Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with Home Inspector

Send a text Todays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what copyright means and how it may affect you and your business. Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression . Is your your website copyrighted...

Send a text Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home owners? I met the owner of Solar Service Professionals M...

Send a text In this podcast I discuss how to apply for a building permit in burbank California. I explain how to start the process to obtain your building permit, do not start your demolition until you have your permit in your hands or you may risk being fined. Website link to Burbank Building & Safety Division https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/building-permits Location: Comm...

Send a text Heating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owners better understand their heating and cooling systems. To...

Send a text In this episode i talk about my repairs and costs being in my new house now for just over 120 days. I want to share this experience because some of you may be in the process of moving into a new home so sharing my realistic costs may be helpful to you. List of expenses: Locksmith Movers Plumbing Water pressure Siding Sewer Cleaning Insulating Exterior Walls Hauling & Cleanup HVAC u...

Send a text Lauren DiMeo explains the importance of loan pre approval before you look for a home. Don't waste everyones time searching for a home without pre approval its pointless.  Lauren also shares an interesting ice maker story. Lauren & I discuss common home maintenance tips for current and future home owners. If you live in a home you need to listen to this podcast. Contact Lauren...

Send a text In this podcast episode 37 I am joined by Chuck Lambert of Sunrise Inspection Services & Orange County Sewer Inspections. Chuck had some constructive criticism of a sewer video i posted on facebook so he reached out to me and shared some great information from his experience inspecting sewer lateral pipes. In return i invited him to be a guest on the podcast to get into some straig...

Send a text Mixed Martial Arts Referee Michael Bell And I Discuss Investment Properties and his experiences as an MMA referee and Judge. I have inspected one of Michaels potential investments back in 2020 before the pandemic hit home. Michael breaks down why he walked away from this property and found himself investing out of state. Michael and I met back in 2005 when UFC Referee Big John McCarthy...

Send a text Have you ever wondered if home inspectors actually inspect their own homes they buy? I just bought a house and YES! I inspected it myself. So maybe you are wondering if I inspected my home any differently than I do for paying clients? Well, No I inspected my house the exact same way I do for all my clients. In this podcast I take you thru the steps of my home inspection one system at a...

Send a text Stacey Franklin of Pinnacle Estate Properties Encino joins me to discuss Pre-Listing inspections. Stacey has been with Pinnacle Estate Properties Encino for 18 years, Stacey has also been In the Platinum Club for the last 5 years and in the top 15% of sales company wide.  Stacey shares some great insight to help you prepare top sell your home. Take the proactive approach and get ahead...

Send a text I am joined again by 1st Time Flipped Home Buyer and Army Veteran  Sergeant First Class Ramiro Rodriguez (Aka Ray), United States Army Retired. Hires Me To Inspect His 1st House! Ray invited his realtor Rick Albert to join us for his input about his home purchase and inspection process. This podcast episode is the Post Inspection Interview! Ray had some great questions  in the Pre-Insp...

Send a text I t’s no secret that the real estate market has slowed down. Rapidly rising interest rates, uncertainty in the economy, and the looming threat of a recession have taken their toll.  The latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that existing home sales in July declined by 20 percent. Existing home sales in August 2021 were 576,000. But in August 2022, only 451,0...

Send a text Real Estate Broker and House Hacking Investor Rick B. Albert Joins me to discuss all things (ADU) Accessory Dwelling Units. Rick is very knowledgable with ADU's because he has actually built one and lived in it for 2 years. Rick also helps his clients design and implement  to make the process as smooth as possible. Rick Albert is a Realtor, House Hacking Investor, and Landlord her...

Send a text Got Rats Don't Panic! Call Noam Chanero with Green Rodent Restoration https://www.greenrodentrestoration.com/ Noam explains his rodent services to help homeowners understand why they have a rodent problem and more importantly how to fix the problem. Call for a free On-Site Inspection of your home or business.   800-989-8905 Green Rodent Restoration Services: Rodent Control Attic C...

Send a text In this episode John Laforme is joined by home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom. Greg shares his 30 years of legal experience dealing with home inspection claims against home inspectors. Greg offers more legal tips to better cover yourself as a home inspector. John and Greg cover some report writing tips regarding condo inspections vs home inspections and how to deal with foundation and...

Send a text 1st Time Home Buyer and Army Veteran  Sergeant First Class Ramiro Rodriguez (Aka Ray), United States Army Retired. Hires Me To Inspect His 1st House! This podcast episode is the Pre Inspection Interview! I know Ray from the Jiu Jitsu academy https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/ in North Hollywood California. Check it out if you live in the area. Ray has been commenting on my youtube videos...

Send a text In this episode 27 I am joined by Robert Deyl to cover water supply plumbing types and correct Installation tips. You may remember Robert from episode 4 back in 2021. If not check it out here is the link for when you are done listening to this episode 27. Podcast Episode 4 Link: https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/podcast/ What type of copper do you have in your home or in the home...

Send a text In this podcast episode I am joined by an old friend Kevin Lehouillier who fired me for being late when i worked for him when i was a young lad. True story! Well Kevin has been in the hardwood floor business for over 40 years in Pepperell Massachusetts. Kevin explains the flooring process for all of us. About Colonial Floor Service: We are wood floor specialists! Unlike some other floo...

Send a text In this episode i am joined by my east coast cousin Susan Ducharme who is a real estate agent in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Susan recently sold one of my investment properties for me in New Hampshire, So i thought having Susan explain what it was like selling my property in this crazy sellers real estate market. She had approximately 120 showings within 4 days and had 20 Plus off...

Send a text Episode #24 with Rory Foley from https://chimneydoctor.net/   . Rory shares his chimney inspection experience with us regarding all things fireplace/chimney. We discuss the issues that only a chimney inspector can see with their specialized tools and training. So what is the difference between Level 1-2-3 Chimney Inspections? Level 1: A level 1 chimney inspection is the basic chimney i...

Send a text Chris Keil   from A-1 All American Roofing Joins me for some straight talk about all things roofing. I have run into Chris on many roofs in the past and he has always taken the time to answer any questions i may have had about roofing materials, flashings, skylights etc. Chris shares his 30 years of roofing experience with us which makes him an encyclopedia of all things roofing. Chris...

Send a text In this episode John Laforme is joined by home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom who is a 30 year California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) trial lawyer who each year updates the Standards of Practice and inspection contracts. Greg shares his 30 years of legal experience dealing with home inspection claims against home inspectors. Greg explains what steps to take if you are a...

Send a text InspectorPro Errors & Omissions And General Liability Insurance Program. What Home Inspectors Need To Know When Considering To be Insured Or Not To Be Insured. I am joined by Marketing director Stephanie Jaynes of Citadel Insurance services the parent company of the InspectorPro insurance program. Stephanie simplifies complex insurance and legal concepts to help home inspectors pro...

Send a text Be Advised! This is my longest podcast so far because Rico talks too much when he's drinking. Yeah, Rico brought beers and whiskey to the podcast to me drunk. Sunday Random Rant with Fellow Inspector Rico Sandoval About Many Topics such as beer, Whiskey, Lawsuits, Inspector Insurance, Tips for new home inspectors, home inspection business and marketing tips and advice for realtors...

Send a text The scariest word in real estate is M-O-L-D aka the deal killer! Everyone panics when this is found on the property which is typically unnecessary. Mold can be removed however it can be an expensive and inconvenient process.  Bret Pfeifer of Golden State Mold Inspections joins John Laforme to explain the process when dealing with mold during a real estate transaction to help remove the...