Before a potential buyer stops by to view your property in person, they’ll likely consult your listing photos. Unfortunately, this means that if the photos are subpar, the buyer could be dissuaded from considering your property any further, even if it meets all their specifications. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to…
Upgrading an older or dated home can be a daunting process, especially if you’re working with a limited budget. Fortunately, you can make a large impact with small changes. Remove the knobs or pulls on your bathroom or kitchen cabinets and replace them with new ones. Similarly, upgrade lighting features to reflect the same metal…
If you’ve never been involved in the house building process, then you might not know how long it can actually take, on average. But if you’re interested in buying a plot of land and building a home, this is important information to become aware of. When labor conditions are good and there are no supply…
Have you recently raked the leaves in your yard? Even if you have, there’s still a chance you’ve been making some common mistakes. For instance, make sure you’re using the right type of rake to get the job done. When you opt for a narrow metal rake, it will be more difficult to gather large…
The housing market has gone through some memorable changes throughout 2020 and 2021. Most notably, housing prices have reached record highs. This was due, in part, to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mortgage rates have also been at a record low and fewer homes have been available. However, as we enter 2022, what changes…
It’s no secret that inflation has a powerful impact on the housing market. When inflation occurs, however, what exactly happens to housing prices? Inflation is notorious for worsening the demand-supply imbalance in the housing industry, leading to even higher prices. Homebuyers will attempt to hedge against inflation by purchasing a long-lived asset like a home.…
Home offices have become more common than ever. With this rise in popularity comes a surge of different home office trends worth checking out. One possibility is bringing hybrid furniture into the space. This is especially useful if you’re unable to create a dedicated space for your office. For example, you might have a coffee…
During certain times of the year, your home is going to be prone to different types of damage. When you remain aware of the risks you’re facing, it’s easier to prevent them and save money on expensive repairs. There are numerous repairs and other home improvement projects that become more prevalent during the winter months.…
Planning for retirement is important for someone in any profession. Many real estate agents are self-employed, however, and this can have an impact on the retirement planning process. There are three primary kinds of retirement that a self-employed realtor can choose from. One possibility is known as a Roth IRA, and it’s funded by your…
Maybe you’ve been considering investing in a “green” or eco-friendly property but aren’t sure if it’s worthwhile. If so, here’s the simple answer: Yes, it’s definitely a worthwhile investment. By investing in eco-friendly properties, you’ll be met with superior market performance and financial returns. Typically, a green property leads to energy savings of up to…
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.
