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The Power of Technology
When I started Pro-Tech the name came from Professional and Technical. My intent was to always be on the leading edge of technology; to serve our clients utilizing the most...
Is your Home Inspector Shifting with the Contract and Market Changes? 3 ways we are!
Is your Home Inspector Shifting with the Contract and Market Changes? 3 ways we are! Report Language All you have to do is read the Facebook groups, internet forums, and listen....
One Message – One Goal…
Growth. A term that most all small business owners strive towards. Sure, there are some inspectors who only want to work part-time, or only want to be a one-man shop. I applaud...
Hybrid Water Heaters – Recent Innovations
Recently while inspecting a new home, this water heater was found. Surprisingly, this is a new construction home with an item that is not common in our area. Being an inspector...
in·teg·ri·ty
Real estate season is ramping up, which means my blog time becomes increasingly difficult to find. Sometimes though it’s a single event or topic worth sitting down to write...
Legacy v. Loyalty
Recently I received a recruitment email as a Realtor. This email was from a Broker whom I respect, and frankly admire what they have been able to accomplish. However, immediately...
Best of 2021
Welcome to our first annual Best of Inspection Photos for 2021. Active on national forums and message boards, we've assembled this collection during 2021 from all of the sources...
Really Trulia? (Zillow Group) – Beware of the Big Bad Realtor and Home Inspector
For me the real estate behemoth Zillow has just hit another all-time low. After announcing late last year they would stop buying homes due to poor management, now they begin to...
Lessons from Mayfield
Many of us have been following the deadly tornado outbreak across 4 states on December 10-11, 2021, especially the town of Mayfield, KY which was decimated by a preliminary EF-4...
90-Day Warranties – I was wrong…
I was wrong… Chris Stapleton and Craig Wiseman penned the words of this country song. A story about a man whose words cost him a woman he loved and needed so dearly. I can't help...
Generational Wealth Gap
Pro-Tech Inspections is dedicated to promoting diversity and embracing conversations regarding wealth. Many businesses fear having discussions regarding race, inequality, and...
What is a Sewer Scope and Why do I Need One?
Sewer Video Line Inspections Should I video the sewer line? What will it reveal ? How do they do it ? When to video the sewer line When toilets, sinks and tubs consistently don’t...
We are now a Weather Ready Ambassador!
Most of you are aware that a passion of mine is weather. Annually, for 3-4 weeks I partner with NOAA on storm chasing expeditions in the plains chasing tornadoes. Much of the...
Expansion Tanks
Expansion tanks are required when water in a home can’t expand back into the water main. As a general rule of thumb, this was required for gas water heaters in 2015 and electric...
I’m doing my first deal as a Realtor!
No, I’m not getting into real estate, but rather helping my significant other buy a home. The main advantage is to help someone very close to me buy the home, but I am also...