Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!! THIS WEEK'S TOPICS -The Difference between renovation and remodel -Will $50K of renovation give you $250K more resale value -The Top 5 renovations for the most bang for the buck -Remodeling is replicating trends -Keeping up with Remodeling Trends -Wood Flooring -Vinyl Flooring -Lifestyles affect flooring choices when renovating THIS WEEK'S GUEST: https://www.irenovaterealestate.com/ https://www.instagram.com/irenovaterealestate/ Marlon Allen, owner of iRennovateRealEstate.com, grew up in the southern DFW area of Ferris Tx! He got started in the home improvement service business cleaning a flooring warehouse, cutting carpet, loading materials, & answering phones on the weekends & summers start back in 1993...at 14 years old. After 2 decades operating his own company his client base includes… homeowners, builders, realtors, investors, mortgage & insurance companies has given him a very well rounded understanding of the home improvement services industry. 00:06 Introduction
01:00 This is Marlon Allen of irenovaterealestate.com
01:58 Marlon’s credentials & experience
08:22 How irenovaterealestate.com began
09:40 What’s the difference between renovation and remodel?
10:22 Remodeling takes more steps
10:51 A consultant can get your house in best form to sell
11:44 Will $50K of renovation give you $250K more resale value
12:21 A $600K house is just the normal house on the normal street these days
13:26 Partnering with real estate agents helps increase their commission
14:12 Different associations can tell the return value of your renovation
16:01 The Top 5 renovations for the most bang for the buck
17:18 Is the 1980s stained oak cabinet dead or can it be worked with in renovations
18:56 Remodeling is replicating trends
19:59 Building a builder program for the home seller
20:52 What’s the approximate budget to renovate a $1.3M home
22:13 What’s the turnaround time for renovation?
22:51 How turnaround time is met with selected renovation products
24:20 We take the difficulty out of your renovation project
25:18 How do you keep up with current trends
29:27 Long term associations with subs fits well with renovation working as a family
37:30 Project guidelines posted daily for the crew and homeowner eliminate issues
41:54 Wood flooring renovation prices
42:34 Vinyl flooring renovation prices
43:12 When is luxury vinyl flooring renovation useful
44:43 When would you renovate with solid wood flooring
47:54 How does the real estate market look at flooring
49:20 Wood floors are still the #1 flooring source in renovation
51:18 Lifestyles affect flooring choices when renovating
53:20 Lightning Round with Marlon Allen LOAD BEARING WALL PROS: 24-hr Phone: 469.609.6115 Text: 214.624.5200 Email: info@loadbearingwall.com Website: LoadBearingWallPros.com #woodflooring #vinylflooring #flooring #makeready #homedesign #buyingahome #distressedhome #soiltest #soilmovement #pier&beam #pierandbeamfoundations #homeinspection #homerepair #newwindows #replacehomewindows #sewerleak #plumbing #hydrostatictest #sellersdisclosure #buyingolderhome #homedecor #homedecorideas #homerenovation #tipstobuyingahome #homeremodel #homeremodeling #homeproject #remodelingideas #kitchenremodel #houseflipping #HOA #Homebuyingtricks #homebuyingtips #haildamage #kitchenremodel #remodelpodcast #loadbearingwalls #wallrepair #demowall #design #floorplan #home #contractor
Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & don’ts to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!!
THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Harmony Brown, Founder/CEO of GreenWorks Inspections.
GreenWorks Inspections is the largest inspection company in Texas, focusing on property inspections, structural engineering, environmental testing, and pest control for both residential and commercial properties. Besides winning several awards, we have grown to a team of over 100 employees, including inspectors, structural engineers, account executives and administrative staff. We perform over 1500 inspections each month and have been successfully serving our clients for over 13 years.
https://greenworksinspections.com/
https://www.instagram.com/greenworkstexas/
https://www.facebook.com/greenworkstexas
THIS WEEK’S TOPICS:
- HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME INSPECTION WORK FOR YOU
- HOUSE FLIPPERS VS. END USERS
- ARE HOME INSPECTORS PIRATES?
- DO INTEREST RATE AFFECT INVESTORS?
