Rick Harrington's Blog

This was on I-270 in Columbus, Ohio.On my way to an inspection. Yep, that's a dog with goggles on at 65 mph. It never ceases to amaze me what people will do. Enjoy your holiday season and be safe !!!

This time of the year presents it's own issues due to the amount of home decorating.  Using both new electrical connections that can overload a circuit and more candles to set the atmosphere.Please be sure that you have changed the batteries in your smoke detectors recently and have tested the un...

We've all been frustated by others and the lack of timeliness.   I've started calling the client at the agreed upon time for inspection or showing. (always manage to get their cell phone). I state that "I'm just verifying I'm at the right location" as there could be a miscommunication in the numb...

How many times have you left a property only to go back and adjust the thermostat?  A tip that I've leaned is to put the lock box plate and or key at the thermostat location. On top of it if possible or on the floor next to it. I have also created a laminated door hanger with that message on it. ...

I recommend a rechargable high intensity flashlight for assistance in viewing homes without power or light bulbs that are not working.A high intensity light that is rechargeable in your car between stops is available for less than $25 at most hardware and Sam's Clubs.Once in the home direct the l...

I recommend that Real Estate professionals carry a good pair of binoculars to view roofs and chimneys.  This is particularly important to the agents and clients specializing in rehab properties. This would allow you to view roof of taller structures.  Just walk down the street a bit to get a good...

I have begun marketing Pre-Listing inspections in effort to help the Real Estate agent "buy" back some time on the back end of the deal.I have started to market the idea of paying at closing or 180 days whatever comes first (or some other predetermined time frame). Maybe offer discounts for payme...

I'll be providing Thermal Imagining with my home inspections in the near future and will be marketing that as part of the services.I'm interested in what your thoughts are with regards to Thermal Imagining and how they may affect your transactions. Thermal imagining is using a special camera to r...