Four Critical Aspects of a Thorough Home Inspection

Collin Nowak learned the art and importance of careful craftsmanship from a young age. As a kid he spent hours — holed up in the garage with his father — working on furniture and cabinetry projects. A practice, he said, that taught him that cutting even the slightest of corners can significantly effect the outcome of the final product.

It should come as no surprise then, that a quick search for Panther Inspections turns up a number of client reviews that read something like: “Collin is a man that dots his i’s and crosses his t’s … or … Probably the most professional and thorough inspection I’ve ever experienced … or … He analyzed every detail possible and walked me through exactly what he found.”

“I guess you could say that details are in my genes,” he explained to me in our recent interview. But like many of us, through high school and even into college, Nowak said he lacked clarity about what he wanted “to be.” That is, except for the fact that he was certain he wanted to be part of something bigger than just himself.

“When I was young I never dreamt of being a police officer, a doctor, a sports star, or anything like that,” Collin told me. “But I really liked the idea of being a business owner, however, helping people and making impact that I could actually see and experience.”

Fortunately, while working as project manager for a high-end remodeling & interior design firm, he finally got the spark of inspiration he needed to turn an important corner in his career. An argument about whether or not a project had been completed “to standard,” led his boss to sling the backhanded comment that if he cared so much, “he should be a home inspector.”

From there, as they say, “the rest is history.”

In this week’s episode of Voices of Impact, Collin and I discuss the common misconceptions that people have about home inspections. He talks about the innovative technologies that he’s incorporated into his practice. He explains the reasons why he often spends twice as much time inspecting his client’s homes than do some of his competitors. And we dive into his intense thirst for not only helping people but for sharing knowledge and empowering and impacting others.

Interview Post & Transcript: http://www.voicesofimpact.com/collin-nowak