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Hatchbacks, hurricanes, and hustle on The Ride Along
In episode 44 of The Ride Along, filmed while on location at the InterNACHI Pro Inspectors Conference in Orlando, FL, we’ve got a turbocharged mix ...
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How to win over real estate agents as a brand-new inspector
As a new home inspector, cracking the code with real estate agents is your ticket to a bustling schedule. Agents are your best referral source ...
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Slow market? Fast moves: How new inspectors can stay ahead when sales stall
When the housing market slows, inspections don’t stop—they just take a different shape. But for new and small inspection shops, adapting to these shifts is ...
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Low housing inventory in 2025? Here’s how new and solo inspectors can thrive
The housing market might be tight, but that doesn’t mean your inspection business has to be. With fewer homes for sale, competition among inspectors is ...
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The Ride Along at InterNACHI 2025: Brad Lowery and Matt Brading tackle Florida’s inspection hurdles
Get ready for an exciting episode of The Ride Along with host Brad Lowery and special guest host Matt Brading as they’re joined by industry ...
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Next level home inspections: Building science insights with Travis Jones on The Ride Along
Check out Travis Jones of Smart Roof and Home Inspections on The Ride Along as he dives into how building science is shaking up the ...
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AI and home inspections: A smart tool or a risky shortcut?
AI is making its way into home inspections, and inspectors are split – some see it as a time-saving tool, while others worry about overreliance. ...
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Why your first few clients are your most important marketing tool
Your first clients set the stage for success. They aren’t just names on an invoice – they’re walking, talking billboards. First impressions stick – nail ...
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The Ride Along is back for 2025 – and this season’s going to be big
The Ride Along is rolling into 2025 with a fresh lineup, big-name guests, and more unfiltered home inspection talk than ever. To start this season, ...
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The secret to writing inspection reports that clients love
A great inspection report is more than just a checklist – it’s your chance to make an impact. It turns nervous buyers into confident homeowners ...
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How fluctuating mortgage rates are impacting new and small inspection shops
Mortgage rates have been bouncing like a pinball, and the effects are rippling through the home inspection industry. For new and small inspection shops, this ...
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Inspector Flagging: Simplify, streamline, succeed
Running a home inspection business is no small feat – keeping your team organized and your inspections running like clockwork takes some serious juggling. Enter ...
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Build a better business with The Ride Along
Running an inspection is no small feat, but Harmony Brown, founder of Greenworks Inspections and keynote speaker at Inspection Fuel, has mastered the art. On ...
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Transforming inspections: Kal Patel’s insights on The Ride Along
Running a home inspection business isn’t just about delivering reports – it’s about creating experiences that clients remember. In this episode of The Ride Along, ...
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Houston home inspectors redefining content creation on The Ride Along
Turning inspections into must-watch content might sound challenging, but Matt Brading and Chris Murphy prove it can be done and done effectively. In the latest ...
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Healthy competition: A game changer for small inspection shops
When it comes to the home inspection business, competition shouldn’t be feared. In fact, it’s something to leverage. In this episode of The Ride Along, ...
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Webinar recap: Palmtech’s 2024 wins and what’s next in 2025
2024 was a milestone year for Palmtech, and the momentum isn’t slowing down. If you missed our recent webinar, now’s your chance to catch up ...
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Lessons for small inspection shops from a 700,000 sq ft project
Inspections don’t get much bigger than this one – 700,000 sq ft of property waiting to be inspected. While most solo inspectors probably won’t find ...
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What a 700,000 sq ft inspection can teach small inspection shops
Commercial inspections may be bigger, but the lessons are universal. In this episode of The Ride Along, founder of Greenworks Inspections, Harmony Brown, and her ...
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Meet Palmtech’s new AI comment helper: smarter, faster and more fun report writing!
We’re always looking for ways to make your job simpler, and our latest feature is here to do just that! Introducing Palmtech’s AI Comment Helper ...
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How to train to be a home inspector: A step-by-step guide
Becoming a home inspector is an exciting journey that blends hands-on experience with a commitment to learning. But where should you start? From essential coursework ...
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Tools of the trade: Essential home inspector equipment
Starting out as a home inspector can be both exciting and daunting, especially when it comes to choosing the right tools for the job. But ...
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Join Palmtech’s year-end webinar for the ultimate 2024 recap and 2025 sneak peek!
2024 was Palmtech’s biggest year yet, packed with new features and improvements designed to make your inspections faster and easier – and we’re just getting ...
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Catch the latest The Ride Along Episode: Why new inspectors should market directly to buyers!
The Ride Along is back, and this episode spills the tea on why solo and new inspectors need to ditch the old playbook. The days ...
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Boost your new inspection business by mastering the phone game
As a new inspector, your phone is more than just a tool – it’s your secret weapon. Every call could be a potential client, so ...
