Standing Out in Ohio Podcast

Send us Fan Mail  Jim and the Office Goddess Laura delve into the often-neglected strategy of consumption sequences. Ever bought a property only to discover you missed crucial details that could cost you a fortune? We've got the antidote! Our conversation sheds light on the dire consequences of skimming over reports and how a proper post-sale engagement can save you from potential disasters....

Send us Fan Mail Discover the shifts in Ohio's real estate landscape through an examination of new legislation with me and the office goddess, Laura. We dive headfirst into the controversial tides of a Kentucky law that is sending ripples of change across Ohio, threatening to disrupt the wholesaling world as we know it. Could this be the end of wholesaling without a real estate license? We un...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what sets the pros apart in Ohio's teeming real estate waters? Join Jim and the office deity, Laura, as we navigate the bustling property markets and unveil what it takes to shine bright. In our latest episode, we go beyond the 'For Sale' signs, revealing the art of standing out amidst fierce competition, and sharing nuggets of wisdom on dealing with t...

Send us Fan Mail Could Ohio's real estate market be on the verge of a significant shift? That's the question Jim and the office goddess Laura wrestle with in a candid discussion on the latest from the home inspector board meetings. As we peel back the curtain, we examine the contentious proposal for additional Continuing Education (CE) credit for in-person classes and dissect why some bo...

Send us Fan Mail Buyers need to pick best time for themselves and we do the rest. We will get approval, coordinate things, get access codes and keep everyone in the loop. If the time does not work for the seller we will then work on finding other times to keep things moving forward.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Co...

Send us Fan Mail In the commercial real estate world banks often require a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment. It is a good idea to know what this type of inspection is and why they are very important to do.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Colum...

Send us Fan Mail The question came up when a new build client did not believe anyone regarding the gaps under the doors were actually ok. Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (hom...

Send us Fan Mail Story of an agent who was mad and wanted to talk to the inspector.  Make a commitment to yourself and to your home buyers that you will make certain they know what to expect from a home inspection. Sit with your clients and watch the YT video below showing them what to expect.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home In...

Send us Fan Mail On NYE Jim and Laura discuss new year's resolutions and how they are not effective and instead they should be replaced with a habit such as a positive morning routine that involves reviewing the previous days positives, self-care and setting goals for he day. Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Compa...

Send us Fan Mail Laura and Jim discuss if termite inspections in the Winter are needed. We discuss a bit of the life cycle of termites and other wood destroying insects.  Additional information. Male carpenter bees die shortly after mating and live about 1 year. Female carpenter bees live two years and hibernate in the tunnels they dug in the wood. Newly hatched bees will collect food and then hib...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss a few ways to use a typically slower time of year to make improvements to your business. It is always best to check on yourself and make adjustments to your business frequently, not just once a year.  See the video version of this podcast here  Habitation Investigation - YouTube Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Win...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Laura and Jim get to talk with Bill Evans of Auction Ohio. Auctions are not just for foreclosures .  Real estate agents actually can get opportunities to work with them via an agent program that makes certain that the agent gets paid.  With over a million site visitors a month Auction Ohio is poised to help ensure that properties sell for top dollar of what they ar...

Send us Fan Mail Laura and Jim discuss how to gain market share during the winter. It is actually easy to make significant gains for yourself and your business during slow times.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Col...

Send us Fan Mail Radon mitigation systems can be active or passive. Learn the difference and know the difference when installing between them to help advise clients having a home built.  For extra reading  MYTHS REGARDING RADON GAS AND TESTING - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura talked about Getting the home ready for inspections, a phone call from another inspector frustrated with the condition of the properties being inspected. An update on the new home is made. Here is a page of resources for home sellers and for home buyers Home Owner Resources | Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Support the show To learn more about Ha...

Send us Fan Mail Laura and Jim have been getting a lot more commercial building inspections. Here is how commercial building inspections are different and similar to residential inspections.  Columbus Ohio Commercial Building Property Inspection (columbuscommercialinspection.com) Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Compan...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is an update on the story of an agent being upset that we did not contact a client and telling a client they did not need the services that they had ordered.  FYI it was not the IAQ that killed the deal.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer C...

Send us Fan Mail I believe that there is 3-5 % of the population in any industry that should not be trusted. Home inspection is no different. Here are 4 unbelievable stories of home inspectors behaving badly. Almost too crazy to be real, yet they are. Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Win...

Send us Fan Mail While at a conference we got a phone call. Basically, the agent was telling us that we should counsel buyers against adding services. Get the details on this situation. This is a cautionary tale, as telling a client not to get services that the buyer wants is a liability to the agent. This is especially true with IAQ concerns because of the different levels of sensitivity people c...

Send us Fan Mail Laura and Jim talk with Myra Scheurer and discuss the importance of voting in local elections. Jim and Laura are taught how to look at the ballot early so as to know how the issues are described on the actual ballots.  Listen and learn about the candidate for judge in Guernsey County. myra.scheurer@kingthompson.com Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss people asking for discounts from inspectors and also for lower percentage of sales amount from agents. Respect others the way you want respected.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspecti...

Send us Fan Mail Our thoughts on liability when everyone comes to the home inspection. Were the sellers informed and were the buyers told who they could invite to the home inspection? Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura talk about the plans to build a home in the Hocking Hills area. Building a home is something they never expected to want to do. We are working out details with the builder and getting things coordinated for the items that we want in the home.  Biggest thing will be the masonry heater and the radiant floor heating . Here is the website I made to learn about camping th...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss a misconception that many home buyers have regarding who home inspectors work for.  Recommending a lower quality home inspection company or inspector harmed an agent's reputation with a home buyer unfortunately recently. Do not recommend a lower quality company for any type of work. It harms your credibility and referability.  This misunderstanding leaves agents in...

Send us Fan Mail Short inspection time periods are affecting agents and buyers. 3 -5-days inspection windows are frustrating agents and buyers, largely due to agents and buyers not realizing the timing of certain testing and lab procedures. Educate the home buyers correctly and avoid the frustration and looking not knowledgeable.  Set the proper expectations.   Support the show To learn more about...