Posts from 2016

Why Didn’t the Inspector Catch it? November 1, 2016 “My contractor came over, and he said my home inspector should have caught this…” This can be a very confusing situation for a homeowner. Usually the contractor is there because of some issue that has arisen, and in the course of the repair or replacement he may make a ... Continue Reading

Vacant Homes October 1, 2016 I want to spend a little time on the sale of vacant homes. As a seller, definitely consider having the home staged. I’m sure we’ve all been in a vacant home before, and there is no getting around the fact that they just feel empty and perhaps a little lonely. That’s not the ... Continue Reading

How to Choose the Right REALTOR September 1, 2016 HomeTeam Inspection Service performs nearly 2,000 home inspections each year in Louisville and Southern Indiana, and we work with a LOT of real estate agents. As a result, we get to see up close and personal some of the good and not so great in the industry. We all have ... Continue Reading

Finding a Good REALTOR in Louisville, KY or Southern Indiana August 1, 2016 Perhaps I should have titled this blog, “Make sure you USE a REALTOR,” because so many people have an idea they can save money by skipping the agent. This is simply not true, and I need to be completely open with you regarding some of my past deeds and poor choices. Way back ... Continue Reading

Mold July 1, 2016 You have mold in your home. Wait- before you run out of the house screaming, please remember that mold is ubiquitous. The nice smell of fall leaves is actually the smell of decay and … mold. The real question with your home is this: do I have harmful mold spores in ... Continue Reading