Keller Williams Broker Paress Huebner relies on HomeTeam’s fast, reliable reports and commitment to excellence.
When Paress Huebner joined her mother’s real estate team at Milwaukee’s Keller Williams six years ago, she unknowingly met two people who would later become an integral part of her business: HomeTeam Inspection Service owners Ian and Katie Scott.
Founded in 1992, HomeTeam Inspection Service is a full-service, home inspection franchise with over 150 locations across the country and a reputation for delivering fast, professional and accurate inspections.
For Huebner, who works exclusively with homebuyers, having a reliable and honest inspection company to call is not only key to her reputation as an agent, but also helps pave the way to her success.
“As a Realtor®, there’s nothing more valuable than your time,” Huebner says. “Spending two hours at an inspection versus four hours makes a huge difference in my productivity and my ability to streamline the selling process.”
Huebner is referring to HomeTeam’s unique team-based inspection model, which allows the brand to conduct detailed home inspections faster and more efficiently than can be done with one person alone.
While faster home inspections and reporting are a huge benefit to Huebner, it’s not the only thing that keeps her coming back to HomeTeam — it’s also their reliability and professionalism from the get-go.
“They have an app, so often I will be with a client making an offer and I can simultaneously schedule an inspection. Both my client and I get a confirmation almost immediately,” she says. “Their communication is just impeccable.”
The quality of the inspection itself is yet another reason Huebner continually recommends HomeTeam to her customers during the buying process.
“They’re incredibly thorough, a benefit that comes from having a team of inspectors rather than just one,” Huebner says. “Ian and his team also have a depth of knowledge about the area that’s so crucial. They are able to remember homes from months back, and their familiarity with the area lends to a better inspection.”
In addition to their expertise, Huebner also values HomeTeam’s professional communication with clients. “They’re very educational and non-alarmist, which is important with new home buyers. HomeTeam inspectors walk buyers through the process step-by-step and room-by-room, with full photos, a list of maintenance items and a summary page outlining important defects, safety concerns and the priority level for repairs.”
Occasionally, those safety concerns are enough for a deal to fall through, but even when that happens, it’s generally a positive experience. “The clients are so grateful for HomeTeam’s honesty and knowledge, they usually go back to them again,” said Huebner, noting that HomeTeam of North Shore Wisconsin offers a 10% discount for second inspections.
Whether buyers, sellers or other agents, Huebner has no reservations about recommending HomeTeam. “They’re super trustworthy and reliable — they’ve never been late, never dropped the ball,” she says. “They’re committed to their work and constantly available. They pour their whole heart into what they do to make sure that at the end of the day, the client feels confident about the home they’re buying.”
“Our company values the relationship we have with real estate agents,” said HomeTeam President Adam Long. “Over 80% of our business comes from real estate agent referrals and our ongoing agent relationships have allowed us to grow as a company. We work together not just as home inspectors, but also as trusted partners.”
It’s that kind of commitment to the job and a deep understanding of the importance of building relationships within the industry that sets HomeTeam inspectors apart from the rest and why agents like Huebner continue to refer them to clients.
