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5. SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE: Your Friendly Neighbourhood Inspector
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Join Jacquie McCarnan in this episode of "Keeping It Real" podcast as she delves into the world of home inspections with Victoria Ballantine, the Lower Mainland's sole female house inspector. Victoria shares gripping stories from her experiences, including mishaps with other inspectors and challenges in inspecting presale properties. She emphasizes the advantages of having a woman's perspective, highlighting attention to detail and the production of easily understandable reports. Plus, she stresses the importance of pre-inspections for older homes, tackling insurance issues related to electrical panels and plumbing materials, and concludes DIY repairs, expressing interest in collaborating with property management companies.
Adding a lighthearted touch, Jacquie shares her fascination with her entrepreneurial journey on social media, particularly praising the thrill of learning to build a wall. A positive movie review for "Gran Turismo," based on a true story, adds an entertaining touch.
Want to discover more valuable inspector insights? What are you waiting for—tune in now!
What was covered:
(00:36) Understanding potential property issues is crucial for buyers through inspections.
(03:36) Victoria's inspection discovered moisture issues before a property sale.
(05:12) New builds present challenges due to fast construction and overwhelmed inspectors.
(09:11) Challenges in conducting pre-sales walk-through inspections.
(12:19) Inspection reports are emphasized for legal protection post-purchase.
(13:34) The home inspection industry faces a scarcity of women.
(16:57) Insights into electrical panel issues and insurance challenges.
(18:30) Challenges associated with materials like polybutylene plumbing.
(19:38) Victoria's background and passion for helping people in the industry.
(22:48) Victoria's business, Allegiant Inspections, is mentioned with contact information.
(24:15) Jacquie’s daughter's business, Plunge Wellness, is a cold plunge and sauna studio in Squamish.
(25:27) Jacquie briefly shares thoughts on the movie "Gran Turismo" and recommends watching it.
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