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It’s no secret that the real estate market has slowed down. Rapidly rising interest rates, uncertainty in the economy, and the looming threat of a recession have taken their toll. 

The latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that existing home sales in July declined by 20 percent. Existing home sales in August 2021 were 576,000. But in August 2022, only 451,000 homes were sold—a decline of 125,000 home sales.

With interest rates expected to continue rising into 2023, home inspectors (and all real estate related professions) will be watching home sales activity with a careful eye—and doing everything they can to drum up business. Make sure you stay informed with the latest news and information by subscribing to Working RE’s digital newsletter at:
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Isaac Peck is the editor of Working RE magazine and the Senior Broker and President of OREP.org, a leading provider of E&O insurance.

Isaac's timely cover story is about the slowing real estate market and how it can affect home inspection business's and others in the real estate profession. 

In a changing market we all need to start thinking more creatively to come up with new and improved marketing to reach the new customer which may be the seller about to list their property.

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🟢 If you are in the Los Angeles area and are in the process of buying a home I am available to inspect it for you. You can Schedule Inspection Online 24/7
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The scariest word in real estate is M-O-L-D aka the deal killer! Everyone panics when this is found on the property which is typically unnecessary. Mold can be removed however it can be an expensive and inconvenient process. 

Bret Pfeifer of Golden State Mold Inspections joins John Laforme to explain the process when dealing with mold during a real estate transaction to help remove the buyers and realtors panic level when they find out there may be a mold problem.

Mold remediation (the removal of MOLD affected building materials) is a process that Must be performed by qualified professionals (Not Uncle Bob). In most cases the person paying for the mold remediation chooses the cheapest person for the job and when this happens the remediation is incomplete and typically will fail a final clearance test. When a clearance test fails the remediation process needs to be performed again.

This podcast will help you better understand the process when dealing with a possible mold problem. So follow the steps for proper removal of MOLD affected materials and have a safe and healthy home..


John Laforme
Home Inspection Authority
https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/

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Bret Pfeifer
Golden State Mold Inspections
310-525-0619
https://goldenstatemoldinspections.com/

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🟢 If you are in the Los Angeles area and are in the process of buying a home I am available to inspect it for you. You can Schedule Inspection Online 24/7
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Matt Neal, The host of his own podcast Peace Of Chaos  Joins John Laforme for an action packed episode covering several topics like Matt's home inspection experience with john and his bad experience's during his real estate transaction. After looking at 30 homes before finding the right one, Matt explains in detail the good the bad and the ugly of buying a home in todays real estate market.

Matt Neal: Peace Of Chaos Link To Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-of-chaos-a-podcast-by-matt-neal/id1494040772

Matt also talks about his carrier as a comedian before the pandemic hit sharing stories about becoming a comic and his experience's with other comics like Joe Rogan, Brad Willians, Craig Shoemaker and Joey 'CoCo' Diaz. John shares with Matt that he was Joe Rogans neighbor and shares a good story about his experience with Joe. John also inspected Brad Williams house a few years ago and also knows Joey Diaz from Jui-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, Yes Joey Diaz can kick some ass LOL!

Thank you to our Episode Sponsor Guitar Ninjas
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John Laforme
CREIA Certified Home Inspector
Home Inspection Authority LLC
https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/

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Time management is the ability to use your time productively and efficiently. You could also think of it as the art of having time to do everything that you need, without feeling stressed about it.

Risk Management: (in business) the forecasting and evaluation of financial risks together with the identification of procedures to avoid or minimize their impact.

Are you tired of chasing your clients to sign inspection agreements and or make payments?

Are you tired of waiting on client confirmations? 

This podcast episode will talk about how to avoid these common issues when scheduling home inspections to make better use of your time and minimize your risk.

John Laforme shares his home inspection experience as a business owner with you to help you better mange your time by using inspection software and payment apps etc.

Are you still accepting paper checks from clients? If you are then you are leaving a big door open for potential problems. John also shares the times he received intentional bad checks from clients. This is why John no longer accepts checks period!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXzxEH5J8y5EW1lZ3LtDB0A

John Laforme
CREIA Certified Inspector
Home Inspection Authority LLC

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🟢 If you are in the Los Angeles area and are in the process of buying a home I am available to inspect it for you. You can Schedule Inspection Online 24/7
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John is joined by real estate agent Sona Gallatin of the Gallatin group from the Santa Clarita valley area in California.

Sona talks johns ear off in this action packed episode 12 that is packed with realtor and home inspector insight covering several topics like being better prepared for the home inspection process during this unprecedented time in the real estate market, bridging the gap between all parties for better communication which is key. Sona and John share some home inspection nightmare stories as well.

As you may know buying a home in this current real estate market comes with many challenges and obstacles for buyers and relators. This process is being rushed by sellers and is being fueled by overwhelming multiple offers on the property. This rush is causing the simplest issues to turn into bigger issues.

This can be prevented by taking a proactive approach such as the buyers realtor making sure the utilities are on by visiting the property days before the inspection to get a visual confirmation that electricity, water and gas is actually on. Do not rely on the sellers verbal confirmation, you may regret it.

Too often the homes to be inspected are not ready for the inspection date because the utility's are turned off or attics and crawlspaces are not accessible. This is mostly due to lack of communication between all and the rush of the home sales in this current real estate market.

John Laforme
CREIA Certified Inspector
Home Inspection Authority LLC
Los Angeles California
800-950-8184
Website
https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXzxEH5J8y5EW1lZ3LtDB0A

Sona Gallatin
The Gallatin Group
818-261-8306
Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern Counties
https://www.gallatingroup.net/

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Please feel free to email me what type of topics you are interested in as well as any other tips to improve your listening experience. john@homeinspectionauthority.com

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🔴 Please Subscribe To My YouTube Channel to receive updates on the video version of the podcasts and hundreds of real home defect videos I find during actual home inspections as well as how to maintain your home videos:
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🟢 If you are in the Los Angeles area and are in the process of buying a home I am available to inspect it for you. You can Schedule Inspection Online 24/7
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Does Size Really Matter? 

How Many System Defects Can A 1000 Sq Ft House possibly Have?

Listen to this podcast to find out.

Don't let the size fool ya they always say, its true these small home issues can easily outweigh a much larger house when it comes to system defects.
Each and every house needs to be inspected in the same thorough manner wether or not its under 1000 square feet or over 10,000 square feet.

This small house had about 40 recommendations and about 10 safety hazards. Most can be corrected by a qualified professional.

John Laforme
CREIA Certified Inspector #0155263

Home Inspection Authority Youtube Channel Link

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https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/

Listener Feedback Is Always Welcome and Appreciated.
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Please feel free to email me what type of topics you are interested in as well as any other tips to improve your listening experience. john@homeinspectionauthority.com

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🔴 Please Subscribe To My YouTube Channel to receive updates on the video version of the podcasts and hundreds of real home defect videos I find during actual home inspections as well as how to maintain your home videos:
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🟢 If you are in the Los Angeles area and are in the process of buying a home I am available to inspect it for you. You can Schedule Inspection Online 24/7
https://www.h...