The Pros Podcast

Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!!

01:00 This is Marlon Allen of irenovaterealestate.com

01:58 Marlon’s credentials & experience

08:22 How irenovaterealestate.com began

09:40 What’s the difference between renovation and remodel?

10:22 Remodeling takes more steps

10:51 A consultant can get your house in best form to sell

11:44 Will $50K of renovation give you $250K more resale value

12:21 A $600K house is just the normal house on the normal street these days

13:26 Partnering with real estate agents helps increase their commission

14:12 Different associations can tell the return value of your renovation

16:01 The Top 5 renovations for the most bang for the buck

17:18 Is the 1980s stained oak cabinet dead or can it be worked with in renovations

18:56 Remodeling is replicating trends

19:59 Building a builder program for the home seller

20:52 What’s the approximate budget to renovate a $1.3M home

22:13 What’s the turnaround time for renovation?

22:51 How turnaround time is met with selected renovation products

24:20 We take the difficulty out of your renovation project

25:18 How do you keep up with current trends

29:27 Long term associations with subs fits well with renovation working as a family

37:30 Project guidelines posted daily for the crew and homeowner eliminate issues

41:54 Wood flooring renovation prices

42:34 Vinyl flooring renovation prices

43:12 When is luxury vinyl flooring renovation useful

44:43 When would you renovate with solid wood flooring

47:54 How does the real estate market look at flooring

49:20 Wood floors are still the #1 flooring source in renovation

51:18 Lifestyles affect flooring choices when renovating

53:20 Lightning Round with Marlon Allen

Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to

THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Harmony Brown, Founder/CEO of GreenWorks Inspections.

GreenWorks Inspections is the largest inspection company in Texas, focusing on property inspections, structural engineering, environmental testing, and pest control for both residential and commercial properties. Besides winning several awards, we have grown to a team of over 100 employees, including inspectors, structural engineers, account executives and administrative staff. We perform over 1500 inspections each month and have been successfully serving our clients for over 13 years.

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THIS WEEK’S TOPICS:

- HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME INSPECTION WORK FOR YOU

- HOUSE FLIPPERS VS. END USERS

- ARE HOME INSPECTORS PIRATES?

- DO INTEREST RATE AFFECT INVESTORS?

- TEACHING HOME INSPECTORS TO SPEAK “HOMEOWNER”

- LEED VS. ENERGY STAR

- VALUE OF HOME INSPECTION

- HOW TO TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS

- HOME INSPECTIONS TIPS & TRICKS

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00:00        Welcome to the Pros Podcast!

00:46        Introducing Harmony Brown & GreenWorks Inspections

14:24        Running a business... Details Matter! Extra Effort NEEDED for Customers

19:23        How to Start a Business

23:25        Home Inspection Business

25:15 Direct to consumer inspections

26:06        The Most Important Factor in Home Inspections

27:38 What Sets GreenWorks apart?

30:00        Unexpected Expenses

30:27        The Secret to Teaching Inspectors to Speak to Homeowners

32:00        Report protects the inspector

35:04        How to Make Your Inspection Work for You

37:45        Sewer Test

40:29        House Flippers vs. End Users

40:50        How do Interest Rates Affect Investors?

42:50        Tailored Inspectors

47:20        What are the Questions Home Inspectors Fear?

47:25        What 3 questions should homeowner as k Inspector?

53:24        LEED Green Home Certification vs. Energy

55:42        The Value of Having Your Home Inspected

56:44        Inspectors are pirates

1:00:25   Teaching home inspectors to speak homeowner

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Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment, and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!!

THIS WEEK'S GUEST: 

Thomas Eaves with Eaves Realty Group

https://eavesrealtygroup.kw.com/

https://www.instagram.com/eavesrealtygroup

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Thomas Eaves is a DFW area REALTOR. He's been in business for a decade. For the last 8 years, he's been at the helm of his real estate team, the Eaves Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty. Thomas is also a former real estate coach for over 70 real estate agents. He has supervised over $75M in real estate volume over his career.

TOPICS:

-BUYING OLDER HOMES

-FOUNDATION ISSUES

-DAMAGED ROOF

-PIER & BEAM FOUNDATIONS

-HOME BUYING TIPS - KNOW HOW TO MANAGE

-HOME WINDOWS

-PLUMBING

-SELLER'S DISCLOSURE

-HOA'S, NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS

-TIPS & TRICKS TO BUYING A HOME

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🎙️🎙️ S1:E1: "HOME - BUYING/SELLING, OLD vs. NEW, HELPFUL TIPS"  🎙️🎙️

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Buying Older Houses

02:29 Buying Distressed Homes in the Best Neighborhoods

03:11 Foundation Issues = They Are Inevitable

03:53 Moving Soil of North Texas

05:19 How Should Buyers Look at Foundation Problems?

