Real estate blog entries tagged with testing

Blog entries tagged with "testing":

testing: Why don't we strive for excellence?? - 07/23/08 09:58 AM

As an ex-manager of large offices for many years, I think I can speak honestly about the industry. It has always bothered me that the test for most people in the industry is dollars, not quality service. Just because you sell the most houses, doesn't make you the best agent. In … (2 comments)

testing: Testing Pays Off - 06/17/08 08:52 AM

Over at Trump University we have been running a multivariate test on one of our landing pages. The final results are not in but some of the initial findings are worth sharing. Here are a few key areas most businesses could probably benefit from when building out web pages or writing … (4 comments)

testing: How is a MOLD inspection different from a HOME inspection? - 05/30/08 06:26 PM

A mold inspection looks at virtually all the same areas of a structure as in a home inspection (except for the electrical system). Why?
Any area or system of a structure can be affected by or be in part involved in moisture intrusion which can then lead to mold contamination. The mold … (3 comments)

testing: Is Radon lurking in YOUR home? - 05/22/08 01:58 PM

All Homeowners should test their homes for radon, even if they aren't buying or selling. Do it for your families health! Prevention is the best medicine.
What is Radon and how could it affect YOU or your family?
Answer: Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.
Radon is invisible. And you can't … (15 comments)

testing: Mold, Moisture, and Your Home - 05/18/08 01:52 PM

Mold Basics
The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. Why is mold … (1 comments)

testing: Mold and Home Inspections - 04/11/08 08:23 PM

Mold and Home Inspections
Inspectors need to be very careful finding mold in the house. No matter where the inspection takes place, whether it be in the Bronx or anywhere else in New York, including Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, Yonkers, Manhattan or Westchester, finding mold in the house and particularly … (0 comments)

testing: Another Reason Not To Trust The Oregon Radon Threat Map - 03/21/08 01:57 PM

Here is the Oregon Radon Map.
Yellow is a very low "threat' of radon
Orange is a medium "threat" of radon
Red is a very high "threat" of radon
Everyone that argues there is no threat for radon in Oregon always points to this map. The maps were originally developed by the National Geodesic … (0 comments)

testing: What Do You Know About Marketing? - 03/17/08 06:50 PM

First of all what is marketing? Marketing is an element of sales. When you learn how to effectively market you will never have to make another sales call again. Why? Because you will be too busy handling the business that you are getting from your marketing.
Just think how nice that would … (2 comments)

testing: Let's Test BubbleGuru.com One More Time - 03/03/08 01:22 PM

The last time I tested BubbleGuru.com here on ActiveRain was in May of 2007. It was in Beta 3 at the time and it broke a few things for people trying to view these pages in IE7. Since I notified the developers of the problem at the time and it's been … (42 comments)

testing: EVERY HOME SHOULD BE TESTED FOR MOLD - 02/25/08 06:00 PM

How do I know if MOLD is growing in my home? Should I get the MOLD tested to find out what kind it is?
If you can smell a musty odor or see mold, you have a mold problem. Reliable sampling for mold can be expensive since it requires special equipment … (2 comments)

testing: What's Wrong With This Picture? 2/17/8 - 02/17/08 08:31 PM

This is obviously the crawl space of a house that is in a lot of trouble. Rumor had it a buzzard once lived here.

The moisture content and subsequent mold buildup were very high.
Richard

Comments in this blog posting are the copyrighted property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building … (1 comments)

testing: What's Wrong With This Picture? 2/16/8 - 02/17/08 08:17 PM

A family experienced symptoms of poor health and asked HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, to assess for mold and complete a home inspection. This is what we found behind the kitchen refrigerator. This area tested positive for stachybotrys, a highly toxic mold. The family has since moved out of the house.
Richard

Comments … (2 comments)

testing: What's Wrong With This Picture - 2/16/8 - 02/17/08 08:13 PM

testing: Mold Assessment Services - For or Against? - 02/09/08 12:25 PM

Some have suggested that mold services including testing and assessments are not necessary. I disagree and here is why.
First let me say that mold services are not for everybody. At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, we have undergone training at two agencies and I can say that this is a complicated subject and … (2 comments)

testing: Mold Assessment Services - For or Against? - 02/04/08 08:49 PM

testing: Question: Can mold exist on a frozen surface? - 01/24/08 03:57 PM

Answer: Yes! According to MoldREPORT, one mold type, cladosporium, is a genus that contains some species that can grow at temperatures near or below freezing. "These species can be found on refrigerated foodstuffs and even frozen meat." This information can be important if you suspect mold presence in your building but you … (2 comments)

testing: Question: How much does a mold assessment cost? - 01/24/08 02:03 AM

ANSWER: Protocol dictates that a mold assessment starts with a mold survey/inspection. From a mold survey/inspection comes a recommendation for mold sampling. Each component of this process has its own cost. Mold samples are charged per sample. Normally the most basic service involves a mold inspection followed by two air samples (one … (0 comments)

testing: Question: How do you take mold samples? - 01/24/08 02:01 AM

ANSWER: There are 3 types of mold samples that can be performed; indoor and outdoor air testing, contact (swab, bulk or tape), and carpet testing. A thorough and complete evaluation will usually involve all 3 types of samples.
There are two categories of mold samples taken. These include viable (field collected and … (0 comments)

testing: Question: Why should I have mold sampling done? - 01/24/08 01:58 AM

ANSWER: The science of mold is growing daily. There are literally hundreds of known species of mold and many more suspected. Different molds develop from different habitats. If you can determine what kind of mold you are dealing with you are more likely to find the source of the mold growth … (0 comments)

testing: Question: If I cannot see the mold is it still a problem? - 01/24/08 01:55 AM

