Liberty Inspection Group - April 2019

Liberty Inspection Group - April 2019

Libertyinspectiongroup.com 610.717.3082 APRIL 2019

Warmer Weather Ushers in More Business and Potential Job Openings PREPARING FOR THE Busy Season

S uper Bowl Sunday is usually a turning point for us at Liberty Inspection Group. After two of the NFL’s greatest teams battle it out on the gridiron, our business sees a major uptick in inspection requests. The reasoning behind this is pretty simple: It’s starting to get warm outside. As all real estate professionals know, warm weather seasons are often the most popular for home buyers to look for new spaces. When it’s warmer outside, potential home buyers can get a great feel for the property they are looking at, and it’s just a lot nicer to be shuffling between open houses and tours. Think about it: Would you rather see a property when it’s cold and slushy outside, or see the kind of haven it could be in the warmth of spring and summer? Sure, there are advantages to buying in the winter. You have less competition among other home buyers, and you can see how a property will operate under extreme conditions. It can be very advantageous to buy a home in the winter.

a great problem for us because, with the uptick in the market, we’re being called out to service more inspections. Right now, we’re seeing more growth, and we’re excited for the future of Liberty Inspection Group. This also means that we have more work that needs to be done, and in order to keep up with the demand while maintaining the level of quality we expect from our employees, we need more help. That’s why, for the past few months, Liberty Inspection Group has been in hiring mode, and not just for inspectors. We’re looking for help from multiple experts with diverse backgrounds. We require our inspectors to take their time through each house or property they inspect. Our inspectors are available for two jobs per day, so they can devote the necessary time for each client. This gives them enough time to find the location in our large service area, observe what they can, and answer any questions our clients may have. Plus, the time slot allows our inspectors to put in the proper dedication into each variety of property we find. The small condos we service get the same amount of care as the 8,000 square-foot homes. That’s just what we expect no matter how busy we are. It may not be obvious to everyone what kind of work goes into an everyday inspection. Our inspectors are expected to put in their full devotion and dedication for each job, and we don’t believe in packing their schedules with work. We believe in quality over quantity. But we’re still growing, and while we’re excited to see where this growth takes our company, we know we can’t do it alone. We rely on the help of our expert inspectors and the trust of the greater Philadelphia area to keep property owners safe. That’s a job we’ll always take seriously, even as we get busy.

Still, warmer weather remains the most popular real estate time of the year, and we have to be prepared for it at Liberty Inspection Group. This busy season creates

Learn more about open positions and applying for a job online at LibertyInspectionGroup.com. –-Chris Earley

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Working for Yourself Chris Earley’s Book of the Month

Growing up the son of a highly educated father, Robert T. Kiyosaki noticed a trend. While his father worked hard and was devoted to his family and work, he was still poor, struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, his friend’s father was an eighth grade dropout and their family was living the self-made multimillionaire lifestyle. It was a contradicting phenomenon that got Kiyosaki thinking: How do you achieve wealth? In his 2007 self-help book, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” Kiyosaki details his observations from his childhood and the methods he personally used to retire by 47. As a personal finance author and lecturer, Kiyosaki details his own failures on his way to success and the steps he took to react appropriately to those failures. The methodology of going to college, gaining debt, working to pay off that debt, and retiring with a pension plan is no longer the reality for many people. Instead, Kiyosaki explains ways to find success by working on your own time and for yourself. Before I began Liberty Inspection Group, I was working a standard nine-to-five job for a large corporation. I scoffed at self-help books, and for the most part, I didn’t place too much value on learning from others who have found their own success. That is until I picked up Kiyosaki’s book.

I often say “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” was my “gateway book” and introduced me to how knowledgeable self-help

books can be and how valuable it is to learn from those who have found success. This book motivated me to quit my job and begin Liberty Inspection Group. Every day I’m glad I picked up Kiyosaki’s book and found a way to look at my reality differently. Now, I’m always

looking for ways that I can improve myself and my value through reading the lessons others have to teach. And it all started with “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.”