- TEACHING HOME INSPECTORS TO SPEAK “HOMEOWNER”
- TAILORED INSPECTIONS
- LEED VS. ENERGY STAR
- VALUE OF HOME INSPECTION
- HOW TO TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS
- HOME INSPECTIONS TIPS & TRICKS
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🎙️🎙️ S1:E3 “HOME INSPECTIONS” 🎙️🎙️
00:00 Welcome to the Pros Podcast!
00:46 Introducing Harmony Brown & GreenWorks Inspections
14:24 Running a business... Details Matter! Extra Effort NEEDED for Customers
19:23 How to Start a Business
23:25 Home Inspection Business
25:15 Direct to consumer inspections
26:06 The Most Important Factor in Home Inspections
27:38 What Sets GreenWorks apart?
30:00 Unexpected Expenses
30:27 The Secret to Teaching Inspectors to Speak to Homeowners
32:00 Report protects the inspector
35:04 How to Make Your Inspection Work for You
37:45 Sewer Test
40:29 House Flippers vs. End Users
40:50 How do Interest Rates Affect Investors?
42:50 Tailored Inspectors
47:20 What are the Questions Home Inspectors Fear?
47:25 What 3 questions should homeowner as k Inspector?
53:24 LEED Green Home Certification vs. Energy Star
55:42 The Value of Having Your Home Inspected
56:44 Inspectors are pirates
1:00:25 Teaching home inspectors to speak homeowner
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LOAD BEARING WALL PROS:
24-hr Phone: 469.609.6115
Text: 214.624.5200
Email: info@loadbearingwall.com
Website: LoadBearingWallPros.com
OUR SERVICES:
Wall Removal: https://www.loadbearingwall.com/load-bearing-wall-removal/
From Wall to Door: https://www.loadbearingwall.com/wall-to-door/
Structural Remediation: https://www.loadbearingwall.com/other-services/
“Remodelit” (Kitchen Remodel only available in DFW metroplex): https://www.loadbearingwall.com/kitchen-remodel/
OUR SOCIAL:
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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@loadbearingwallpros
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Non-Profit): https://www.loadbearingwall.com/community/
Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment, and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!!
THIS WEEK'S GUEST:
Thomas Eaves with Eaves Realty Group
https://eavesrealtygroup.kw.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eavesrealtygroup
https://tr.ee/_Z-k_4qJcW
Thomas Eaves is a DFW area REALTOR. He's been in business for a decade. For the last 8 years, he's been at the helm of his real estate team, the Eaves Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty. Thomas is also a former real estate coach for over 70 real estate agents. He has supervised over $75M in real estate volume over his career.
TOPICS:
-BUYING OLDER HOMES
-FOUNDATION ISSUES
-DAMAGED ROOF
-PIER & BEAM FOUNDATIONS
-HOME BUYING TIPS - KNOW HOW TO MANAGE
-HOME WINDOWS
-PLUMBING
-SELLER'S DISCLOSURE
-HOA'S, NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS
-TIPS & TRICKS TO BUYING A HOME
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🎙️🎙️ S1:E1: "HOME - BUYING/SELLING, OLD vs. NEW, HELPFUL TIPS" 🎙️🎙️
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Buying Older Houses
02:29 Buying Distressed Homes in the Best Neighborhoods
03:11 Foundation Issues = They Are Inevitable
03:53 Moving Soil of North Texas
05:19 How Should Buyers Look at Foundation Problems?
10:43 Foundation and Roof Concerns are Not the Most Important when Buying A Home
11:10 What Should I Do About a Hail Damaged Roof?
13:04 How to Find a Foundation Professional
14:46 Foam Injection Can Fix Foundation Problems AND Swimming Pools
16:37 Pier and Beam Foundations
19:55 Pier and Beam Foundations Can Make Remodeling Less Invasive
21:15 The #1 Inspection Spot is the Electrical Wiring and the Panel Itself
26:45 Home Buying - Know to Manage
28:05 #1 Tip When Buying a Home
28:50 Home Inspections Have Advanced Far Beyond Previous Inspections
29:52 Home Windows
33:42 Is There a Difference Between Expensive and Cheap Windows?
34:51 What is the Dollar Value of Windows?
35:42 Plumbing Under the House
36:32 What is Hydrostatic Testing?
