Michael Almeida's - Pillar To Post - Professional Home Inspection Blog

The Pillar To Post Information Series is a valuable resource to help buyers and sellers to learn about how their home works and how to keep it functioning properly. From safety tips to energy conservation ideas, the series is educational for both real estate professionals and homeowners. Here ar...

Detecting and Addressing Radon Contamination in the Home More and more homeowners are considering radon detection a “must” - and with good reason. Health officials have warned that exposure to unsafe levels of radon can cause an increased risk of cancer. In fact radon is the leading cause of lun...

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Pillar To Post is pleased to offer a series of free educational seminars for real estate professionals. These useful presentations cover a range of topics including termites, fireplaces, mold, and going green – and may qualify for CEU credit. He...

Water Heater Safety & Relief Valve Discharge Overlooking the simple installation of an approved safety valve discharge pipe may slow down you sale!!!!! I always encourage agents that we work with to take a walk around their new listing. If you see this call us. We all have didigtal phones with c...

Condominium Inspections???? I find it odd that some people do not feel it's important to conduct inspections on condominiums. Check this photo. Electrical Hazard in a Condominium The above referenced photograph was taken at a NJ condo inspection we just performed. As you can see the scorching to...

HOME REPAIRS BEFORE SALE CAN ADD VALUE Many homeowners often overlook easy and relatively inexpensive fixes that can add real value to a home’s selling price. While major remodeling is costly and may not address the needs and tastes of prospective buyers, these repairs and maintenance suggestion...

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY CLIENT IN EVERY HOME An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A stitch in time saves nine. Wise words indeed - and especially true when it comes to home maintenance. At Pillar To Post® we understand the importance of following a systematic approach to home ...

  Whether you are making an addition to your home or remodeling your bathroom cabinets, eco-friendly choices can help you conserve resources and reduce your impact on the environment. As the demand for green building materials grows, major manufactures are expanding their affordable sustainable o...

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KNOW THE FACTS AND AVOID COSTLY SURPRISES WITH A PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION.As a real estate professional, you invest a great deal of time, money, and energy to market your listings. Between advertising, open houses, and meeting with clients, you need to get a good return on that investment. Don...