Vantage Home Inspection is a finalist in Kansas City Magazine’s annual Best of KC poll. A huge thank you to whoever nominated and voted for us! 🙏

I recently read an article in which a real estate agent advised buyers to forgo an inspection if they wanted to have any chance at “winning” in this current real estate market.  While she might have been right, I think this is terrible (if not negligent) advice.  I often hear about homes selling in less than a day with 40+ offers and going for tens of thousands over the list price.  With inventory being historically low I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to get an offer accepted and go under contract on a home right now.

Did you know that during fall and winter when you turn on your furnace you are also drawing radon gas into your home?

According to the EPA, 1 in 15 homes in the United States has a high level of radon. Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas and a class-A carcinogen. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. (second only to smoking).

Fun fact - before becoming a home inspector I was a History teacher. My favorite topic to teach was the Roman Empire. I think studying History is fascinating and useful for anyone no matter what your profession. One thing I learned that interests me as a home inspector is that the Ancient Romans primarily used two plumbing materials to supply water to their empire: lead and copper.