Welcome to "The Learning Center!" A site dedicated to Real Estate Professionals.
Our goal with this site is simple:
To help you answer difficult questions asked by
your clients.
Here you will find over 100 short videos (2-4 minutes) and One-Pagers that cover topics as diverse as identifying synthetic stucco, asbestos floor tiles, and polybutylene water lines.
On this page, you'll find our Video Series.
Where we examine whole systems within a home with simple diagrams on how they operate, such as the Silent Floor System, Geothermal Heating and Cooling as well as Radiant Floors, etc.
In addition, we discuss simple ways to fix things like double-taps and aluminum wiring, as well as how anyone can use an inexpensive thermal imaging camera to catch a defect before it becomes a costly repair.
And best of all, you can share our material with your office or your client base. No copyrights. No hassle. Just help when you need it.
You can download our videos from this website then forward them to your clients via Microsoft OneDrive or Google's GoogleDrive, both of which are free.
(to download, start video then click on "Download" icon at bottom of screen. You can also enlarge screen at same location)
We tried to make our site easy to use. You'll find a short description beneath every video and a note to the right about its contents. We have posted them in the order they were first released.
Hope you find this site helpful! And if you have any topics you'd like for us to tackle, let us know! We're eager to help!
To access our One-Pagers, click
Our goal with this site is simple:
To help you answer difficult questions asked by
your clients.
Here you will find over 100 short videos (2-4 minutes) and One-Pagers that cover topics as diverse as identifying synthetic stucco, asbestos floor tiles, and polybutylene water lines.
On this page, you'll find our Video Series.
Where we examine whole systems within a home with simple diagrams on how they operate, such as the Silent Floor System, Geothermal Heating and Cooling as well as Radiant Floors, etc.
In addition, we discuss simple ways to fix things like double-taps and aluminum wiring, as well as how anyone can use an inexpensive thermal imaging camera to catch a defect before it becomes a costly repair.
And best of all, you can share our material with your office or your client base. No copyrights. No hassle. Just help when you need it.
You can download our videos from this website then forward them to your clients via Microsoft OneDrive or Google's GoogleDrive, both of which are free.
(to download, start video then click on "Download" icon at bottom of screen. You can also enlarge screen at same location)
We tried to make our site easy to use. You'll find a short description beneath every video and a note to the right about its contents. We have posted them in the order they were first released.
Hope you find this site helpful! And if you have any topics you'd like for us to tackle, let us know! We're eager to help!
To access our One-Pagers, click
To access our 30-Minute Video: Answering Tough Questions, click
To access our What to Expect at a Home Inspection, click
Thanks for visiting and have fun watching!
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There have been thousands of lawsuits over improperly installed synthetic stucco, also know as EIFS or Exterior Insulated Finish Systems. Many are found here in Kansas City. Unfortunately synthetic stucco looks just like 3-coat stucco. Watch this short video to learn how to identify tell the difference. We get lots of questions from both agents and buyers about Geothermal Heating and Cooling. The most common is "What is the difference between Geothermal and Conventional System?" Watch this short video so that when your buyers ask, you'll have the answers! Over 350,000 house fires occurred in the United States last year, costing homeowners billions of dollars! Many of those fires were the result of faulty wiring. Watch this short video to learn how to identify two of the common electrical defects (double taps and aluminum wiring) and how to fix them! |
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Part 1 in our 2-Part Foundation Series. Many people get overly-excited when it comes to cracks in a foundation. There's actually only one that is considered serious, and its rather uncommon. Watch this short video to discover which one it is, and what causes it. Part 2 in our 2-Part Foundation Series. Watch this short video to discover what to do if you have the one serious issue foundations have. Also, discover the three simple things you can do to prevent foundation issues from occurring in the first place! |
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Part 1 in a 2 part series on Thermal Imaging
Did you know there were 350,000 house fires in the US last year, claiming the lives of 12,000 with $6.8 billion in damages? Many of those fires began in an electric panel There's an inexpensive way to detect an issue in your electric panel that could lead to a fire. This video will teach you how to do it!
Part 2 in our 2-part Thermal Imaging Series There are dozens of uses for thermal imaging. Anywhere from detecting water leaks, termites as well as drafty windows and doors, to measuring the efficiency of your air conditioner. This short video will teach you how to do it! |
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Part 1 in our 3-Part Radon Series
Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States behind cigarettes. If you have high levels of radon in your home, and you smoke, you're 7X more likely to develop lung cancer. This is a serious topic for Kansas City, because the EPA determined that 50% of all homes in our area have high levels. To find out more, watch this short video. |
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Part 2 in our 3-Part Radon Series n this video we explore the physical dangers of radon. This is an important topic because we've tested homes in Kansas City with radon levels equivalent to smoking 13 packs of cigarettes per day. Part 3 in our 3-Part Radon Series In this video we discuss simple ways to make your home safe again if you find you have high levels. And remember, 50% of all home in Kansas City has high levels, as established by the EPA. Part 1 in our 2-Part Asbestos Series. Many people over-react when it comes to the dangers of asbestos in the home because asbestos has been linked to Mesothelioma, or lung cancer. Watch this short video to discover why asbestos offers very little risk in the average home. |
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Part 2 in our 2-Part Asbestos Series. While asbestos in the home offers very little risk, it is most likely to occur in five locations. Watch this short video to discover where those locations are, and what to do with it if its found. Ever wonder how to tell the age of an air conditioner, furnace or water heater, especially when the year of its manufacture is not printed on the data plate? The age is there, only its hidden. Seriously. Its hidden. This short video will teach you how to find it! |
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We always get lots of questions about wood destroying insects. Most buyers think termites are the only ones to create problems, but there are actually three others that can be very destructive.
Watch this short video to find out how to tell the difference and how to treat each one. You'll also learn how to tell the difference between termite damage and wood rot. |
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If you ever find yourself having to utilize Box 3 on the sales contract, we've developed a way to help protect your buyer.
Here's a Powerpoint Presentation we created that teaches the agent how to identify the 11 Critical Things in a home that could lead to costly repairs. This is the actual presentation we've made to hundreds of agents in dozens of office across Kansas City. Just download it and scroll through at your convenience. We're developing a video with this content, but until then, this is a terrific guide! | ||