HomeTeam featured in Houston Examiner

HomeTeam Inspection Service was recently featured on the Houston Examiner website in an article titled “Teamwork Paved Way for HomeTeam Inspection.” The article discusses the HomeTeam brand and its commitment to teamwork, customer service and efficiency. Curtis Carr, owner of HomeTeam Inspection Service of Beaumont, Texas, said the franchise company’s team approach allows for more thorough home inspection results. He explained the many services HomeTeam Inspection offers and how they can be especially important to homeowners during the upcoming summer months. Greg Haskett, vice president of shared services for HomeTeam Inspection, showcased the growth HomeTeam Inspection has experienced in 175 markets throughout the nation. Click here to view the full article.

Teamwork Paved Way for HomeTeam Inspection
By Monica Coleman

Teamwork can really make a difference in business. One company that really knows this is HomeTeam Inspection, a national franchise operation.

Unlike most home inspection services that may send out an individual inspector, HomeTeam Inspection sends a team of professionals to its clients’ home. Why send out a team? The team approach cuts down on the time but increases effectiveness, according to Curtis Carr, Owner of HomeTeam Inspection in Beaumont, TX.

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HomeTeam Inspection Service Implements New, Time-Saving Inspection Software

Since its inception 20 years ago, HomeTeam Inspection Service has always strived to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to its ability to provide top-of-the-line service. A big part of the HomeTeam service is being able to quickly and efficiently deal with the paperwork related to a home inspection once it is completed.

Homebuyers and REALTORS® often are waiting on this information to proceed with the next steps in their processes, and it’s important for HomeTeam to get the information back in a timely manner. With the implementation of HomeTeam Inspection Service’s new inspection software, home inspectors are now able to provide even more efficient, professional and thorough inspections. The software allows home inspectors to have the latest technology at their fingertips, greatly speeding up the process from start to finish.

The new software allows HomeTeam Inspection Service inspectors to connect with both REALTORS® and homebuyers in a seamless and professional manner. Now, inspectors have access to online scheduling, which allows for inspections to be scheduled in real time 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Another feature of the newly implemented software system is that reports that are generated after an inspection is completed can now be delivered online. This is a quicker and more efficient way for the inspector to relay the information to the homebuyer or REALTOR®. Email reminders and confirmations are sent automatically to REALTORS® and clients under the new software, ensuring that each party is aware of the date and time an inspection will take place.

Being implemented this month, the new system has already had a positive response through its testing phase among franchisees within the HomeTeam Inspection Service system, with many noting that it has dramatically enhanced their ability to provide timely results.

The system is one more example of how HomeTeam Inspection Service is committed to constantly being at the forefront of its service capabilities. By providing its inspectors with this advanced system, they will be able to provide their customers with the best service available in the home inspection market.

HomeTeam Inspection Service Adds Wind Storm Mitigation Inspection to Services

By Greg Haskett, VP of Shared Services, HomeTeam Inspection Service

Over the 20 years that HomeTeam Inspection Service has been in business, they have continued to add ancillary services like pest, mold and radon testing in order to provide consumers with a “One Call Does It All” place for inspection services. This philosophy has been key in HomeTeam’s professional reputation in the markets it serves.

Even in the down economy, HomeTeam Inspection Service keeps abreast of the trends and recently has added a service which will keep its franchisees profitable and provide value-added services to the consumer. This year, HomeTeam provided certification to all Florida-based franchisees in Wind Storm Mitigation Inspections.

In 2007, the Florida legislature passed a house bill (#7057) which requires insurance companies to give discounts to home owners who have certain mitigation features included in their home. There is a 9-point checklist which a certified home inspector must fill out in order for the home owner to qualify. Home inspectors are required to be certified in this specialized inspection in order for the home owner to receive the insurance discount, which requires the inspector to fill out a form on the mitigation features of the home and take photos for proof.

There is such a large market for this inspection as a result of the passing of the legislative bill in Florida that HomeTeam Inspection Service has trained all of its Florida-based franchisees on how to perform this inspection and will be rolling it out to other franchisees throughout the system as well as other states adopt similar bills.

“HomeTeam ensures that its franchisees are equipped to professionally handle all issues related to the home inspection industry,” said Greg Haskett, VP of Shared Services. “Not only does our adding services help the consumer, it also puts money into the pockets of our franchisees.”