Learn more about Kiyosaki online at his website RichDad.com, and find “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” on Amazon.

OUR CUSTOMERS SAY IT BEST

"I’m in the process of buying my first home, and Liberty Inspection made this part so easy. I was nervous because my realtor said that inspectors book up, but I was able to choose from a variety of days and times on Liberty’s website and pay through their portal. When there was conflict on my first choice of day/time, someone from the office called me immediately and was able to offer me a better option. Jere was on time (already there when I got to the house), thorough, knowledgeable, and finished ahead of schedule, allowing me to get back to work. Highly recommend! Also, I got my inspection report the very next morning. Super convenient for negotiations. Thanks, Jere!" -Rebecca B. "Fast response to inspection request, friendly, professional. Patient and willing to answer questions and explain findings." -Matt M.

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REPAIR RIDDLES

The Importance of Getting Pricing for Maintenance

IsThis a Fact? Estimates can shift from expert to expert, but obtaining accurate pricing will help you serve your clients better. Never estimate based on your own expertise; instead, rely on the knowledge of a home maintenance expert. This will provide your client with real pricing, and surprises will be less likely. Furthermore, contracting experts will give you an edge in providing further assistance to your clients. The expert has already been to the home and assessed the damage, so they would be a great go-to source for the subsequent repairs. Need Some Help? In today’s specialized, niche market, finding a plumber, electrician, HVAC expert, and roofer can be a load of extra work you may not have time to do. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. At Liberty Inspection Group, we have a list of reputable contractors who we recommend. By using our contacts, you can establish a strong relationship faster and cut straight to the services you need.

At Liberty Inspection Group, we understand that one of the biggest obstacles to a sale can be a property that needs more work to meet its full potential. While repairs can be costly, being upfront with reputable pricing costs can help you establish a better working relationship with your clients and set your mark as a reliable source. IsThis Price Right? In today’s market, being honest about costs can set you above the rest. Once a buyer knows what maintenance and repair costs they may need to invest into a home, they will either be more open to considering the home as an option or move on faster

if the price isn’t right. This could grant you a quick sale or allow you to move to another potential buyer without wasting valuable time. Additionally, pricing out repairs can help you serve your sellers better. Updating a home will typically increase its value, and showing a seller the repair costs versus the value increase may convince them to spruce up their space.

Are you looking for more valuable information about inspections or real estate? Check out Liberty Inspection Group’s blog at LibertyInspectionGroup.com.

Inspired by Saveur Magazine

HAVE A LAUGH ON US!

With no fancy sauces, no frills, and no cheese, these All-American burgers are perfect for the start of baseball season. OPENING DAY HAMBURGERS

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound ground chuck, 80 percent lean 4 soft, white hamburger buns, split

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4 small leaves iceberg lettuce 4 1/4-inch thick yellow onion slices 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste Condiments of your choice

Ingredients:

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4 1/4-inch thick tomato slices

12–16 pickle rounds

DIRECTIONS

cooking until desired doneness, about 1 more minute per side for medium-rare, 2 more per side for medium-well. 4. Let meat rest for a minimum of 3 minutes. 5. To assemble, place patty on bottom bun and top with tomato, pickles, lettuce, and onion (in that order). Spread condiments on top half of bun and place on top of onion. Serve.

1. Lightly grease a small nonstick skillet with oil. Heat over medium-high. 2. While heating, gently shape meat into four patties 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Be careful to handle the meat as little as possible to prevent tough burgers. Season liberally with salt and pepper. 3. Sear patties on each side, about

Directions:

1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: PAGE 1 Warm Weather Changes PAGE 2 ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ Our Customers Say It Best PAGE 3 Why You Need to Price Out Repairs Opening Day Hamburgers PAGE 4 Read Up on National Library Workers Day

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