Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsBuying A Home? Don't Panic! Let me help you set realistic expectations with your home buying process. Welcome to my podcast, My name is John Laforme I am a CREIA certified home inspector and the owner of Home Inspection Authority LLC. I am an active home inspector from Los Angeles. My podcast allows me to share my day to day home inspection experience's and knowledge to help home buyers, home owners, realtors and other home inspectors set realistic expectations with each other during the home buying process. The podcast feature's special guests such as actual home buyers, realtors and contractors such as Termite, HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing, electrical, foundation, drainage and other home inspectors. The purpose of each podcast episode is to educate all listeners to better understand the home buying process and how to take care of your home. Click here To schedule a home inspection in the Los Angeles Area: https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/schedule-inspection/
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Electrical Panels You Need To Upgrade Now!
April 11, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, during and after the electrical upgrade. I highly recommend Electric Brothers Co. Isaac explains what we all need to know about electrical panels and which brands you should replace asap! Electrical P...
Why You Probably Suck At Report Writing!
March 14, 2024 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn This episode Skip Walker and I talk about home inspection report writing and you probably suck at it! Yes this means you! The report is your product and thats what your selling to your client, so consider each and every report to be your masterpiece. Fine tune your reports or risk having a potential legal issue with your clients. A well written canned response for a system defect written in 1980 is probably not going to cover most of todays homes so remember to proof read your canned re...
Electrical Outlets And What You Need To Know!
January 29, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, during and after the electrical upgrade. I highly recommend Electric Brothers Co. Isaac explains what we all need to know about electrical outlets aka receptacles & plugs in your home including todays e...
Underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood Flooring & Luxury Vinyl Flooring
January 10, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBPart 2: Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood flooring and Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications. Emil also gives ballpark costs for different types of flooring cost and installation. Did you know that most engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring is discontinued after just a...
Code Check Series With Skip Walker Part 1
December 14, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBI am joined by home inspector Skip Walker who is also one of the co-authors of the Code Check series. Skip and I discuss report writing best practices as well as how to utilize the code check series of books. Code Check Series books are the most widely used code reference series in the U.S. Each Code Check book is a condensed guide to the most commonly used code sections. They include many of the most common code violations encountered by building inspectors, contractors, do-it-yourselfer...
Engineered Hardwood Flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl Flooring
November 04, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBEmil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss Engineered Hardwood flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications. Did you know that most engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring is discontinued after just a few years? This is great information from Emil, So if your buying flooring be sure to buy an extra box or two so y...
Is Home Solar For Everyone? The Final Chapter With Manny Hernandez
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIs home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home owners or all homes? Lets Ask Manny I met the owner of Solar Service Professionals Manny Hernandez when he hired me to inspect his home from a referral courtesy o...
What Causes House Fires with Fire Captain James Walker
September 23, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBFire Captain James Walker shares his 24 years of firefighting experience with us to better educate and bring awareness to common causes of home fires. Look, we all get complacent in our own homes and ignore potential fire hazards with everyday bad habits. Are you cooking dinner on the range and then going outside to watch the kids while the open flame is unattended in the kitchen? Are you lighting candles next to flammable materials? Are you falling asleep with a lit cigarette? If yes to t...
Multiple Legal Claims Including Rihanna's Leaking Home with Greg Pyfrom
September 11, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBGreg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer Rihanna had a major house defect claim on a home she had purchased where a major water leak into the home was discovered during a major rain event. Greg fills in some of the details. Support the show Listener Feedback Is Always Welcome and Appreciated. Is there a particular t...
Multiple Legal Claims Including Rihanna's Leaking Home with Attorney Greg Pyfrom
September 11, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBHome inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer Rihanna had a major house defect claim on a home she had purchased where a major water leak into the home was discovered during a major rain event. Greg fills in some of the details. Support the show Listener Feedback Is Always Welcome and Appreciate...
