by Alan Carson | May 4, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
Wet basements are one of the most common house issues. While they have the potential to do some damage to a home, they can also really mess up a real estate transaction. The good news is that water intrusion doesn’t have to kill a deal. Before we discuss the...
by Alan Carson | Mar 9, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Sales & Marketing
Realtors know how stressful buying a home can be. The process can seem confusing and complex, especially for first-time buyers. A home inspector’s goal is to reduce anxiety, not add to it. The home inspection and report should provide clarity and reassurance. The...
by Alan Carson | Jan 27, 2023 | Advice for Agents
Throughout your career as a real estate agent, there’s a good chance you’ve toured or listed a home that had Kitec plumbing. When it comes to this controversial piping material, reputation precedes actual performance. In fact, while Kitec might have a bad...
by Alan Carson | Nov 24, 2022 | Advice for Agents
While the real estate market was steeped in a state of fast-paced bidding wars, there wasn’t always time for home inspections. Now that inspections are back, this doesn’t mean there’s a new hurdle for agents to overcome. In fact, home inspections...
by Alan Carson | Oct 28, 2022 | Sales & Marketing
Achieving success as a real estate agent requires a competitive advantage. If you’re looking for a differentiator that sets you apart from other agents, consider pre-listing home inspections, also known as seller’s inspections. Pre-listing inspections help...