The Pros Podcast

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   ----------------------------------------------------------     🎙️🎙️ 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 #homeinspections #newhome #homebuyingtricks #Dreamhome #newconstruction #foundationrepair #foundationcracks #engineering #inspectors #commercialinspection #homeinspection #homeinspector #greenworks #greenworksinspections #buyingahome #structuralengineering #newhome #homedesign #homeremodel #homerepair #homerenovation #houseflip #houseflipping #construction #constructionfails #sewertest #sewerrepair   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: 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 “Down to the Foundation” (501c3 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️🎙️ 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 MBR Foundation Repair ⁠https://mbrgfr.com/⁠ Uretek ⁠https://www.uretekusa.com/⁠ #foaminjection #foundationrepair #buyingahome #distressedhome #soiltest #soilmovement #pier&beam #pierandbeamfoundations #homeinspection #homerepair #newwindows #replacehomewindows #sewerleak #plumbing #hydrostatictest #sellersdisclosure #buyingolderhome #homedecor  #homedecorideas  #homerenovation #homeremodel  #homeremodeling  #homeproject  #remodelingideas  #kitchenremodel  #houseflipping  #HOA #Homebuyingtricks #homebuyingtips #haildamage #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 From Wall to Door Structural Remediation Kitchen Remodel (Remodelit) #construction #constructionlife #constructionfails #constructiontips #constructionclass #homedecor #homedecorideas #homerennovations #homerennovation #homeremodel #homeremodeling #homeproject #remodelingideas #kitchenremodel #houseflipping #houserennovation #houseremodeling #houseremodel #kitchenremodel #rennovation #remodel #remodelingideas #remodel #contractor #loadbearingwalls #constructionsite #kitchenremodel #kitchenremodel #kitchenrennovation #theprospodcast#kitchenremodel #remodelpodcast #loadbearingwalls #wallrepair #demowall #design #floorplan #home #contractorpodcast #contractor #wearethepros#loadbearingwallpros