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 3 With Manny Hernandez
August 28, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIs home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home owners or all homes? Lets Ask Manny I met the owner of Solar Service Professionals Manny Hernandez when he hired me to inspect his home from a referral courtesy o...
Swimming Pool Disaster With Jeff Schulte
August 20, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBPool Inspector/contractor extraordinaire Jeff Schulte is this episodes guest, Jeff shares his experience with a recently built built pool by an unknown pool contractor that has completely failed. This below ground pool has multiple major cracks in it and the pool cannot be repaired. This pool will need to be completely removed and then rebuilt from scratch. Listen to find out the potential cost to remove and replace a pool. Listen to Jeff Schulte previous podcast with links below. https://p...
Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Trademark and how it may affect your business.
July 24, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBTodays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright/trademark cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what trademark means and how it may affect you and your business. A trademark is a type of intellectual property that helps to protect your brand by distinguishing it from competitors. It is used to protect the name, logo, or slogan associated with a product or service from being used by others without permission. Allan B. Gelbard, Esq. The Law Offic...
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 2 With Manny Hernandez
July 16, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBPart 2 with Manny Hernandez from Solar Service Professionals. Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home owners or all homes? Lets Ask Manny I met the owner of Solar Service Professionals Manny Hernandez ...
HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ for Home Owners Part 2
July 09, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part Two Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owners better understand their heating and cooling systems. Topics In This Episode: How often do you need to have your HVAC serviced? Dean recommends more maintenance on a ...
Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Copyright and how it may affect your business.
July 01, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBTodays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what copyright means and how it may affect you and your business. Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. Is your your website copyrighted? Is your home inspection report copyrighted? Is your youtube channel copyrighted? Allan B. Gelbard, Esq....
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 1 With Manny Hernandez
June 13, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIs home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home owners? I met the owner of Solar Service Professionals Manny Hernandez when he hired me to inspect his home from a referral courtesy of his realtor Larry Cook. I h...
How to Apply For A Building Permit In Burbank
May 26, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this podcast I discuss how to apply for a building permit in burbank California. I explain how to start the process to obtain your building permit, do not start your demolition until you have your permit in your hands or you may risk being fined. Website link to Burbank Building & Safety Division https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/building-permits Location: Community Services Building First Floor 150 N. Third Street Burbank, CA 91502 Building Permits/Plan Check (818) ...
HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One
March 29, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owners better understand their heating and cooling systems. Topics In This Episode: Is my air filter for my breathing and indoor air quality? How often should i change my a...
Heating & Cooling Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One
March 29, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owners better understand their heating and cooling systems. Topics In This Episode: Is my air filter for my breathing and indoor air quality? How often should i change my a...
HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part 1
March 29, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owners better understand their heating and cooling systems. Topics In This Episode: Is my air filter for my breathing and indoor air quality? How often should i change my a...
New Home 120 Day Recap of What It Cost Me So Far.
March 19, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode i talk about my repairs and costs being in my new house now for just over 120 days. I want to share this experience because some of you may be in the process of moving into a new home so sharing my realistic costs may be helpful to you. List of expenses: Locksmith Movers Plumbing Water pressure Siding Sewer Cleaning Insulating Exterior Walls Hauling & Cleanup HVAC upgrade Door and window Washer & Dryer upgrade Support the show Listener Feedback Is Always Welcome and Appre...
Home Owner Maintenance Tips With Realtor Lauren DiMeo
February 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBLauren DiMeo explains the importance of loan pre approval before you look for a home. Don't waste everyones time searching for a home without pre approval its pointless. Lauren also shares an interesting ice maker story. Lauren & I discuss common home maintenance tips for current and future home owners. If you live in a home you need to listen to this podcast. Contact Lauren if you are looking to buy or sell or if you just need honest advice about real estate. https://www.laurendimeo.co...
