Latest First time home buyers Podcast Episodes
Sewer Lateral Camera Inspection Limitations Explained with Chuck Lambert
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - February 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In 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 exper...
MMA Referee Michael Bell And I Discuss Investment Properties and MMA
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - January 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Mixed 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 thi...
27 -Bill 23 in Ontario: the More Homes Built Faster Act - what is it?
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - January 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 minuteEma talks breifly of what this Act means, which includes: "This legislation ‘cuts the red tape’ associated with additional residential units within new and existing houses, as well as accessory buildings. Now up to three residential units per lot will be permitted “as of right.” "
Do Home Inspectors Inspect Their Own Homes? Or Do They Hire Other Inspectors?
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - December 07, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Have 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 ex...
Listing A Home With Realtor Stacey Franklin
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - November 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Stacey 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....
Part 2: Flipped Home First Time Buyer Ray Rodriguez Post Inspection Interview with Rick Albert
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. I 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 ins...
How to Stay In Business While Inspecting In A Slowing Market
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 20, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIt’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...
How to Stay In Business While Inspecting In A Slowing Market
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 20, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
ADU's Explained with Realtor Rick B. Albert
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Real 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 implemen...
Got Rats? Don't Panic! Call Noam Chanero at Green Rodent Restoration!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - September 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Got 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 ...
Got Rats? Don't Panic! Call Noam Chanero at Green Rodent Restoration!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - September 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGot 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 you...
Attorney Greg Pyfrom Is Back With More Legal Advice for Home Inspectors
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - September 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In 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 ...
Army Veteran Ray Rodriguez Hires Me To Inspect His Flipped House! (Pre Inspection Interview)
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - September 04, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 1st 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....
25 - Mortgage Interest Rates - Some Facts
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - August 16, 2022 01:00 - 3 minutesEma talks about facts of the current interest rates and the real estate market generally.
Water Supply Plumbing Types and Correct Installation Tips With Robert Deyl Plumbing
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - July 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In 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 Episod...
Hardwood Floors With Kevin" Im A Floor Guy" Lehouillier From Colonial Floor Service of Pepperell Massachusetts
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - July 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In 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 th...
Straight Talk With East Coast Realtor Susan Ducharme
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - June 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In 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 pr...
Straight Talk With East Coast Realtor Susan Ducharme
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - June 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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 sell...
Why Every Fireplace Needs A Level 2 Inspection With Rory Foley From Chimney Doctor
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - June 07, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Episode #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 i...
All Things Roofing with Chris Keil From A-1 All American Roofing
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - May 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Chris 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. ...
Home Inspection Attorney Greg Pyfrom Explains Inspection Contracts And There Importance
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - April 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In 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 ...
What Home Inspectors Need To Know When Considering To be Insured Or Not To Be Insured | Stephanie Jaynes From InspectorPro Insurance Breaks it down.
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - April 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. InspectorPro 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 Ins...
Random Rant with Fellow Inspector Rico Sandoval And Yes He Brought The Beer!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 26, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Be 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, Inspe...
Sunday Random Rant with Fellow Inspector Rico Sandoval And Yes He Brought The Beer!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 26, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsBe 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 ...
GOT MOLD? DON'T PANIC! Just Put Some Bleach On It! LOL. Mold Inspector Bret Pfeifer Explains The MOLD Process.
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 Inspectio...
Pool Contractor Jeff Schulte Explains What You Need To Know About Swimming Pools
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 02, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Jeff 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...
CREIA Standards Of Practice Section 2: Exteriors With Bud Hayes
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - February 19, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 ...
Comedian Matt Neal Talks About His Crazy Home Buying Experience In Todays Market!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - February 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMatt 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, Mat...
Comedian Matt Neal Talks About His Crazy Home Buying Experience In Todays Market!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - February 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 f...
HVAC Title 24 Energy Efficiency Compliance! What Home Buyers, Realtors and Home Inspectors Need To Know.
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - January 28, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. HVAC Title 24 Energy Efficiency Compliance! What Home Buyers, Realtors and Home Inspectors Need To Know. What is Title 24? The California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards are designed to ensure new and existing buildings achieve energy efficiency and prese...
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