10:43 Foundation and Roof Concerns are Not the Most Important when Buying A Home

11:10 What Should I Do About a Hail Damaged Roof?

13:04 How to Find a Foundation Professional

14:46 Foam Injection Can Fix Foundation Problems AND Swimming Pools

16:37 Pier and Beam Foundations

19:55 Pier and Beam Foundations Can Make Remodeling Less Invasive

21:15 The #1 Inspection Spot is the Electrical Wiring and the Panel Itself

26:45 Home Buying - Know to Manage

28:05 #1 Tip When Buying a Home

28:50 Home Inspections Have Advanced Far Beyond Previous Inspections

29:52 Home Windows

33:42 Is There a Difference Between Expensive and Cheap Windows?

34:51 What is the Dollar Value of Windows?

35:42 Plumbing Under the House

36:32 What is Hydrostatic Testing?

38:38 What you need to know about Sewer Leaks

41:54 How Much Does Hydrostatic Testing Cost?

43:52 Wood Rot or Insects

45:07 Location Issues

45:38 Older Homes Are Built BETTER

50:09 What is a Stigmatized Property?

50:50 Is a Murder or a Suicide Disclosure Necessary?

52:19 Some Things Can Easily Be Changed After Purchase

53:33 The Kitchen is the #1 Room Which Sells or Unsells House

54:18 Popcorn Ceilings

58:19 Drainage Problems

01:01:38 Seller’s Disclosure

01:03:32 Don’t Expect the Seller to Disclose Everything That Should Be Disclosed

01:06:52 Disclosure is Not a Binding Document, It’s For Information

01:07:27 Neighborhoods, School Districts, HOAs, & Property Taxes

01:13:21 What are the Benefits to HOA-FREE Neighborhood?

01:14:29 What are the Benefits to HOA Neighborhood?

01:18:06 Tips and Tricks to Buying a Home

01:18:22 How to Make a Better Deal

01:20:31 Negotiation

01:21:21 Repair Period

01:28:43 Lightning Round

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The Pros Podcast S1:E1 Blaine Murphy (North Dallas Remodel)

Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment, and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!!

(00:00) Beginning/Intro

(01:25) Introducing North Dallas Remodel - Blaine Murphy (owner)

(04:57) REMODELING: PROJECT TIMELINE

(06:27) Remodeling: You Need Time for Things To Dry

(07:47) Remodeling Timeframe: What You NEED To Know

(09:13) Remodeling Steps can Get "Out of Order"... it's ok!

(10:35) Construction... (Repeat After Me) it's a Series of ADJUSTMENTS

(14:31) Choosing a Contractor TIP: Check Their Prices

(16:19) Misconception That Contractors Have +50% Discount @ Places

(18:19) HOW MUCH DOES A HOME REMODEL COST?

[Four Categories: Basic 1, Basic 2, Premium 1, Premium 2]

(18:45) Remodeling Budget Basic 1 - "Lipstick on a Pig Remodel"

(21:01) Remodeling Budget Basic 2 - "Big Box Remodel"

(25:08) Remodeling Premium 1

(27:45) Remodeling Budget Premium 1 vs. Premium 2

(28:45) Remodeling Premium 2

(34:56) HOW TO FIND A GOOD CONTRACTOR

(36:13) How Important is Having a Remodeling Design? IMPORTANT!!

(36:59) Remodeling Design is good for Contractor

(38:25) Remodeling Design is good for Client

(39:22) WITHOUT a Remodeling Design CAUSES PROBLEMS

(40:45) How To Find A Good Contractror TIP #1: Ask 3 Questions

(42:15) How To Find A Good Contractror TIP #2: Check their Social Media, Ask To See A Job

(42:45) Good Contractors Keep the Job Site Clean

(43:24) Good Contractors Introduce themselves to the Neighbors

(48:40) DO NOT Find a Contractor on Google!

(50:38) Good Contractor's List

(50:52) Poor Communication = Poor Contractor

(52:22) HOW TO BE A GOOD CLIENT

(56:38) Lightning Round

From Wall to Door

Structural Remediation

Kitchen Remodel (Remodelit)

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