Sewer Lateral Camera Inspection Limitations Explained with Chuck Lambert
February 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn this podcast episode 37 I am joined by Chuck Lambert of Sunrise Inspection Services & Orange County Sewer Inspections. Chuck had some constructive criticism of a sewer video i posted on facebook so he reached out to me and shared some great information from his experience inspecting sewer lateral pipes. In return i invited him to be a guest on the podcast to get into some straight talk about real life on the job sewer line inspection experiences. Between the both of us this podcast is p...
MMA Referee Michael Bell And I Discuss Investment Properties and MMA
January 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBMixed Martial Arts Referee Michael Bell And I Discuss Investment Properties and his experiences as an MMA referee and Judge. I have inspected one of Michaels potential investments back in 2020 before the pandemic hit home. Michael breaks down why he walked away from this property and found himself investing out of state. Michael and I met back in 2005 when UFC Referee Big John McCarthy opened his ultimate training center in Santa Clarita California. We take you down memory lane with all t...
Do Home Inspectors Inspect Their Own Homes? Or Do They Hire Other Inspectors?
December 07, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBHave you ever wondered if home inspectors actually inspect their own homes they buy? I just bought a house and YES! I inspected it myself. So maybe you are wondering if I inspected my home any differently than I do for paying clients? Well, No I inspected my house the exact same way I do for all my clients. In this podcast I take you thru the steps of my home inspection one system at a time and explain the conditions I found and what my expectations where before I started the inspection. T...
Listing A Home With Realtor Stacey Franklin
November 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBStacey Franklin of Pinnacle Estate Properties Encino joins me to discuss Pre-Listing inspections. Stacey has been with Pinnacle Estate Properties Encino for 18 years, Stacey has also been In the Platinum Club for the last 5 years and in the top 15% of sales company wide. Stacey shares some great insight to help you prepare top sell your home. Take the proactive approach and get ahead of any potential deal killer surprises with potential buyer by scheduling a pre listing home and sewer came...
Part 2: Flipped Home First Time Buyer Ray Rodriguez Post Inspection Interview with Rick Albert
October 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBI am joined again by 1st Time Flipped Home Buyer and Army Veteran Sergeant First Class Ramiro Rodriguez (Aka Ray), United States Army Retired. Hires Me To Inspect His 1st House! Ray invited his realtor Rick Albert to join us for his input about his home purchase and inspection process. This podcast episode is the Post Inspection Interview! Ray had some great questions in the Pre-Inspection interview which helped set some realistic expectations about what i might find in his flipped home ...
How to Stay In Business While Inspecting In A Slowing Market
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIt’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 2...
How to Stay In Business While Inspecting In A Slowing Market
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIt’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 2...
ADU's Explained with Realtor Rick B. Albert
October 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBReal Estate Broker and House Hacking Investor Rick B. Albert Joins me to discuss all things (ADU) Accessory Dwelling Units. Rick is very knowledgable with ADU's because he has actually built one and lived in it for 2 years. Rick also helps his clients design and implement to make the process as smooth as possible. Rick Albert is a Realtor, House Hacking Investor, and Landlord here in Los Angeles. His expertise has been published in a variety of news outlets including Apartment Therapy, Ban...
Got Rats? Don't Panic! Call Noam Chanero at Green Rodent Restoration!
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBGot Rats Don't Panic! Call Noam Chanero with Green Rodent Restoration https://www.greenrodentrestoration.com/ Noam explains his rodent services to help homeowners understand why they have a rodent problem and more importantly how to fix the problem. Call for a free On-Site Inspection of your home or business. 800-989-8905 Green Rodent Restoration Services: Rodent Control Attic Cleaning and disinfecting Attic Insulation Installation 🔴 Subscribe for more videos https://www.youtub...
Got Rats? Don't Panic! Call Noam Chanero at Green Rodent Restoration!
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBGot Rats Don't Panic! Call Noam Chanero with Green Rodent Restoration https://www.greenrodentrestoration.com/ Noam explains his rodent services to help homeowners understand why they have a rodent problem and more importantly how to fix the problem. Call for a free On-Site Inspection of your home or business. 800-989-8905 Green Rodent Restoration Services: Rodent Control Attic Cleaning and disinfecting Attic Insulation Installation 🔴 Subscribe for more videos https://www.youtub...
