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Keeping it Real
Meet Jacquie McCarnan your host for Keeping it Real, the Vancouver and area residential real estate podcast that aims to demystify all things real estate in our crazy market.
Jacquie has been a licensed Realtor since 2016 and, in that time, has come across just about every scenario you can think of in our residential market. From hoarder homes to those for sale by owners to crazy strata situations and more, Jacquie provides real stories to help you navigate real estate in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Each episode of Keeping it Real is short and to the point and provides you with great information about the topic discussed. Jacquie is always available to answer more in-depth questions and is happy to feature your own experience in future episodes.
Episodes also contain additional, non-real estate info about local businesses, experiences, and hidden gems around town that will make you sound like a local expert!
If you live in Vancouver or surrounding areas you know that the #1 thing people talk about is real estate (then the weather) if you want to sound knowledgeable and up to date on the real estate part listen weekly to hear topical issues that affect our market. We try to pick the most interesting and current issues to demystify each week and eagerly anticipate your input.
Join us every week for the very newest info on residential real estate in Vancouver and area.
Keeping it Real
5. SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE: Your Friendly Neighbourhood Inspector
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Join Jacquie McCarnan in this episode of "Keeping It Real" podcast as she delves into the world of home inspections with Victoria Ballantine, the Lower Mainland's sole female house inspector. Victoria shares gripping stories from her experiences, including mishaps with other inspectors and challenges in inspecting presale properties. She emphasizes the advantages of having a woman's perspective, highlighting attention to detail and the production of easily understandable reports. Plus, she stresses the importance of pre-inspections for older homes, tackling insurance issues related to electrical panels and plumbing materials, and concludes DIY repairs, expressing interest in collaborating with property management companies.
Adding a lighthearted touch, Jacquie shares her fascination with her entrepreneurial journey on social media, particularly praising the thrill of learning to build a wall. A positive movie review for "Gran Turismo," based on a true story, adds an entertaining touch.
Want to discover more valuable inspector insights? What are you waiting for—tune in now!
What was covered:
(00:36) Understanding potential property issues is crucial for buyers through inspections.
(03:36) Victoria's inspection discovered moisture issues before a property sale.
(05:12) New builds present challenges due to fast construction and overwhelmed inspectors.
(09:11) Challenges in conducting pre-sales walk-through inspections.
(12:19) Inspection reports are emphasized for legal protection post-purchase.
(13:34) The home inspection industry faces a scarcity of women.
(16:57) Insights into electrical panel issues and insurance challenges.
(18:30) Challenges associated with materials like polybutylene plumbing.
(19:38) Victoria's background and passion for helping people in the industry.
(22:48) Victoria's business, Allegiant Inspections, is mentioned with contact information.
(24:15) Jacquie’s daughter's business, Plunge Wellness, is a cold plunge and sauna studio in Squamish.
(25:27) Jacquie briefly shares thoughts on the movie "Gran Turismo" and recommends watching it.
