Meet a Mold Inspector Even in one of the driest spots on earth—the Las Vegas desert, there is plenty of work for mold inspector Vladimir Primaky. “It may be dry outside but inside there are plenty of opportunities for moisture intrusion that can cause mold to grow, such as roof leaks, leaky pipes, improperly adjusted...…
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Making money through knowledge – this is how appraiser Jeff Patterson sees his future. Patterson, in the real estate industry 30 years, is broadening his practice to include energy audits- using specific protocols to show homeowners how to save money on their energy bills and lower their carbon footprint.
Patterson sees this growing area as a…
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Editor’s Note: Appraisers and Home Inspectors are catching the energy-auditing wave- diversifying and adding to their bottom lines. Shining Light on Energy Auditing by David Brauner, Editor As environmental concerns among Americans reach a tipping point- saving our planet, becoming energy independent, saving money on the soaring cost of energy- appraisers, inspectors and others are...…
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Editor’s Note: Diversification is one of the keys to survival and prosperity in the new real estate world. Busy or not, right now is the best time to begin laying the groundwork for future success. Building Business: What’s Next? By Lore DeAstra, MBA, SRA, CDEI Most appraisers have been on a roller coaster ride unlike...…
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