Attorney Greg Pyfrom Is Back With More Legal Advice for Home Inspectors
September 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn this episode John Laforme is joined by home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom. Greg shares his 30 years of legal experience dealing with home inspection claims against home inspectors. Greg offers more legal tips to better cover yourself as a home inspector. John and Greg cover some report writing tips regarding condo inspections vs home inspections and how to deal with foundation and roof systems. And yes You Need to Carry Errors and Omissions and General Liability Insurance. If you ar...
Army Veteran Ray Rodriguez Hires Me To Inspect His Flipped House! (Pre Inspection Interview)
September 04, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB1st Time Home Buyer and Army Veteran Sergeant First Class Ramiro Rodriguez (Aka Ray), United States Army Retired. Hires Me To Inspect His 1st House! This podcast episode is the Pre Inspection Interview! I know Ray from the Jiu Jitsu academy https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/ in North Hollywood California. Check it out if you live in the area. Ray has been commenting on my youtube videos for several months and hinting that he was looking for a house for him and his wife. Well, he finally f...
Water Supply Plumbing Types and Correct Installation Tips With Robert Deyl Plumbing
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn this episode 27 I am joined by Robert Deyl to cover water supply plumbing types and correct Installation tips. You may remember Robert from episode 4 back in 2021. If not check it out here is the link for when you are done listening to this episode 27. Podcast Episode 4 Link: https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/podcast/ What type of copper do you have in your home or in the home you are about to buy? This question reminds me of the Matrix movie with actor Keanu Reeves, Should i cho...
Hardwood Floors With Kevin" Im A Floor Guy" Lehouillier From Colonial Floor Service of Pepperell Massachusetts
July 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this podcast episode I am joined by an old friend Kevin Lehouillier who fired me for being late when i worked for him when i was a young lad. True story! Well Kevin has been in the hardwood floor business for over 40 years in Pepperell Massachusetts. Kevin explains the flooring process for all of us. About Colonial Floor Service: We are wood floor specialists! Unlike some other flooring contractors that service all types of floors, we specialize ONLY in wood floors. Colonial Floor Servi...
Straight Talk With East Coast Realtor Susan Ducharme
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode i am joined by my east coast cousin Susan Ducharme who is a real estate agent in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Susan recently sold one of my investment properties for me in New Hampshire, So i thought having Susan explain what it was like selling my property in this crazy sellers real estate market. She had approximately 120 showings within 4 days and had 20 Plus offers during the 120 showings. 🔴 Subscribe for more videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXzxEH5J8y5EW1lZ...
Straight Talk With East Coast Realtor Susan Ducharme
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode i am joined by my east coast cousin Susan Ducharme who is a real estate agent in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Susan recently sold one of my investment properties for me in New Hampshire, So i thought having Susan explain what it was like selling my property in this crazy sellers real estate market. She had approximately 120 showings within 4 days and had 20 Plus offers during the 120 showings. 🔴 Subscribe for more videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXzxEH5J8y5EW1lZ...
Why Every Fireplace Needs A Level 2 Inspection With Rory Foley From Chimney Doctor
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 87.6 MBEpisode #24 with Rory Foley from https://chimneydoctor.net/ . Rory shares his chimney inspection experience with us regarding all things fireplace/chimney. We discuss the issues that only a chimney inspector can see with their specialized tools and training. So what is the difference between Level 1-2-3 Chimney Inspections? Level 1: A level 1 chimney inspection is the basic chimney inspection and consists of a visual inspection of all the readily accessible areas of your chimney. This in...
