Sewer lateral line inspections are a common add-on service to a home or commercial property inspection. Sewage backups within the home, or repairs to the underground pipe that takes waste away from the home can be expensive which makes knowing the condition of the line an important factor in the purchase of a property. During […]
Professional salespeople take a lot of pride in their ability to help clients meet their individual goals and it is frustrating to everyone involved when we hit snags that slow the process down. When we proactively work to eliminate sales funnel chokepoints, we create smoother, more efficient transactions. ‘Sales funnel chokepoints’ are areas where the […]
Fundamentally every business is made up of processing systems and we see time and time again efficient systems lead to success. I know, ‘systems and processes’ seems like a boring topic. But when you dedicate a little time each week to focus on improving your systems you will reduce errors, improve client satisfaction, do more […]
Introducing the 2020 Veterans Day Poster Contest winner chosen by the Veterans Day National Committee. Congratulations Casey! The designer, Casey Brown, is a Marine Corps Veteran who served in the infantry and was deployed to Iraq. “I wanted to express the beauty and rigidness of the camaraderie in military service,” he said. “I would like others to […]
One of the questions I hear each year from my fellow veterans is Where can Veterans eat for free on Veterans Day. It can be a fun game seeing how many places one can get to in one day and it’s a big deal for people that are on a budget, or have few opportunities […]
Evergreen Property Inspectors short video explains why the home inspection is important to the home buying process. Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make and you want to have a certified professional home inspector look for major defects and safety issues in all fourteen major systems of a home. […]
Appliance manufacturer recalls can be researched for free through terrific sites provided to consumers through the US Government! During the inspection, we take pictures of the appliance data plates, including model and serial numbers. HVAC equipment, water heaters, microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens… There may be labels we cannot find or read, but, once you receive […]
You bought a new home, finished unpacking, made this space your own! Now is time to explore how the home systems are really functioning and get to know your new home. Every home has a story it wants to tell you on how to care for your home. Here is how you go about reading […]
It is easy to ignore minor problems with your home. You’re cozy, enjoying life, and most of the time that to-do list can stay out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, if you don’t take a couple hours per year to review your home and complete repairs while they are small, those minor issues […]
Working from home often means making better use of living space such as finishing the basement or attic. Ensuring there are safe exits from these spaces is a vital part of home safety and often required by local code requirements. By installing a basement egress window, you may also add value to your home provided […]
What are home inspectors doing to ensure occupants and visitors have a safe home inspection? We bring sanitizing supplies, clean our clothes…