What's Your Home Trying to Tell You? Shining a Light on Home Inspections
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:
- What advice would you give to first-time homebuyers during the inspection process?
- What are some lesser-known factors about a home condition that can affect value but are overlooked?
- How has technology changed the field of home inspection? What tools/gadgets are valuable?
- Do you have any specific strategies for communicating inspection findings to clients?
Guest Information:
Mike Birenbaum
Website (National Property Inspections)
Phone: (714) 936-9110
Contact Darryl:
Darryl & JJ Jones Real Estate
Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com
Phone: (714) 713-4663
