What's Your Home Trying to Tell You? Shining a Light on Home Inspections

The Jones Zone

Interested in buying or selling a home and looking for a home inspector? Well, look no further! Real estate agent Darryl Jones interviews veteran home inspector Mike Birenbaum about what to look for when buying a home, common issues homeowners overlook, how technology has changed home inspections, strategies for communicating findings to clients, and tips for maintaining a home.

Episode Highlights:

• Home inspections help buyers understand the physical condition of a property and identify any issues needing repair. They should read the full detailed inspection report.
• Common home issues that homeowners easily overlook or put off.
• Technology allows inspectors to embed digital photos and provide very thorough inspection reports.
• When revealing findings, stay calm and constructive, and identify the priority issues.
• For maintenance, use a calendar reminder system to check filters, smoke alarms, pipes, etc regularly. Don't be complacent.

Key Questions Asked:

1. What advice would you give to first-time homebuyers during the inspection process?
2. What are some lesser-known factors about a home condition that can affect value but are overlooked?
3. How has technology changed the field of home inspection? What tools/gadgets are valuable?
4. Do you have any specific strategies for communicating inspection findings to clients?

Guest Information:

Mike Birenbaum

Website (National Property Inspections)

Phone: [phone]

Contact Darryl:

Darryl & JJ Jones Real Estate

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]