38:38 What you need to know about Sewer Leaks
41:54 How Much Does Hydrostatic Testing Cost?
43:52 Wood Rot or Insects
45:07 Location Issues
45:38 Older Homes Are Built BETTER
50:09 What is a Stigmatized Property?
50:50 Is a Murder or a Suicide Disclosure Necessary?
52:19 Some Things Can Easily Be Changed After Purchase
53:33 The Kitchen is the #1 Room Which Sells or Unsells House
54:18 Popcorn Ceilings
58:19 Drainage Problems
01:01:38 Seller’s Disclosure
01:03:32 Don’t Expect the Seller to Disclose Everything That Should Be Disclosed
01:06:52 Disclosure is Not a Binding Document, It’s For Information
01:07:27 Neighborhoods, School Districts, HOAs, & Property Taxes
01:13:21 What are the Benefits to HOA-FREE Neighborhood?
01:14:29 What are the Benefits to HOA Neighborhood?
01:18:06 Tips and Tricks to Buying a Home
01:18:22 How to Make a Better Deal
01:20:31 Negotiation
01:21:21 Repair Period
01:28:43 Lightning Round
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Uretek https://www.uretekusa.com/
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#theprospodcast#kitchenremodel #remodelpodcast #loadbearingwalls #wallrepair #demowall
Website: http://www.LoadBearingWall.com
The Pros Podcast S1:E1 Blaine Murphy (North Dallas Remodel)
Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment, and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!! THIS WEEK'S GUEST: North Dallas Remodel (Instagram) North Dallas Remodel owner/founder, Blaine Murphy got his start building homes in 2007, then soon started NDR. Blaine completes high-level, mid-level, & entry-level remodel projects and supervises all of his own projects. After the Hulcy bros met Blaine, they did several jobs together, and after taking Jason's advice, Blaine started another business, LBWP INTERIORS which is a subsidiary to Load Bearing Wall Pros that follows behind the Load Bearing Wall Pros and helps their customers put their projects back together in the DFW Metroplex. S1:E1: "HOME REMODELING"
(00:00) Beginning/Intro
(01:25) Introducing North Dallas Remodel - Blaine Murphy (owner)
(04:57) REMODELING: PROJECT TIMELINE
(06:27) Remodeling: You Need Time for Things To Dry
(07:47) Remodeling Timeframe: What You NEED To Know
(09:13) Remodeling Steps can Get "Out of Order"... it's ok!
(10:35) Construction... (Repeat After Me) it's a Series of ADJUSTMENTS
(14:31) Choosing a Contractor TIP: Check Their Prices
(16:19) Misconception That Contractors Have +50% Discount @ Places
(18:19) HOW MUCH DOES A HOME REMODEL COST?
[Four Categories: Basic 1, Basic 2, Premium 1, Premium 2]
(18:45) Remodeling Budget Basic 1 - "Lipstick on a Pig Remodel"
(21:01) Remodeling Budget Basic 2 - "Big Box Remodel"
(25:08) Remodeling Premium 1
(27:45) Remodeling Budget Premium 1 vs. Premium 2
(28:45) Remodeling Premium 2
(34:56) HOW TO FIND A GOOD CONTRACTOR
(36:13) How Important is Having a Remodeling Design? IMPORTANT!!
(36:59) Remodeling Design is good for Contractor
(38:25) Remodeling Design is good for Client
(39:22) WITHOUT a Remodeling Design CAUSES PROBLEMS
(40:45) How To Find A Good Contractror TIP #1: Ask 3 Questions
(42:15) How To Find A Good Contractror TIP #2: Check their Social Media, Ask To See A Job
(42:45) Good Contractors Keep the Job Site Clean
(43:24) Good Contractors Introduce themselves to the Neighbors
(48:40) DO NOT Find a Contractor on Google!
(50:38) Good Contractor's List
(50:52) Poor Communication = Poor Contractor
(52:22) HOW TO BE A GOOD CLIENT
(56:38) Lightning Round
Load Bearing Wall Pros:
Website: http://www.LoadBearingWall.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/loadbearingwallpros
YouTube: www.youtube.com/loadbearingwallpros
Instagram: www.instagram.com/loadbearingwallpros
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@loadbearingwallpros
OUR SERVICES:
Wall Removal
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