Are you trying to gain new clients as a real estate agent? Don’t forget that it’s just as important to retain the clients you already have. While no one is going out of their way to drive clients away, this exact scenario still occurs for some agents. What are the most common ways that a…
In the modern-day world of running a business, it’s essential that you have a social media presence. Not only that, but your social media presence should be active, and you should be succeeding at drawing in and engaging with clients (and potential clients). This, of course, is applicable to real estate agents. If you neglect…
Depending on who you are, inheriting a home from a relative can either be an exciting event or simply lead to stress and frustration. Although inheriting property can come with perks, it also permits a fair share of downsides—for example, not everyone wants to deal with the legal and financial responsibilities associated with the inheritance…
It can be easy to just dismiss synthetic turf as a possibility for your property. While many believe natural grass always looks better, that is far from the case. High-quality synthetic turf is visually indistinguishable from real grass and can be integrated seamlessly into the landscaping of your property in a natural and appealing way.…
Regardless of profession, everyone needs a plan for retirement—planning early, however, will save you a good deal of hassle down the line. If you’re a self-employed real estate agent, there are a few possibilities you’ll need to keep in mind to effectively plan for your retirement. Notably, there are three forms of retirement you could…
Real estate properties come in far more than just one form. Rather, a variety of different niches exist on the market. Depending on the niche you select, the amount of income you’re bringing in could vary, depending on the current state of the market. That being said, what are some of the current best specialties…
As a real estate agent, one of the most essential traits for your position is the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. If communication issues occur during the real estate process, the outcome can be disastrous, with closings becoming far slower and more tedious to reach. During the negotiation process, especially, it is crucial that…
Joe Holland Certified Home Inspector
Joe Holland is a native of Chattanooga, TN, and the North GA area. He attended a local high school and the University of Chattanooga.
Joe is married to wife Lisa for 30 plus years and has 3 daughters. He is a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church
His full-time career began in customer service and logistical management with various retail companies. After 20+ years, this evolved into a career focused on building/team safety and new site development. He has worked as a site safety manager/facilities inspector in multiple Amazon facilities and site construction projects with VW before continuing his education and completing the Home Inspectors certification with ASHI ( American Society Home Inspectors) and interNACHI (international Association of Certified Home Inspectors) and becoming a TN licensed inspector In 2019. Since that date, he has completed an average of 280 inspections a year. He continues to stay up-to-date on building standards and practices by attending training and seminars with various continuing education programs, such as HITA (Home Inspectors Tennessee Association) Having a background in home inspection and OSHA safety, Joe is well suited to inspect both residential and commercial properties.
Founder & President of PRECISE Inspections, Inc: Tim Larkins
Our Founder and President, Tim Larkins was trained by AHIT (The American Home Inspectors Training Institute) back in 2005 and has since become one of just a few local Certified Master Inspectors through the National Certified Master Inspector Board. Tim is Tennessee State Licensed (TN License #384) and Certified to perform home and commercial property inspections, perform Radon testing, is a Certified Residential Thermographer to consult water damage or water intrusion as well as home scans for energy loss areas. Besides Tim’s vast education in home construction and system components, Tim comes from the service and detail oriented field of Golf. That’s right, Tim’s “prior life” was an active Class-A Golf professional with the PGA of America serving as Head Golf Professional of Barnsley Gardens from 2002-2005 and working as an Assistant Golf Professional at the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club from 1999-2002. Golf has taught Tim to look at things considering the “big picture”. This meant managing the golf shop, driving range, golf course, upcoming tournaments, staff, course conditions, lessons, etc … all at the same time. And if something fell through the cracks, there was going to be trouble. Tim uses those same skill sets to look at your property … balancing all major and minor systems and how they’re working together to best get a “big picture” of the property and its overall condition. Tim is as honest as they come and the current president of “Christ the King” Lutheran Church in Dalton, GA.
