Spring is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to get their home in shape for the months ahead. Not only is a well-maintained home more enjoyable for your clients to live in, it’s an important way to help protect their investment. Here are our top tips for homeowners: Winter can take a real toll on a…
Are pre-listing home inspections still a good idea? The short answer is “Yes.” Shifting market conditions create real challenges and opportunities on both sides of the transaction. But in most instances homes that have had a pre-listing inspection sell for more. It’s to the seller’s advantage to fully understand the home before listing, and it’s…
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil and propane in devices including furnaces, water heaters and stoves. These appliances are designed to vent CO to the outside, but incomplete combustion of fuel, improper installation, or blockages, leaks or cracks in the venting systems…
The EPA estimates that 1 in 6 homes in the U.S. is affected by radon. Any property can have a radon problem – old or new, well-sealed or drafty, with or without a basement. Prolonged exposure to unsafe levels of radon can create an increased risk of lung cancer; in fact, radon is the second…
Our homes harbor more than just our families and possessions. Home is also where pollutants, allergens and other irritants accumulate and thrive, with possible harmful effects on our health. Here are some simple steps homeowners can take to improve the air quality at home and increase their comfort and wellbeing. 1. Get a handle on…
High indoor humidity can mean more than an uncomfortable experience. Excessive moisture can cause mold and mildew growth, and when combined with warm temperatures can also allow dust mites to thrive. The causes of high relative humidity (RH) levels are varied. Showers, clothes dryers, steam from cooking, and splashing from tubs and sinks are common…
Municipal water systems are required to test and monitor drinking water supplies to ensure safe and good-tasting water. But what happens once that water has been piped to towns, neighborhoods, and homes? Older homes may still have service lines made of lead going into the home, which can cause lead to leach into the water.…
Municipal water systems are required to test and monitor drinking water supplies to ensure safe and good-tasting water. But what happens once that water has been piped to towns, neighborhoods, and homes? Older homes may still have service lines made of lead going into the home, which can cause lead to leach into the water.…
Fall is a great time for homeowners to tackle important maintenance items in and around the house. Doing these tasks will help them protect their investment, too! Caulk and seal around exterior door and window frames. Look for gaps where pipes or wiring enter the home and seal those as well. No heat can escape…
Technology evolution in home inspection now enables a number of advances that benefit clients and agents alike. Agents that take advantage of these developments will help improve their clients’ home buying and selling process and will save themselves time as well. Interactivity enables the buyer to review a visual inspection summary, offering expanded insights and…
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
