Standing Out in Ohio Podcast

Our thoughts on liability when everyone comes to the home inspection. Were the sellers informed and were the buyers told who they could invite to the home inspection? Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

Jim and Laura talk about the plans to build a home in the Hocking Hills area. Building a home is something they never expected to want to do. We are working out details with the builder and getting things coordinated for the items that we want in the home. Biggest thing will be the masonry heater and the radiant floor heating. Here is the website I made to learn about camping there. Trothwood Forest Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

We discuss a misconception that many home buyers have regarding who home inspectors work for. Recommending a lower quality home inspection company or inspector harmed an agent's reputation with a home buyer unfortunately recently. Do not recommend a lower quality company for any type of work. It harms your credibility and referability. This misunderstanding leaves agents in a bad position. In these notes we share a link to an educational video for buyers Share this link to every homebuyer you work with and to sellers as well. https://youtu.be/x1bI8sTKZEU?si=6QMHJzT6fCA1f2C3 Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

Short inspection time periods are affecting agents and buyers. 3 -5-days inspection windows are frustrating agents and buyers, largely due to agents and buyers not realizing the timing of certain testing and lab procedures. Educate the home buyers correctly and avoid the frustration and looking not knowledgeable. Set the proper expectations. Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 (environmentalconsultantsofohio.com) Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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) Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.

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 showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) Schedule online if you need a home inspection or related services. If in need of a real estate agent definitely recommend checking the agents that have been guests on the podcast. See some fun home inspection findings Habitation Investigation LLC (@habitationinvestigation) • Instagram photos and videos For home buyers: What to expect from a home inspection. YT video for home buyers If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact us and let us know. You can visit Home (jimtroth.com) and go to the podcast page.