Author Archives: Baton Rouge Home Inspector

About Baton Rouge Home Inspector

Kevin Dinkel is the owner of Advantage Services, which is a baton rouge home inspection and pest control service. Since 1989, Kevin and his team have performed over 15,000 home inspections. They put the Realtor, buyer and seller #1 throughout the entire inspection process, and their team is here to serve you and provide thorough & comprehensive inspections. Looking for free content for your website, blog, newsletter, or emails? Go to http://blog.extramileteam.com/signup and get IMMEDIATE ACCESS to all our archives!

Failure to Disclose Property Defects-Big Problem for FSBO

This recent article shows another example of a FSBO nightmare. Houses have issues. New construction or a 100 year old home. It doesn’t matter. Look at this example of one way that FSBO can have long term effects. From the … Continue reading

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10 Real Estate Nightmares

This recent article shows another example of a FSBO nightmare. Most people, unless they have purchased several homes in their life, are in danger of falling into one of these real estate nightmares. From the article Nightmare #1: Ghastly pasts … Continue reading

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Learn From Those Who Have Gone Before

This recent article shows another example of a FSBO nightmare. For many people buying a home will be the biggest expense they ever have in their lives. Doesn’t it make sense to learn from other people’s mistakes and try not … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why FSBO is Hard

This recent article shows another example of a FSBO nightmare. Selling your home FSBO is probably a lot harder than you may think and here are five reasons why. From the article 1. FSBOs can’t list their home in the … Continue reading

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How Insulated exterior doors can save you thousands in your Baton Rouge home

In this issue of our “Home Inspector Tip of the Week” series, Kevin shows you an example of how you can, potentially, save big on your winter electricity bills by installing something as simple as an insulated exterior door. With … Continue reading

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Dryer Vent Cleaning in Baton Rouge Homes

In this issue of our “Home Inspector Tip of the Week” series, Kevin talks with Jeremy Leake of Dryer Vents Plus about how to fix a recent dryer lint-related fire hazard that he found in a recent Baton Rouge home … Continue reading

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Aftermath of Hurricane Isaac in Baton Rouge

In this issue of our “Home Inspector Tip of the Week” series, Kevin shows you what to look for, when inspecting your home for issues after Hurricane Isaac. In the video, you’ll learn about some of the most frequently affected/damaged … