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11/14/2022

Many of you interact with Julia, our scheduling office manager.

It's her birthday today and we want to celebrate and recognize her -- so Happy Birthday to Julia!

09/30/2022

Supply chain issues and reliable subcontractors are two of the major issues impacting new home construction today. Using only examples from recent three-phase inspections, we discuss five consistent issues we've seen this season, and what professional agents can to do advise and protect their clients throughout the home construction process.

How builders view the current marketBuilder profit marginBiggest builder issues - inflationBiggest builder issues - labor shortageBiggest builder issues - ma...

09/05/2022

In observance of the Federal Holiday, our office will be closed today and reopen on Tuesday at 8am. Want to schedule an inspection? Email [email protected]! We will contact you on Tuesday morning...and it's one thing for you to cross off your list today!

09/01/2022

The #1 piece of advice regarding solar panels in online forums and articles is ask your REALTOR®. Are you prepared to handle client questions?

A recent study from Zillow showed that homes with solar panels sold for 4.1 percent more than similar properties without solar systems, but The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy says that a solar energy system will "likely" increase a home's value.

In this webinar, we cover the questions you need to ask before your clients list or buy a home with solar, along with other risks that most buyers ignore.

In today's webinar Matt tackles solar panels and homes.00:10 Intro00:32 Brief history of solar02:17 Invention of the solar cell04:13 Solar fun facts07:47 Ear...

08/25/2022

Our inspectors get asked frequently, "what type of mold is that?" during an inspection... and REALTORS® do, too.

In Matt's webinar this week, he takes a little dive into mold and WHY it is now such an issue for us (hint: post-war construction!), the most common types of household mold including "black mold", and most importantly, what to do when biological growth is present.

If you're a buyer, seller, real estate agents, or just a concerned homeowner curious about something growing in a corner of your house, this is a video for you. To make it easy, there are timestamps listed on the YouTube page if you need to get an answer in a hurry.

Mold is a broad term that describes a range of fungi that grow in the presence of a food source and, more importantly, a water source.This webinar will not m...

08/18/2022

Technology is a fickle beast and while some homeowners are proud of their smart home installations, the quality, installation, and longevity of each product is not something that's included in a home inspection.

We discuss smart home products for the DIY homeowner, where things go wrong, and if those smart home "upgrades" actually have any ROI when it comes time to selling the home.

We also include tips for sellers to ensure a smooth transition to the new buyers and answer agent questions.

(Timeline links are listed on YouTube.)

Matt is a chemical engineer and owner of a home inspection company in Central Indiana. Find us at indyptp.com!Technology is a fickle beast and while some hom...

08/12/2022

Our weekly webinars continue to generate amazing questions from agents -- and yes, windows can definitely be a pain during a sale, but it does not have to be that way.

We talk about window materials, bad window materials, window maintenance, and yes, we answer about eight different questions on failed window seals and why they are not usually a big deal.

Matt is a chemical engineer and owner of a home inspection company in Central Indiana. Find us at indyptp.com!Windows can definitely be a pain during a sale,...

07/29/2022

We had an unusual request for our summer webinar series: trees. Specifically, what are the worst trees for the central Indiana homeowner?

On our registration form we ask participants if they have questions we can answer during the presentation... and literally, we were amazed at the range of questions and what agents wanted to know to better help educate their clients.

If you have time, please watch our webinar and give it a thumbs up or subscribe to the channel. There's timestamps and chapters on YouTube if you prefer to jump to the portion that most interests you.

During this webinar we identify some of the worst tree varieties in Central Indiana and the damage they can cause to the home.00:10 Ten famous trees01:15 Ben...

07/25/2022

If you are a buyer concerned with buying a home where there has been a death (natural or unnatural), or perhaps you are helping sell a home where there has been a death... here is our webinar from last week where we tackle an extremely sensitive topic, and honestly hope that this information you never need to use.

Central Indiana Resources we spoke with for information on remediation services:BioOneMarionCounty.com 317-499-0614 - certified cleaning technicians. We spok...

07/15/2022

We held our first summer webinar for experienced agents seeking high-level information and felt compelled to share this recording for buyers and sellers who have concerns about the drought present in Central Indiana, and how that impacts the inspection process when buying or selling a home.

Thank you to the agents who attended this webinar along with the thought-provoking questions; each question was answered at the end of the recording.

00:00 What is a drought?01:00 Types of soil in Indiana02:30 Clay soil in Central Indiana06:10 How drought causes soil to shrink11:28 How to water foundations...

06/01/2022

Levi shared this photo with our team: we think he's playing hide-and-seek with the clients at today's inspection. They found him!

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05/10/2022

Indianapolis is starting to warm up and here's three things for a seller to do before the buyer's inspection:

* Ensure all utilities are on in the house
* Provide access to components such as electrical panels, water meter, and gas meter
* Allow access to storage sheds, attics, yards, crawlspaces, basements, and garages
* Move objects from around the water heater, furnace, and air conditioner to allow unimpeded access
* Move boxes and storage items away from interior walls

(Many thanks to Levi for this photo at his 12:30pm inspection today!)

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317-663-3186
www.indyptp.com