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…
If you’re a landlord, you’re probably well-adjusted to dealing with certain repairs—whether it’s after your tenant has moved out or while they’re still on the property. Of course, some potential repairs are more common than others, and it’s always a wise idea to stay prepared for some of the most frequent offenders. It’s always possible…
Real estate investing is an art form, and there is more than one approach you can take to the craft. One of the most common dilemmas is simple: is it a better idea to flip properties or to rent them out? Flipping can often lead to faster cash gains and is considered a lower-risk strategy…
Before you list your home, remember that potential buyers are going to be impacted by their first impression, and no one wants to purchase a house with a worn-down, unappealing image. Landscaping is a simple way to give your home’s overall curb appeal a huge facelift. Try adding height and curves into your landscaping or…
Not every home improvement project needs to break your budget. If you’re looking to give your home a new breath of life, there are ways you can do this for just a few thousand dollars or less. For instance, instead of remodeling your entire kitchen right away, consider starting a bit smaller. You could start…
Interested in remodeling your shower, but unsure where to begin? If you’re looking to upgrade your shower, there are several possible routes to the renovation—and, of course, it will depend upon your personal needs or preferences. Maybe you feel that it’s time to upgrade from a standard shower to a shower and tub combo. You…
For the structure of your home to remain sound and intact, one of the most vital elements is its foundation. If there is damage to the foundation of your home, you can have serious problems in the long run. So, how do you even identify whether or not a foundation is damaged? There are a…
As a homeowner, storm damage can be devastating. Following a storm that causes damage to your home, it’s important to stay calm and take the appropriate steps. Remain alert and stay cautious to prevent injuries while you work. Take stock of the damage inflicted by taking photos and writing detailed notes. At this point, it…
Before selling your home, it’s important to remember that aesthetics are an important factor for many buyers. So, before putting your property on the market, it’s a good idea to take care of some quick touch-ups to your home’s appearance. There’s a variety of ways to go about this process. For instance, how about a…
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.
