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.

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

Get Your Home Prepped for Spring: Essential Maintenance Tips 🌿🏡
Pre-Spring Home Maintenance Checklist With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time to refresh, repair, and prepare your home for the season ahead. Here’s

Protect Your Home: Fire Safety Tips & Escape Plan Essentials 🔥🏡
Home Fire Safety Tips Creating a Family Fire Escape Plan Sharing these safety tips and encouraging families to create an escape plan can save

Stay Safe: Essential Extension Cord Safety Tips for the Holidays ⚡🎄
With the holidays in full swing, homeowners are decorating, lighting, and plugging in more than ever. While extension cords make it easy to power festive

Brighten the Holidays Safely: Electrical Tips for Festive Lighting 💡🎄
The holiday season is here, and for many homeowners, that means decking the halls—and homes—with festive lights and decorations. While holiday lighting adds beauty

Protect Your Thanksgiving! Kitchen Safety Tips 🦃🍂
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and as we all look forward to gathering with loved ones and enjoying delicious meals, it’s also a

Prepare Your Home Now for Winter in NorCal! 🏡🍂
As the cooler months approach, it’s time to prepare your home to stay comfortable, safe, and efficient throughout the winter season. While winters in