a particular repair that may have not been executed properly. We truly value customer care and teamwork.

As a family-owned business, our Home Watch Division is led by certified and fully-trained experts.  A 28-point check list will be walked through once every week. If any problems are encountered during a visitation, the property owner is immediately contacted and we move forward to resolve the issue.  A simple fix such as a flat tire on a car in an owner’s garage could be a huge headache for someone coming down to Florida for a couple months for rest and relaxation. Our professionals take care of any issue, big or small, so your clients’ can have peace of mind throughout their stay.

In addition to Home Inspection and Home Watch, we offer a variety of additional services.  Air Quality – remediation of Chinese drywall, mold, radon and even lead – can be of concern. Our expert team of inspectors clearly define any problem areas and go back over the property once remediated. Again, our main goal is to ensure your peace of mind.

Services such as Landscaping, Pool/Spa Service & Repair, Pest Control, Air Conditioning Service & Repair, Rehab Work, Power Washing, Residential & Commerical Cleaning ARE ALSO Divisions of Home Service that S-2-S specializes in.

We service all of Lee and Collier County and we look forward to visiting you and your clients in a city near you!               Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, Marco Island.

Slab-2-Shingles, 239-262-0058, www.slab2shingles.com

 

AJ Deerey is being interviewed by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 20 Billy Boerner

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Billy Boerner
Billy Boerner

STL Inspector

✓  Board-Certified: Master Certified Home Inspector. Learn More: View Details
✓  2 Inspectors: I work in unison with another professional inspector on all jobs.
✓  Radon Testing: International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2)
✓  Mold Testing: Air Borne and Swab Analysis. We use professional calibrated equipment.
✓  Construction Background: Renovations, Complete Builds, General Contractor
✓  Fully Insured: I carry professional errors and omissions and general liability.
✓  Easy Payment Options: Cash, Check, Escrow, Credit Facebook
✓  I carry a SUPRA key for quick, easy access.
✓  I have a team of master inspectors at my disposal and keep my skills updated by     consulting with other master inspectors and colleagues, as well as specialists, such as     foundation contractors, structural engineers, electricians etc.
✓  I walk and crawl areas where some of my competition simply refuse to or can’t.
✓  I utilize a thermal camera as a standard tool. I have the ability to see what other’s can’t.
✓  Dress Accordingly. I don’t wear dress pants. If you crawl with me, expect to get dirty.

Your best interests are priority #1 This business is my life’s passion and, as your independent inspector I understand your time is very valuable and you have a lot at stake. You know why you need a inspection, but the real question is who should you hire.

With a background in property investment, renovations and inspections, rest assured that I have years of experience, which enables me to help you make critical decisions. My reports are concise and easy to understand, and include photos and detailed descriptions of the defects I discover.

Knowledge is key to real estate transactions and savvy people like yourself understand this. What most people don’t know is not all home inspectors are equally trained. Without a doubt I am comfortable educating you about the home and its various systems. That’s why I strongly recommend that you attend your inspection. It will take anywhere from 2.5 to 7 hours, depending on the size and condition of the property. I’ll discuss my process and findings with you, point out important maintenance items, and answer all of your questions.

Billy Boerner is being interviewed by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 19 Miriam Saliba

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Miriam Saliba, Inspect It Like a Girl

I was welcomed into the Inspect It Like A Girl family in 2010 as a joint business partner with Pam.  I came on board as the Marketing Director and absolutely fell in love with inspecting.

 

I absolutely love having the opportunity to be such important parts of helping our clients find their dream home.  I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding and fitting job for me.

 

Here at Inspect It Like A Girl , we understand that purchasing a home is a stressful and time-consuming task. The last thing you need at a time like this is to deal with a home inspector who is difficult to deal with or hard to contact or who causes any other kind of stress. We know that the goal of a home inspection is to help home buyers relieve stress by providing them with the information they need to make an informed choice. Our business philosophy has always been to be as professional, straightforward, and as communicative as possible. When people in the Jackson area hire Inspect It Like A Girl as their home inspector, they know that they are getting an inspector they can trust to do the job right and give them the information they need.

Over our many years in business, we have built a reputation for excellence that we are extremely proud of. We love that we are one of the Jackson areas most trusted home inspectors, and we want to keep it that way. When you hire us to inspect a property, you can be sure that your inspection report will be thorough, detailed, and accurate. As home inspectors, our job is to take as much of the guesswork out of the home buying process as possible. When you know that your home inspector has made a thorough and comprehensive inspection, you can confidently make your decision about whether or not to purchase the home.

Real estate is the largest investment that most people will ever make. When you are considering whether or not to purchase a home, make sure that you are making the most informed decision you can, by relying on a professional, high quality, ASHI Certified home inspector, like Inspect It Like A Girl . We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Miriam Silibis being interviewed by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 18 William Troutman

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William Troutman
William Troutman

Favorite Book:  The Happy Home Inspector by Wally Conway

At Certainty Home Inspections we, as home inspectors, serve the Louisville Kentucky and Southern Indiana area. Our mission is to provide all of our client’s with a quality home inspection at an affordable price, giving them the best home inspection experience the market has to offer.

When purchasing a home inspection, you need to make your decision with Certainty on the biggest investment of your life time. Certainty’s owners teach other home inspectors nationwide on how to grow, manage & run their business and are experienced well beyond their competitor’s.

We perform each home inspection as if we we’re buying the home for one of our own family members. We are a family owned home inspection company that has been serving the Scott, Jackson, Floyd, Clark, Harrison, Washington, Orange and Crawford counties in Indiana and Jefferson county in Kentucky for almost 10 years. We are the largest home inspection company in the Kentuckiana area offering home inspections, mold inspections, radon testing, termite inspections and commercial inspections.

We have no conflict of interest with Certainty, we inspect for termites but don’t treat for them. We inspect for mold but don’t remediate for mold and we test for radon but don’t mitigate for radon so with Certainty you get our honest, unbiased opinion of the condition of your new home.

We provide you with a full staff home inspection company with six licensed home inspectors to provide you the highest quality home inspection. Unlike other home inspection companies who aren’t as thorough as Certainty’s home inspectors, we have no need for multiple warranties here, we do our job and do it right the first time. Don’t be fooled by warranties that never pay on claims, instead use the home inspection company you know you can trust!

Experience

Owner

Certainty Home Inspections

 – Present (9 years 10 months)Kentuckiana Area

Certainty Home Inspections provides home inspections, radon testing,mold, termite, septic, and well water testing. A cheap under qualified inspector just won’t do on the most important investment of your life, call Certainty Home Inspections today and get the value you deserve 866-417-9591

William Troutman is being interviewed by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.