Every buyer is attracted to different amenities, which is why some of your clients look specifically for houses with pools and others immediately rule out any property with a pool. However, some features are almost universally beloved, like the fireplace. Do fireplaces add value to a property? Here’s what every real estate agent should know! [...]

Between spring rains and summer storms, you might notice moisture accumulating in your chimney. A leak in your chimney is not just a minor issue, as it can indicate severe structural issues that should be addressed as soon as possible. Masonry chimneys can last for many decades, but only with the proper care. Here are [...]

When your clients are getting ready to list their homes on the market, there are many different parts of the home that need to be inspected. One of the most important things is the chimney. As a real estate agent, you aren’t expected to be performing these inspections, but it’s a good idea to have [...]

You might not see the air ducts in your home, but they play a critical role in moving heated and cold air throughout the property. When your ducts are clean and in good condition, you will enjoy fresh air and minimal indoor allergy symptoms. However, over the years, your ducts will naturally accumulate mold, dust, [...]

Most homebuyers want to purchase properties that don’t need urgent work done, which is why it’s so common to ask about the roofing material and the installation date. Slate roofing is unique for a few reasons—clients might be less familiar with it, it only needs to be installed once a century, and it has many [...]

There are many different reasons why people have their chimneys cleaned on an annual or bi-annual basis. From better efficiency to improved home safety, chimney inspections and chimney cleanings are critical parts of owning a fireplace and chimney. One of the things that you’ll hear discussed when you have a cleaning is creosote. What exactly [...]

Energy prices have increased across the board, and many homebuyers are thinking about the cost of heating and cooling their dream homes. As a real estate agent, you can prepare for this new reality by learning new ways to showcase energy efficiency features throughout the average home. Clean Chimneys Are Most Efficient Encourage your seller [...]

Most homeowners know the basics about their fireplace and chimney, but they aren’t quite sure what’s going on inside. That’s totally fine, since you have professionals like Clean Sweep Maryland for that! However, when you are told that you need to install a new flue liner or that there is an issue with your current [...]

Many of your future clients are currently making new year’s resolutions for their properties to get them ready for listing. One of the very important things that should be on every home seller’s checklist is duct cleaning. Why does it matter, and should you really encourage your clients to have it done? What Does Duct [...]

Fireplaces are a gorgeous way to add ambiance to your home, but that warm and cozy feeling can quickly evaporate if smoke is coming back in instead of out. There are many different reasons why fireplace smoke might blow back into your home, and here are some of the most common ones. Look at the [...]