The Holistic Homes Podcast1 Maj 2024

S1E8. A Home Inspection Checklist with Holistic Realtor, Tori McGee

“The housing market is crazy, can I skip the inspection?” I hear this all the time. And truth be told, I’ve skipped the home inspection before. But I would NOT suggest doing this (you’ll have to tune into the episode to find out why I did).

Today, I’m joined by Tori McGee, a holistic realtor based in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode was so fun to record. We dove into the nitty-gritty of buying a healthy home and let me tell you, inspections are key! Tori shared her wisdom on the must-dos, from checking the roof to testing for radon and mold. She's all about making sure our homes are safe havens for our health and happiness.

I also really loved hearing about how a holistic realtor can be the buyers advocate. From asking the hard questions about what chemicals will be used in remediation to spotting foundational cracks, your realtor can speak up when you’re feeling intimidated. Plus, she gave us some great tips on finding a like-minded realtor and resources for a non-toxic living space. It was such an informative episode, and I can't wait for you to hear her advice.

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

The specific steps in an in-depth home inspection
How a holistic realtor can help you understand next steps after an inspection report
Suggested inspections for new build homes
Warning signs to look out for pre-inspection during the house searching process
How to navigate conversations about healthy homes with big builders
How you can find a holistic realtor in your area

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