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4 more home inspection company sales pitches and what to do about them…PT2

I got a lot of (mostly) good feedback on the last article about home inspection company sales pitches, so why not kick off the winter blogging season with four more tried and true goodies: 1. “My report is better because it’s (insert number typically greater than 30) pages…” What it can mean: “…the report will […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 26, 2016
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4 home inspection company sales pitches and what to do about them….

 Spring is here (at last) in Massachusetts, and it’s getting to be that time again when jobs  are abundant and competition is on the rise. Like many in the Real Estate profession, home inspection companies can be subject to being perceived as commodities – that somehow we are all alike, separated only by cost. As competition rises, so […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 26, 2016
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4 more home inspection company sales pitches and what to do about them…

I got a lot of (mostly) good feedback on the last article about home inspection company sales pitches, so why not kick off the winter blogging season with four more tried and true goodies: 1. “My report is better because it’s (insert number typically greater than 30) pages…” What it can mean: “…the report will […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 26, 2016
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Mold Testing, Remediation, and Prevention – Why You Need an Expert

We’ve all heard about the health dangers of mold in residential and commercial buildings. Having measures in place to prevent or control the growth of mold is of course prudent, and mold remediation is a necessary and often difficult task. For mold testing, control, and remediation, it is best to rely upon an expert in the […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 26, 2016
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Mold and Bleach – The Real Truth

One of the questions I hear most in regards to cleaning up mold in the household is: “Should I just use some bleach on it?”. Here’s an emphatic answer for you: No! Household bleach is generally a solution containing 4-6% sodium hypochlorite and 0.01-0.05% sodium hydroxide. It is most frequently used as a disinfectant or a bleaching […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 25, 2016
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Dealing with Polybutylene piping at the Home Inspection

OK, you’ve just finished your MA home inspection and your inspector has noted the presence of water supply lines in the home made of Polybutylene Plastic, also known as “PB pipe”. So, what’s the scoop? PB pipe was manufactured between 1978 and 1994 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It offered plenty of advantages over […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 25, 2016
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The Truth about Mold Air Testing in your Home

Often times, I get a chance to ask a potential customer of mine on the phone what some of the other companies may be offering for services and/or prices. It’s a great way to stay competitive. It’s also a great way to keep abreast of what’s going on. When it comes to Mold Inspection and […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 25, 2016
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The Truth about Mold Air Testing in your Home

Often times, I get a chance to ask a potential customer of mine on the phone what some of the other companies may be offering for services and/or prices. It’s a great way to stay competitive. It’s also a great way to keep abreast of what’s going on. When it comes to Mold Inspection and […]

  • by Mike Ciavattieri
  • October 25, 2016
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