Now that spring is here, it’s the perfect time to get started on season-appropriate home improvement projects. Although some homeowners will formulate a plan during the winter, others prefer to do what feels right once March arrives. You might know that you’d like to spruce up your property this season, even if you’re not sure…
Are you ready to list your home, but don’t want to make the situation more difficult by listing your property at the wrong time? This is a concern that many home-sellers have, especially if they’ve never sold property before and are unfamiliar with this side of the market. You might also wonder: Is there a…
Year over year, the real estate market is becoming more heavily dominated by Millennial and Gen-Z buyers. With so many young people joining the market as current and potential buyers, real estate agents have needed to adapt their advertising strategies. However, many others are asking: is it all that different to advertise to a Millennial…
If you’d prefer to make a real estate purchase as a limited liability property (LLC) rather than as an individual, this is completely possible. Purchasing property under your LLC comes with some unique benefits, as well as some pitfalls that you’ll need to stay aware of. Owners of an LLC have the option to purchase…
Although real estate is a highly rewarding field to work in, it isn’t always the easiest to get into. In fact, kick-starting your new career as a real estate agent can be a complex process. This can discourage certain individuals from pursuing this career path, especially if they don’t have the motivation and resources that…
Year after year, marble is named as one of the most desired countertop materials. When you consider the classic, timeless look of marble, it’s really no surprise. Marble countertops that are properly installed and well-maintained are capable of making just about any kitchen look sleek and sophisticated. Marble can be more affordable than you think,…
If you want the real estate experience to be more enjoyable for both you and your client, it’s important that you work to build trust. In fact, your ability to build trust can be one of the primary factors that influences whether your real estate business thrives or fails. Having clients who trust you also…
Value and comfort should be a priority in your home! If you’re like most homeowners, you always have ways that you could increase both of these areas. Consider these five electrical improvements for a more comfortable, cost-effective environment. Jump With Smart Technology If you haven’t made the jump into smart technology yet, you may want…
It’s easy for a small kitchen to begin feeling claustrophobic—nobody wants to feel cramped in one of the most important rooms in a home, whether they’re a buyer or seller. Depending upon how you choose to decorate the space, however, it’s entirely possible to make even the smallest of kitchens feel more open and welcoming.…
If there’s anything real estate agents love to debate, it’s the topic of open houses. While some agents consider open houses an invaluable part of their real estate strategy, other agents are skeptical regarding their effectiveness. As a result, there are some common misconceptions about open houses among homeowners—and these myths could be impacting whether…
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.
