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After enough inspections, you build a short list of tools that earn their place on your phone's home screen. The ones you reach for over and over because they answer real questions in real moments. For me, two of those tools sit at the top of the list. They're free, they're public, and they take about thirty seconds to use. And while I rely on them every time I'm on-site, they're just as useful for the Realtors I work with — especially on showings, when a client is asking the

At Hanna Home Services, we’re always looking for ways to make the inspection process easier, faster, and more convenient for both homeowners and Realtors. That’s exactly why we built the new Hanna Home Services mobile app — now available on the Apple App Store. Android is coming soon. Whether you’re scheduling inspections regularly or just need quick access to trusted information during a transaction, the app keeps Hanna Home Services right at your fingertips. Why We Built It

When I first became a home inspector, I wanted to provide as much value to my clients as possible. As a Certified Master Inspector, I began offering mold air sampling as an additional service. Many home inspectors do the same. At the time, it seemed like a logical extension of the inspection process. But one inspection changed my perspective. During an inspection, I observed heavy microbial growth under a kitchen sink. The conditions were clear — there had been moisture prese