For more information on franchising with HomeTeam Inspection Service, call Greg Haskett at 800-598-5297 .

HomeTeam featured in The Beaumont Examiner

HomeTeam was recently featured in an article called “Protecting your home investment: Beaumont inspection company honored for achievements,” which published in The Beaumont Examiner March 14. The article discusses Curtis Carr’s achievements as a HomeTeam Inspection Service franchisee as well as promoting home inspections and the defective drywall issue that’s problematic in SE Texas. View the full article below!

HomeTeam featured in Louisville, KY YouTube series

Louisville, Kentucky franchisee Brian O'Rear is being featured in local realtor Mitch Thomas' video series on YouTube. In this first video, Brian explains his background, how he puts his team together, and what makes a great home inspection team. This is the first installment in a weekly series, so keep an eye out for more updates!

Local HomeTeam Inspector Appointed to TREC Inspector Advisory Committee

Texarkana owner/operator tapped for six-year term with Texas Real Estate Commission

Greg Eakin, owner and operator of HomeTeam Inspection Service in Texarkana, was recently recognized for nine years of hard work and dedication to the home inspection industry in Texas with a nomination to the Texas Real Estate Commission’s Inspector Advisory Committee. This committee draws six home inspectors from the over 3,000 registered inspectors across the state of Texas. Eakin is the second HomeTeam Inspection Service franchisee to be named to the committee, joining Curtis Carr who was appointed in 2007.

The TREC Inspector Advisory Committee provides expertise in correcting and updating the “Standards of Practice,” oversees state approved continuing education providers and classes, and enforcement for home inspectors across the state of Texas. This year, over 100 applicants applied to the prestigious position and Eakin was one of only three named to the state committee.

“I am honored and excited to be given a seat on this committee,” said Eakin. “At HomeTeam, we strive to present the most professional inspectors and provide the highest level of service to Realtors. Being appointed to the TREC is proof of how much we care about every inspection we perform.”

Establishing a successful second career after working in the manufacturing industry, Greg has served Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas for the last nine years and has brought a new level of customer satisfaction to the home inspection industry in the area. Greg and his team of inspectors are prepared to inspect everything in the home from pools to structural and mechanical systems. In addition, they also can perform testing for radon, lead paint and carbon monoxide within the home.

To get the job done faster and more thoroughly than their competitors, HomeTeam never sends an inspector to a job alone. No matter how small the inspection, clients always get at least one master and one supporting inspector. Over the past 20 years, HomeTeam has proven its methods are superior with an impressive track record and a growing base of satisfied customers across the United States.

Franchisee Profile: Michael Henry, franchisee of Bellevue, Ontario

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Location: Bellevue, Ontario

Something Interesting About Michael’s Story…
Having had a bad experience with home inspection in the past, Michael was impressed with HomeTeam Inspection Service before he became a franchisee. He appreciates the fact that the HomeTeam inspectors are, as suggested by the name, organized into a team, facilitating quicker yet more thorough inspections. As a HomeTeam franchisee, Michael underwent extensive training and earned a certification as a home inspector in order to become a qualified member of his own home inspection team. He now takes a very active role in his business, personally inspecting homes along with a team of licensed professionals, including a heating and cooling technician.

What Michael Did Before HomeTeam…
Prior to becoming a HomeTeam franchisee, Michael worked for 21 years in the printing industry. After a while, he decided he wanted to start his own business and began looking for opportunities to do so. Franchising seemed like the right choice since it offers him the kind of business where he can work out of his home and be his own boss, while having a solid infrastructure upon which to base his business model. These prove to be valuable assets in a down economy.

How Michael Specifically Found Out About HomeTeam…
Michael found HomeTeam after researching franchises online. He had experience with bad inspectors in his own home in the past, so he had a good idea of what to look for in an inspection company. The team-based inspections and superb organization of HomeTeam proved an immediate draw.

Why Michael Became and Loves Being a HomeTeam franchisee…
Michael says the best thing about being a HomeTeam franchisee is the great support system HomeTeam has in place to help its franchisees. Corporate frequently calls to help out with the business aspect, while a technical advisor is always one call away to make sure the inspection process is carried out properly. He’s also been able to work with his wife, who helps out on the accounting side of the business, and has a readymade part-time job for his 14-year-old son, once he’s ready to work.