Before the sale or transfer of any property, a Level 2 chimney inspection is required. What exactly are we looking for when we conduct such inspections? Throughout the process, our goal is to provide an accurate assessment to the chimney in regard to its current status. We’re essentially trying to determine whether any minor repairs [...]
A clean chimney not only ensures that your fireplace burns brightly, but it also protects your home from fire and pests all year long. While most homeowners are aware that their chimney must be inspected and cleaned before lighting the first fire of the season in the fall and before a transfer of ownership, most [...]
If your client is in the midst of selling their home, they’re probably aware of the inspections their home will be subject to over the coming months. In an effort to save money, some homeowners may decide to simply take care of their chimney cleaning themselves. As their realtor, here is why you should always [...]
Duct cleaning has several benefits that homeowners are sure to appreciate. For starters, contaminants like dirt and dust can notably reduce the efficiency of an HVAC system, causing the system to work harder and cost more to run simultaneously. Additionally, duct cleaning removes dirt and dust that we maybe didn’t even know existed, keeping us [...]
Have you had your chimney cleaned in the last year? Yearly chimney cleanings play a large role in keeping our homes and families safe from harm. If you’ve fallen behind on your chimney maintenance, fear not! You might be surprised to learn that spring is the perfect time for a chimney cleaning. Here are four [...]
Inspections are one of the final steps in the homebuying process. When they don’t go so well, however, buyers you expected to pull the trigger on the home of their dreams could back out of the deal altogether. As such, it’s important to inspect each home for common issues before listing them on the market. [...]
Are you planning to upgrade your roof this year? If so, you’re probably pouring through all of your material options and weighing the pros and cons. There are a lot of roofing materials out there, and each of them offer a host of unique features and benefits. Out of all of the choices, however, we [...]
A chimney and fireplace are excellent perks when searching for the perfect place to call home. However, there are some things that prospective buyers should know before purchasing a home with a chimney. Be sure to tell your clients these key bits of information before they purchase the home of their dreams this spring! A [...]
Okay, that may have been a slight exaggeration. We don’t have superpowers and the closest thing we have to a Batmobile is our fleet of fully stocked service trucks. Even still, there is a lot we can do to protect you and your family from all the dangers associated with fireplaces and chimneys! Here are [...]
When homeowners put their trust into a real estate agent, they expect to have an expert in their corner looking out for their best interests. As you guide your clients through the homebuying process, be sure to have these questions in mind. Chances are the buyer and potentially even the inspector will gloss over them [...]