ANSWER: YES! If mold is in your building it is a problem even if you cannot see it. The main health threat from mold is mold spores. Mold spores are microscopic. In other words you cannot see spores. Once dispersed the spores can be spread through the air. If mold is … (0 comments)

testing: Question: How and why does mold get started growing? - 01/24/08 01:50 AM

ANSWER: Mold and mold spores are present as a natural part of life on earth. As long as a habitat for mold growth is not inside a building then this natural mold is not an immediate threat to our indoor air quality.
Mold needs 3 things to survive: moisture, food source, … (1 comments)

testing: Mold Testing - 01/21/08 02:04 AM

Some have questioned the need for mold testing as part of a mold evaluation and resolution. I would like to respectfully disagree. Those who have been through a mold training program (as have the Inspectors at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, 615-376-2753) have learned that there are different sources for different … (0 comments)

testing: Mold issues continue to spread - 01/10/08 06:25 AM

I came across an interesting article concerning Mold lately, and I thought I would share it with everyone. Mold is becoming more and more prevelant in todays real estate transactions. As jury's continue to award damages to plaintifs across the country, it is only a matter of time until Mold really … (5 comments)

testing: Home Inspector Advise: A Story About Radon (January is National Radon Action Month) - 01/06/08 03:32 PM

A STORY ABOUT RADON
By Richard Acree
President
HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January is the National Radon Action Month. This is a story about radon that everyone should read. First a brief review.
Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas that is produced from the … (0 comments)

testing: "The Professional Home Inspector's Role - In a Real Estate Transaction" - 01/05/08 09:03 PM

When legal agreements start to come into play, such as during a home-buying process, a professional home inspector is hired to come out to assess and inspect the property in its entirety. The professional home inspector has become part of the real estate transaction. The home inspector plays a crucial role … (0 comments)

testing: Water, water and more water - 01/03/08 05:19 PM

I recently saw a TV commercial from a large drinking water company advertising how much we Americans fill the dumps with plastic bottles. Now they want to help save the planet by suppling us water in their filtered containers. They still offer the other non re-usable bottles. It seems like a … (8 comments)

testing: MC2 Home Inspections Indianapolis - 01/03/08 11:40 AM

We are a fully certified, licensed and insured home inspection company. Proudly serving all of Indianapolis, and surrounding areas. Locally owned and operated. Member of NSHI, IHINA and IIAQC. Also an accredited member of the Central Indiana Better Business Bureau and the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. Offering full service … (0 comments)

testing: How long after a leak before mold growth starts? - 12/31/07 02:38 PM

How long after a leak before mold growth starts?A lot of people ask us how long it takes mold to grow after a recent water incident; this is the most common question that arises in a persons mind after a leak.I am preparing this information for home owners, realtors, and future potential … (4 comments)

testing: Home Inspection Services, CT, Connecticut,Fairfield,Weston,Wilton,Easton,Stratford,Bridgeport,Milford,Westport,Darien,Stamford, - 09/17/07 09:28 AM

Home Inspection Services You need a home inspector. When you hire a home inspector, you are hiring an experienced professional who has training and experience in the building industry. It is the job of the home inspector to not only evaluate the condition of the house's major systems and structural integrity, … (0 comments)

testing: Environmental Inspections, Ct,Connecticut,Fairfield County,Bridgeport, Milford,Reading,Norwalk, - 09/06/07 10:01 AM

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testing: How Much Do You Spend on Advertising That Doesn't Work? - 09/05/07 03:37 PM

Here's a question: How much do you spend on advertising that just doesn't work? How many post cards, road signs, newspaper ads and flyers have you thrown money at only to get silence in return? We're interested, because advertising is important. You need to know what's working for you and what's … (0 comments)

testing: Testing 1024 pixel wide Real Estate Video That Doesn't Buffer Or Pause / Is It Worth The Effort? - 08/28/07 07:07 PM

Online video normally buffers...for us, it is usually one of the drawbacks of using video online.
However, our 640 pixel wide video doesn't buffer on probably 95% of the systems out there. So, always trying to push limits, we have been hard at work on pushing 1024 pixel wide video without buffering. … (3 comments)

testing: Beware of Mold Testing - 06/21/07 11:14 AM

In the real estate industry there is a lot of marketing for mold testing and mold cleanup. However what most consumers don't understand is that there are no standards and regulation of this industry and few states are moving toward regulation include my state Washington which has more natural mold and … (6 comments)

testing: Flashbacks to Corporate Life - 01/10/07 08:13 PM

In my previous life in the corporate world I was a Senior Business Systems Analyst for a Fortune 100 company - responsible for putting internal customers together with programmers and creating websites for our external customers to use.
A significant phase of every project involved testing the website - putting it through … (2 comments)