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Marketing tips for new inspectors – grow your biz like a pro!
Just launched your solo home inspection biz and feeling like it’s you vs. the world? Don’t worry – we’ve got your back. In the latest ...
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Expand your inspection services (and your wallet) with these niche inspections
So, you’re a new inspector. You’ve mastered the basics, walked through your share of homes, and can spot a leaky faucet from a mile away. ...
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10 tips for new inspectors to write killer, media-rich inspection reports
As a home inspector, your inspection report is your mic-drop moment. It’s the grand finale where you show off your expertise and give clients and ...
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Tips and tricks to market your inspection business without breaking the bank
Starting your home inspection business doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, you can grow your business with some savvy, budget-friendly ...
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Batter up! Step into the cages at Inspection Fuel ’24!
Just in case you haven’t heard, we’ll be hosting an evening of fun at Top Golf Dallas at Inspection Fuel this November. You might then ...
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Growing your home inspection business – 5 things you need to know, Part 2
If you want to make it in the home inspection business, willpower, effort and determination go a long way. Skill, training, and industry know-how are ...
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Growing your home inspection business – 5 things you need to know, Part 1
When it comes to building a home inspection business from the ground up, Harmony Brown of Texas-based Greenworks Inspections has seen and done it all. ...
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Want to be a home inspector? You might need a license!
If you’re reading this guide, you’re either thinking about becoming a home inspector or in the beginning stages of learning what it takes to succeed ...
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Look how quick and easy it is to customize inspection templates in Palmtech!
If there’s an unsung hero in the Palmtech platform, it just might be templates and the template library. Templates are life savers out in the ...
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Inspector Success Team launched to take customer experience to next level
Hello, Palmtech customers, For those who don’t know me or might have only met me briefly at an inspection trade show, I wanted to take ...
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Free up time for more inspections! Learn how to send automated agreements in Palmtech!
As a relative newcomer to the industry, there’s a lot to learn about performing inspections but also managing your business. It’s important to take advantage ...
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How inspectors can use Palmtech’s Request List to stand out (any why clients love it)
There’s always something to find during an inspection. For each finding, wouldn’t it be great if clients and agents could build a customized list of ...
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There’s a BIG surprise in the basement of this $2.5M, 9-bedroom B&B
We’ve seen some pretty unique and crazy things in The Ride Along’s history shadowing inspectors nationwide. Today’s episode might just take the cake as we ...
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Inspection report photos and videos just got super easy to manage in Palmtech
Writing comprehensive, high-quality reports is one of the best ways for new and solo inspectors to stand out from their competition. A big part of ...
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Want higher client satisfaction? Send interactive inspection reports, not PDFs
For many inspectors, sending PDF reports has been the tried-and-true method because it’s familiar and ‘the way it’s always been done.’ It’s not the only ...
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Webinar Recap: Founder Will Singer details everything new and cool in Palmtech
New and solo inspectors need robust, reliable tools to manage their inspection businesses. That’s not new, but what is new is everything in Palmtech Complete! Whether ...
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The Ride Along: Get the skinny on new (and upcoming) Palmtech updates
Palmtech has evolved quite a bit since we initially launched 25 years ago to what you now know as Palmtech Complete. From the very ...
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Enabling payments in Palmtech is fast and easy! Here’s how to do it!
We know it’s tough for new and solo inspectors in the field – there are endless tasks to manage in your day-to-day business operations, but ...
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This house of horrors will leave you scarred for life!
For new and solo inspectors looking to hone their craft, we’ve found the perfect place for you! In the latest episode of The Ride ...
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You’ll love these updates to Palmtech’s image editing tool
Nothing tells the story of a house better than the photos you take for clients, and Palmtech’s image capture tool is your best friend here. ...
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Score a Hole-In-One at Inspection Fuel 2024!
Who’s ready for Inspection Fuel 2024? If you’re not familiar with the event, it’s our annual trade show where we gather hundreds of home inspectors ...
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Palmtech users: Gain a competitive advantage with WolfPack Advising
As a new or solo inspector in the industry, what are you most focused on? The obvious answer might be appointments because that directly relates ...
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Device availability: Every iOS, Android, and PC for Palmtech users
A question we get asked a lot from Palmtech users is, “What mobile device or tablet is best for me to run the software?’ It’s ...
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Origin story: Meet the founding family of the home inspection industry
As a new inspector or solo shop, you likely have a unique entry point into the business, but do you know how the industry ...
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Did you know? Palmtech has the Florida Wind Mitigation & Citizens 4-Point Inspection templates!
In the course of a day, you could be inspecting any age and style of home. Everything from new construction to remodel to mobile home. ...
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Big news! Palmtech users can now offer warranties!
Interested in hearing about one of the best ways to win more business from the competition? A lower price often does the trick, but there’s ...
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