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Standing Out in Ohio PodcastAuthor: Jim Troth
Brought to you from Ohio based home inspection company of Habitation Investigation. Information helpful to agents and buyers. Conversations with professionals and entrepreneurs regarding their stories and what makes their companies and themselves stand out and gain competitive advantages. Listen to stories from Ohio real estate agents and related businesses to help you know how to improve and who to consider using for yourself or friends. Created by the owners of a highly rated home inspection company in Ohio and the Winners of Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest https://homeinspectionsinohio.com/ Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A Buyer’s Report Should Never Be Shared Without Consent
Friday, 26 December, 2025
Send us a textEver wondered who truly owns a home inspection report? We pull back the curtain on a practice too many buyers don’t see coming: agents circulating a paid report to future buyers after a deal collapses. We explain why that report is the buyer’s property, what the purchase agreement actually requires, and how reusing a report exposes everyone to risk while stripping you of negotiating power.We walk through the real legal framework—client confidentiality, inspector licensing rules, and why the client’s name stays on every page. You’ll hear how some agents try to justify sharing, why redacting a name doesn’t change ownership, and the narrow safety exceptions where notifying occupants is appropriate. Most importantly, we offer a practical playbook: use a targeted remedy or objection document, share only the specific findings tied to your decision, and put it in writing that your report is not to be distributed.If you’re a buyer, this conversation shows how to protect your leverage and privacy while avoiding downstream liability. If you’re an agent, you’ll get a cleaner, safer process that respects contracts and keeps you out of harm’s way. And for sellers, the message is simple: encourage new buyers to order their own inspection, so everyone gets current, reliable findings with clear accountability.Protect your investment and your options. Listen now, subscribe for more straight-talk on inspections and real estate, and share this with a friend who’s house hunting. Your report is yours—keep it that way.Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) NBC4 news segments: The importance of home inspections, and what to look for | NBC4 WCMH-TV Advice from experts: Don’t skip the home inspection | NBC4 WCMH-TV OSU student’s mysterious symptoms end up tied to apartment’s air quality | NBC4 WCMH-TV How to save money by winterizing your home | NBC4 WCMH-TV Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Scheduled classes Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Course lis...
