Standing Out in Ohio Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Is it true that 40 percent of agents leaving real estate and how Habitation Investigation helps agents market themselves for free  Consistency breeds trust and our system helps agents be consistent.  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 Co...

Send us Fan Mail Brief update regarding an ethic complaint against an agent and other ethical things to think about.  Not disclosing you are an agent on marketing items and stalking like FB message, buyer not wanting their agent to get the report, etc 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 Two real estate agents are upset and here is why. Jim and Laura talk about the events that happened that are pretty much self inflicted by the agents or by the client. Learn from these occurrences.  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 Col...

Send us Fan Mail Mortgage company asks questions regarding well water and well gard.  Shocking a well and water filter when and why on each. Brief discussion on cisterns. Important to know for people moving out to a home with a well system.  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 Con...

Send us Fan Mail Laura and Jim talk about a scary situation at a home inspection. Always check those electric panel screws and the wires inside the panel.  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...

Send us Fan Mail There is a state bill in the state of Massachusetts to make home inspections a right of the buyer. This bill has support and sounds like a good idea to better protect home buyers and agents.  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 O...

Send us Fan Mail Megan of Purple Powered Pipe People (P4) is the guest and she talks about how they are able to repair sewer line issues to save real estate deals. The P4 process is faster and less disruptive than the usual dig and replace methods.  P4 can reline a pipe and avoid the time involved in digging up the yard and do it for far less cost. Purple Powered Pipe People, LLC In Ohio  Home (en...

Send us Fan Mail During a home inspection we came across a cistern in the city of Columbus. The home buyer was apparently told that the home was on a well. It is important to know that there are serious differences between a cistern and a well. Know the differences and how it can be a health and safety concern if not properly taken care of. Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investiga...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss how the concepts of Know, Like, and Trust are important in business and how lacking a component of those three makes a sale harder or completely can stop a deal.  Blind squirrel theory gets briefly discussed and how it enables some people to still occasionally get business.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura go over a class designed for house hunters to watch or listen to, so they know what to expect. Learn what things are commonly found and that should not be freaked out about.  https://youtu.be/x1bI8sTKZEU  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...

Send us Fan Mail Jim talks a bit about the most valuable asset that an entrepreneur has. That being themselves. Taking time off to relax, clarity breaks and consistency with routines is key to helping to ensure that you are able to stay sharp and productive.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus...

Send us Fan Mail Located only 20 minutes from Ask Cave in Hocking Hills. Trothwood forest is a place to camp if you want privacy and relaxation.  Jim and Laura discuss how Trothwood came about and how it will only have a few secluded sites for the enjoyment of campers.  Trothwood Forest Camping and the 3-day effect together (trothwoodforest.com) Meditation Relaxation Audios (trothwoodforest.com) S...

Send us Fan Mail Since we are affiliate members of the Board of Realtors we get emails from them. Laura tells what was in the latest email from them and those issues that were described regarding showings.  Jim and Laura also talk about the issues that they have been seeing very frequently recently and give a suggestion as to what agents can do to help protect themselves.  Support the show To lear...

Send us Fan Mail Laura reads a review of our home inspection company. Within that review are lessons that can help improve a real estate agents' career and help keep those agents out of lawsuits. Here is the Google review https://goo.gl/maps/uQeL37q4ZgJdYckc7 Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest...

Send us Fan Mail There are lots of way that the knowledge and services of a home inspection company and the home inspectors can be used. Jim and Laura go over some of these. 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...

Send us Fan Mail We talk about how just because someone has a license that  does not mean they will do a quality job. This applies to many fields outside of home inspections and real estate agents. 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 H...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss what agents often call a good or a bad report vs what an inspection company will call a good or bad report.  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 (home...

Send us Fan Mail This discussion comes from an agent needing assistance with fulfilling what an appraiser has requested.  Home inspection companies can often help with these situations and it is something that Habitation Investigation has done many times.  Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus th...

Send us Fan Mail Laura and Jim go over what a typical day for a home inspector ideally is like. However, there are often obstacles that get in the way of a completely smooth day. We go over a some of the things that happened in the last week.  There was also an agent with us during recording who joined in on the conversation. Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss the sharing of home inspection reports and the issue of confidentiality. State seems more aware of the issue and how sharing inspection reports with buyers other than the client of the home inspection company can be a problem for agents.  In this podcast episode, the hosts of the Standing Out in Ohio podcast discuss the importance of confidentiality in home i...

Send us Fan Mail Recent questions we received regarding sumps pumps not present, adding a bathroom, walk and talk (no agent should be asking for these) Passing out a report from a previous buyer 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...

Send us Fan Mail A resent article online titled  More Homebuyers Are Blaming Their Agents — And Hauling Them To Court is discussed. 9% increase in suits against agents. Average case is 39K It seems that the waiving of home inspections is resulting in more lawsuits. More Homebuyers Are Blaming Their Agents — And Hauling Them To Court – REAL ESTATE (realestateguru.biz) Support the show To learn more...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Kathleen Radcliff. Her varied experiences from news reporter to her own experience of purchasing of her own home got her prepped and motivated to become a real estate agent. Her goal when starting was to become a Family Realtor much like how families often have a family doctor, family insurance agents, etc that they trust at a high level.  Office 614-228-0808 Cell 614- 592-33...

Send us Fan Mail We talk to Judy Wilson of Howard Hannah in London Ohio. Our discussions range from the real estate market in Ohio rural areas, aliens, to how she serves her clients which brings her in consistent business and sales from those relationships that she values.  She is known for educating people on how to buy a home instead of renting.  It is best that they pay for their own mortgage i...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we get to have a discussion with Mike Janszen. If you do not know Mike you really should. He is experienced more than most real estate agents and has seen a few different types of markets. He shows a level of care for his real estate clients to be admired.   On his email signature it reads: Being Truthful is the main ingredient for Success! Definitely words to live...