Standing Out in Ohio Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss a few common ways they have seen recently in which home sellers were not well prepared by the listing agent. When sellers prep the home for the home inspection the home inspection actually goes more smoothly and leaves less concerns in the minds of the home buyers Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss what Ohio real estate agents need to know regarding home inspector licensing which starts July 1. The State of Ohio has placed some tasks squarely on the shoulders of the agents, mainly the listing agent.  Listen and find out regarding scheduling, signed agreements, agents getting approvals and needed information on the reports.  Habitation Investigation will...

Send us Fan Mail Eddie Knezevich of West Point Financial Group and Next Level Continuing Education is the guest on this episode. We discuss the financial education and the continuing education that they have that is focused on real estate agents. We also discuss the miracle of compound interest and the friendly way they help clients.  Eddie - 614-648-2440 For continuing education miller@next-level...

Send us Fan Mail Waiving the home inspection when buying is risky. Jim and Office Goddess Laura talk about a new program to quickly educate home buyers to help them be more knowledgeable if they put an offer on a home that waives the home inspections contingency. This class will reduce the odds that the buyer purchases larger issues than they want. The Commando Home buyer class is only $50 and tha...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss buyers waiving the home inspection contingency so as to increase the chance that an offer to buy a home will be accepted. Leaving the buyer more exposed to risk. Here is a way to help protect home buyers.  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...

Send us Fan Mail After receiving an email letter from the State of Ohio regarding home inspection standards and scheduling Jim and Laura discuss some information regarding the standards and regarding a task that is being added to the real estate agents involved.  Yes inspectors are to look at the interior of electric panels, however AFCI and GFCI testing is not required (odd) Support the show To l...

Send us Fan Mail Lessons learned from 2020, Jim and Laura discuss parts of an article regarding lessons that a business owner claimed he learned from 2020.  Cash reserves, safety nets for employees, omni marketing, watching expenses, etc.  for examples.  They also touch on on future things going on for the home inspection company, Habitation Investigation   Support the show To learn more about Hab...

Send us Fan Mail International Chef Tammy Kaiser of Kaiser Kreations LLC talks with me about her background in cooking for special occasions, fund raising events, U.S. Presidents and a Prime Minister. She is has an excellent reputation for being a person who can get it done in short notice with high quality results. She has catered for grand openings of new real estate offices, open houses and wou...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss some things that people buying a home should and should not do during a home inspection. Columbus Ohio 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 Columbus Ohio - Habitati...

Send us Fan Mail Walter McCormick talks about his AirBNB business and things to consider when you are looking at beginning to do short term rentals and to help ensure that things go smoothly for you. bestbnbincleveland https://youtu.be/VyV46ksCZ3Y https://www.airbnb.com/h/gordonsquaregetaway https://abnb.me/Z4UwsiGnybb https://instagram.com/dawsonmick3?r=nametag https://instagram.com/the_ohio_city...

Send us Fan Mail Theresa Barron of Take A Look Real Estate Brokers in Columbus Ohio discusses how she got first started in real estate and how the world of possibilities expanded for her with what she learned. As part of her real estate career she is teaching others mindset and helping people take control of their lives and finances. 614-778-8503  call or text https://www.facebook.com/takealookrea...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura describe ways in which home buyers accidentally or intentionally wreck their ability to buy a home. Be careful of what you do when buying a home. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Best Ohio Home Inspection Company Habitation Investigation provides home inspection services backed by free warranties to protect. Disclaimer: This post conta...

Send us Fan Mail Home buyer podcast seminar part 3, first time home buyer information, Now that you have gotten your preapproval, found an agent and had an offer to buy a home accepted it is now time to have the home inspection done. What is it, other inspections to consider, sewer scope, WDI , etc  Best Ohio Home Inspection Company Habitation Investigation provides home inspection services backed...

Send us Fan Mail Home buyer podcast seminar part 4, first time home buyer information, Your offer is accepted and the home inspection time period is going on, The appraisal and the title search is going on to protect those involved.  Best Ohio Home Inspection Company Habitation Investigation provides home inspection services backed by free warranties to protect. Buzzsprout - Let's get your pod...

Send us Fan Mail Home buyer podcast seminar part 1  Explanation of the home buying process. This first part discusses reasons to buy versus renting forever, credit scores, and pre approval Best Ohio Home Inspection Company Habitation Investigation provides home inspection services backed by free warranties to protect. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: Thi...

Send us Fan Mail Home buyer podcast seminar Part 2  Selecting a real estate agent, finding a home and putting in your offer, earnest money, as is home.  Best Ohio Home Inspection Company Habitation Investigation provides home inspection services backed by free warranties to protect. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss the difference in purpose of sewer scope VS doing a smoke test. They also tell a story from a recent smoke test and how what was discovered was not visible. Smoke test showing a leak from under a toilet    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...

Send us Fan Mail Jim talks with Heather Dunn and they discuss her love of historic homes, her genuine approach and her goals for the rest of the year. She is definitely worth getting to know and she just may be your "shot of whiskey". 614-560-9106 Heatherdunn.realtor Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company i...

Send us Fan Mail Liz Payne of Hosket and Ulen talks about some surprising coverage for home owners insurance. Racoons, bats, mice, flood? Her ability to research many carriers helps ensure the best options for her clients.  liz@hosketulen.com  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 C...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura talk a little bit about the myths regarding radon, such as does it even exist and types of homes in which radon can be at high levels.  Agents put themselves in a bad position when they give wrong information.  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 After a real estate agent told us her broker wanted all the agents in his office to start getting the license number of the inspector each time an inspection was scheduled we decided to provide updated information. https://homeinspectionsinohio.com/ http://www.licensedohiohomeinspection.com/ Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of th...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura of Habitation Investigation discuss VOC testing and share some stories. https://homeinspectionsinohio.com/air-quality-testing/ 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 - Habitatio...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss some of the many aspects of what is looked at as part of indoor air quality (IAQ) This is something that everyone should be looking at. Columbus Ohio 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...

Send us Fan Mail Zach Duffey of Mold Mentor discusses mold remediation and what agents need to know. Westerville Ohio Columbus Ohio mold testing and remediation. https://www.moldmentorconsultants.com/ 614-598-9224  call or Text 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 A...

Send us Fan Mail Jim and Laura discuss recent happenings at Habitation Investigation and share some stories. Marlon, a Bi-lingual inspector is beginning to get requests, VOC testing, EMF survey, and helping other agents. Best Columbus Ohio home inspection company Air quality testing in Central and Columbus Ohio Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of...