Rick Kooyman, a certified home inspector, started Trade Secrets Inspections to provide a better service than other inspectors in Southwest Florida. Listen in as he explains how he knows about the trade secrets! To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186…

In this episode, Rick warns of hidden water and air quality issues in homes, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186By Rick Kooyman

Welcome to our newest division, Florida Mold Assessment. Listen in as Rick talks about the Mold Assessor's role in the remediation of mold. To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186By Rick Kooyman

The market is really hot today, and prices are skyrocketing. Demand is crazy high and supply levels are at all time lows. There's a calamity of impossibilities coming together to create this storm of buying that's going on. There's lots of people that want to buy and there's lots of competition. That brings about the rushed processes, essentially. …

There's a shortage of homes listed, and a huge supply of people willing to buy, and it's creating some really crazy things happening in the market. I just wanted to take a few minutes to talk to the realtors and the buyers out there and give you some ideas and some options on what you can do in this competitive market and some of the risks you migh…

Today's unprecedented market is opening things up to new challenges. One of them being the shortage of actual homes for sale. The result is an ever growing demand for new construction. But don't be fooled! There are challenges and shortages that still occur; listen in as Rick explains how you can help protect yourself if you're looking at building …

Many times we are overwhelmed with the amount of information that is freely available to us. Let Rick help guide you through the choices that can be made to make things a little more comprehensible. To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186…

What are Building Codes, and where did they originate? Why do we abide by them? If you're curious where building codes originated, listen in as Rick explains the history and meaning behind what now shapes our homes and surroundings. To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.…

Radon can harm us in many ways, do you know where it even comes from or how it gets into our homes? Listen in as Rick explains all that...and more! To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186By Rick Kooyman

This time of year can be hectic with the holidays, and once you add in the COVID-19 crazy, we all probably need to stop, catch our breath. and gain some perspective... Please enjoy Rick's tour of Perspectives... We hope that you find joy, peace, love and understanding while we celebrate the holidays and move into 2022! To learn more: https://collie…

Why is it that every time you think you've cleaned up all the mold, it's back the next time you turn around? Listen in as Rick walks us through some ways that we can help keep it at bay! To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186…

If you have an older home, a 4 -Point Inspections could be what your insurance agent orders when looking for insurance. Listen in as Rick describes what a 4-Point inspection covers and it's purpose in the insurance world. To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 5…

Rick from Trade Secrets Inspections can explain what "1802" and "Citizen's " are and why they go hand in hand! To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186By Rick

Ever wonder what a home inspector really looks for? Or were you curious what they're not allowed to look at? Listen in as Rick reveals more secrets of the trades! To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186By Rick

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Inspections Podcast! In his inaugural episode host Rick Kooyman of Trade Secrets Inspections previews his new podcast designed to keep homeowners in the know. To learn more: https://collierhomeinspector.com/ Trade Secrets Inspections Rick Kooyman rick@TradeSecretsInspections.com (239) 537-1186…