Agent Resource Hub:
Downloadable Home Tips & Inspection Insights
Welcome to our blog — designed especially for real estate agents who want to stay top-of-mind with their clients by providing helpful, easy-to-share home care tips.
Below you’ll find seasonal home maintenance reminders, inspection insights, and simple checklists you can email, print, or post to your own channels.
All content is created by Mark Harman, an expert home inspector with over 25 years of experience and 10,000+ inspections across Stanislaus, Merced, San Joaquin, Sacramento, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties.

Chimney Checkup
Is Your Fireplace Ready for Fall? Before you light that first cozy fire, take a moment to ensure your fireplace and chimney are safe, functional,

Prepare Your Home for Rainy Weather Now!
Is Your Home Ready for Rainy Weather? As the seasons shift and stormier weather approaches, now’s the time for homeowners to prep their property for

What’s Lurking Under Your House? (And Why It Matters)
When preparing a home for sale, it’s easy to focus on the kitchen remodel or curb appeal. But some of the biggest issues that come

🛠️ This Simple Error Might Cost You
🛠️ This Simple Error Might Cost You 🛠️ Stop Moisture Stains & Damage Before They Stop Your Sale Tips from Your Trusted Home Inspector If

Keep Kids Safe! Home Safety Tips Inside
Safety First: Essential Home Safety Checklist for Families with Young Children As a real estate professional, your clients trust you to help them find not just

A Secret Weapon for Stale Listings
Pre-Listing Inspections: A Secret Weapon for Stale Listings Why Isn’t This House Selling? A Simple Solution for Today’s Market With more homes sitting on the

Common Laundry Room Errors You Didn’t Realize…
Common Laundry Room Issues We Catch — and How to Prevent Them Here’s something we see in a lot of inspections — and it’s often overlooked:

Small Problems. Big Deal Breakers. What Mark Harman Spots Before Buyers Do.
Help your sellers avoid costly inspection surprises this spring—Mark Harman shares what to fix before it hits the report. Spring Tune-Up: What Buyers Overlook—But

Don’t Get Caught in the Heat! ☀️ Why Servicing Your AC This Spring is a Must
Spring is here, and while the temperatures in Northern California are still mild, the summer heat will be here before we know it! Now is the perfect time