All Things Roofing with Chris Keil From A-1 All American Roofing
May 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBChris Keil from A-1 All American Roofing Joins me for some straight talk about all things roofing. I have run into Chris on many roofs in the past and he has always taken the time to answer any questions i may have had about roofing materials, flashings, skylights etc. Chris shares his 30 years of roofing experience with us which makes him an encyclopedia of all things roofing. Chris and I discuss: : Using aerial drones for roof inspections. : How to identify multiple roofing layers and t...
Home Inspection Attorney Greg Pyfrom Explains Inspection Contracts And There Importance
April 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn this episode John Laforme is joined by home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom who is a 30 year California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) trial lawyer who each year updates the Standards of Practice and inspection contracts. Greg shares his 30 years of legal experience dealing with home inspection claims against home inspectors. Greg explains what steps to take if you are a new home inspector starting up your own inspection business. Inspection Agreement Vs Inspection Contract?...
What Home Inspectors Need To Know When Considering To be Insured Or Not To Be Insured | Stephanie Jaynes From InspectorPro Insurance Breaks it down.
April 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBInspectorPro Errors & Omissions And General Liability Insurance Program. What Home Inspectors Need To Know When Considering To be Insured Or Not To Be Insured. I am joined by Marketing director Stephanie Jaynes of Citadel Insurance services the parent company of the InspectorPro insurance program. Stephanie simplifies complex insurance and legal concepts to help home inspectors protect their livelihood and avoid unnecessary risk. Stephanie explains the difference between E&O and General Li...
Random Rant with Fellow Inspector Rico Sandoval And Yes He Brought The Beer!
March 26, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 92.9 MBBe Advised! This is my longest podcast so far because Rico talks too much when he's drinking. Yeah, Rico brought beers and whiskey to the podcast to me drunk. Sunday Random Rant with Fellow Inspector Rico Sandoval About Many Topics such as beer, Whiskey, Lawsuits, Inspector Insurance, Tips for new home inspectors, home inspection business and marketing tips and advice for realtors. Long winded Rico interviews John about why he chose the home inspection business, John shares great stories w...
Sunday Random Rant with Fellow Inspector Rico Sandoval And Yes He Brought The Beer!
March 26, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 92.9 MBBe Advised! This is my longest podcast so far because Rico talks too much when he's drinking. Yeah, Rico brought beers and whiskey to the podcast to me drunk. Sunday Random Rant with Fellow Inspector Rico Sandoval About Many Topics such as beer, Whiskey, Lawsuits, Inspector Insurance, Tips for new home inspectors, home inspection business and marketing tips and advice for realtors. Long winded Rico interviews John about why he chose the home inspection business, John shares great stories w...
GOT MOLD? DON'T PANIC! Just Put Some Bleach On It! LOL. Mold Inspector Bret Pfeifer Explains The MOLD Process.
March 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThe 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 re...
Pool Contractor Jeff Schulte Explains What You Need To Know About Swimming Pools
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJeff Schulte Joins John Laforme in this podcast episode to explain what you need to know about swimming pools as a home owner and a home inspector. Jeff has been in the pool business since the 1970's (my favorite era by the way). His depth of experience is endless and he shares it all with us in this episode. Jeff explains child safety topics, electrical safety hazards, filters and pumps, copper pipe vs PVC pipe, worn pool finishes, decking and coping etc. If you are about to buy a home wit...
CREIA Standards Of Practice Section 2: Exteriors With Bud Hayes
February 19, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBEpisode 17: CREIA Standards Of Practice Section 2: Exteriors This episode has special guest Bud Hayes from Hayes Inspection Group, Bud is a CREIA certified inspector as well. Bud and I break down each sub section and explain the standards of practice. As promised here is a youtube video explaining how to identify if the doors are installed backwards. https://youtu.be/RXNfGy4c8fY CREIA Standards of Practice Residential Standards of Practice - Four or Fewer Units Part II. Standards of Pr...
Comedian Matt Neal Talks About His Crazy Home Buying Experience In Todays Market!
February 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBMatt 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-chao...
Comedian Matt Neal Talks About His Crazy Home Buying Experience In Todays Market!
February 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBMatt 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-chao...