Standing Out in Ohio Podcast
Brought to you from Ohio based home inspection company of Habitation Investigation. Information helpful to agents and buyers. Conversations with professionals and entrepreneurs regarding their stories and what makes their companies and themselves stand out and gain competitive advantages. Listen to stories from Ohio real estate agents and related businesses to help you know how to improve and who to consider using for yourself or friends. Created by the owners of a highly rated home inspection company in Ohio and the Winners of Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest https://homeinspectionsinohio.com/
Episodes
221 episodes
Solar Panels And Your Roof Timeline
Thinking about putting solar on your roof? We break down the real numbers and the hidden costs most sales pitches skip. From roof age and orientation to removal fees and financing traps, we map out the path that makes solar pay—and the scenario...
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Stop Guessing: VOC Testing And Mold Testing Do Not Measure The Same Thing
Your house shouldn’t make you feel worse. We unpack the crucial difference between VOC testing and mold testing, and explain why treating them as the same can waste money, delay answers, and leave you stuck with symptoms. We also take you beyon...
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Home Inspections, Safety Rules, And What Stops The Job
Ever wondered what actually stops a home inspection? Not a dead furnace or a closed gas valve—but a city do-not-enter notice, active squatters, or a flooded basement inches from the electrical panel. We open the playbook on how professional ins...
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Buying A House? Demand Proof That Fixes Are Real
The repair was “done,” but the furnace cabinet was open and a part sat on the door. That moment kicked off a blunt breakdown of how buyers can protect themselves from empty promises, fake receipts, and cosmetic fixes that fail the first cold sn...
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Estate Home, Hidden Sewer Issue and How a No-Dig Relining Saved Thousands
A quiet estate home meets a busy family and the sewer taps out—under a foundation wall, no less. We walk through the call, the chaos, and the choices that turn a near $10k excavation into a fast, clean, no‑dig relining that brought the house ba...
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Preparing Your House For Winter Starts With Ventilation And Smart Maintenance
A scratchy throat and a pounding head turned into a hard look at what winter really does to a house—and how to stop small issues from becoming big, expensive messes. We open with the realities of backup teams and why a multi-inspector firm keep...
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14:33
When A Sump Pump Won’t Rest: Tracing A Costly Underground Water Leak
The sump pump wouldn’t quit, the skies were clear, and the water meter sat perfectly still—yet the service line whispered a steady roar. We follow that mystery from the first clue to the likely culprit: a hidden water leak just outside the foun...
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No, Radon Isn’t Plotting With Your Gas Stove
If the air in your home could talk, what would it reveal about your health five or ten years from now? We pull back the curtain on radon—the silent, odorless gas that seeps up from soil and quietly becomes a leading cause of lung cancer for non...
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From Tudor Hearths to Safe Chimneys: Heat, History, and How Not to Burn Your House Down
A roaring fire feels timeless, but the way we move heat and smoke has changed dramatically—from open hearths that once filled rooms with fumes to thoughtfully engineered systems that keep warmth in and hazards out. We explore how castles got aw...
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Chimney Scopes, House Fires, Hard Truths
Fireplaces feel timeless, but the safety of that glow lives inside a dark shaft most of us never see. We pull back the curtain on chimney scopes—the video inspections that reveal cracked terracotta liners, missing mortar, offsets, and even miss...
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Why You Need an Agent: Home Inspection Drama Revealed
Unexpected challenges can reveal valuable lessons in real estate transactions. When one of our inspectors encountered a malfunctioning jetted tub that temporarily sprayed water onto nearby surfaces, what should have been a minor incident quickl...
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15:56
Site Prep Nightmares
Trust your instincts and never skip the inspection - this crucial advice could have saved one Ohio family significant headaches with their new manufactured home. Their story begins with excitement about upgrading to a newer home on land they al...
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16:42
The Danger of Ignoring Your Home Inspection Report
What happens when you trust someone else to read your home inspection report? One homeowner's devastating story reveals the dangers of delegating this critical responsibility.Meet an older woman who moved to Ohio to support her daughter...
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14:03
Build or Buy?
Ever wonder if building your dream home from scratch is worth the hassle, or if finding that perfect existing property makes more sense? We tackle this crucial homebuying crossroads with hard-earned wisdom and practical insights.The hou...
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14:02
Seller Meltdowns: When Home Inspections Run Long
Ever wonder what happens when the delicate dance between home buyers, sellers, and inspectors goes sideways? We dive into a revealing situation that unfolded during a recent inspection that perfectly illustrates the emotional complexities of re...
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13:55
Toxic Houses: Hidden Dangers Homeowners Face
What happens when your dream home becomes a health nightmare? In this eye-opening discussion, Jim and Laura share three shocking stories of Ohio homeowners facing potentially life-threatening situations in their own homes.The first tale...
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22:33
The Great Buyer Pushback: How Market Dynamics Are Shifting in Ohio and Beyond
The real estate market is experiencing a significant shift with 71% of active agents making no sales in the last 18 months, creating both challenges and opportunities for those who can adapt to changing conditions.• 71% of active real e...
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Mold Nightmares in New Construction
Imagine you've just paid a deposit on your dream home—a brand new construction that should be perfect in every way. Now imagine the horror of discovering "mold curtains" hanging like Spanish moss in your basement before you've even moved in. Th...
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17:36
Would $800 Have Saved $323,000?
A seemingly perfect house becomes a nightmare in this jaw-dropping story of buyer's remorse that serves as a powerful warning for anyone considering waiving home inspections. We examine a case where homeowners discovered their recently purchase...
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21:12
Digging Deeper: What Every Rural Property Buyer Needs to Know About Mineral Rights
Ever wondered who actually owns what's beneath your feet? In our latest episode, we dive into the world of mineral rights - a concept that can dramatically impact rural property owners but is often misunderstood or overlooked during the buying ...
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14:02
Country Living: The Hidden Costs & Savings
The rural exodus is real. As more families flee city living for country tranquility, they're encountering unfamiliar territory: well water and septic systems. This candid conversation tackles everything you need to know about the financial real...
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16:55
Why Your House Needs Check-ups More Than Your Car Does
Home maintenance inspections are crucial for catching small problems before they become expensive disasters, just like regular car maintenance prevents breakdowns despite houses having far more components than vehicles.• Regular mainten...
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15:55
From Clueless to Closing: How Agents Should Guide Their Clients
The real estate transaction process breaks down when agents fail to prepare their clients properly, especially regarding inspection expectations and appropriate repair requests.• Frustration with agents who don't explain inspection proc...
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12:30
Inspection Waiving Regrets: The Hidden Costs of Skipping Due Diligence
Skipping home inspections might seem like a smart move to strengthen your offer in a competitive market, but this short-sighted decision frequently returns to haunt homeowners years later. Jim and Laura dive deep into the concerning trend of in...
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