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Looking for a healthy home? Think the perfect house exists? Think again.
In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Atlanta Holistic Realtor, Tori McGee, to uncover the realities of real estate and home health. From hidden mold to failing HVAC systems and toxic renovations, they break down what buyers and sellers must know to protect their families.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why the “perfect” home doesn’t exist (and how to create one)
- Common hidden dangers in homes: crawl spaces, HVAC, water intrusion, VOCs
- Why healthy homes sell for more — and how to prepare your house before listing
- The truth about ERMI & dust tests in real estate transactions
- How to avoid bad remediation and negotiate the right way

00:00 – Intro & welcome to Never Been Sicker
00:22 – Meet Tori McGee: Holistic Realtor & Building Biologist
00:56 – How unhealthy are most homes?
01:30 – Buying vs. selling challenges clients face
02:50 – The myth of the “perfect” home
03:35 – Renovating vs. relocating: helping families decide
04:20 – ERMI & Dust testing in real estate
05:27 – Michael’s Florida home story: surprises in renovation
08:19 – Discovering termites, water intrusion & hidden damage
10:44 – Lessons learned from buying 4 homes
12:38 – Humidity myths: Florida vs. the desert
13:48 – Why remediation intimidates families
14:30 – The “wild west” of mold remediation & scams
14:57 – Why you shouldn’t buy at the top of your budget
16:45 – Even luxury homes have hidden mold problems
17:39 – Educating realtors & buyers about hidden issues
19:11 – HVAC servicing failures & their impact on air quality
21:38 – Why sellers should inspect homes before listing
22:25 – Healthy homes sell for more: value of transparency
25:11 – Why buyers should leave budget room for remediation
25:50 – Families learning the hard way with “perfect homes”
26:43 – Who wants healthy homes? Longevity, illness & wellness buyers
27:48 – Horror stories of poor remediation
29:30 – How Tori builds success with the right vendor team
30:27 – Negotiating credits vs. letting sellers “fix it”
31:21 – Final thoughts + where to find Tori

About Our Guest:
Tori McGee is a holistic realtor in Georgia, certified in building biology. She helps families navigate home buying and selling with a focus on health, safety, and environmental wellness.

🔗 Website: https://www.atlantaholisticrealtor.com
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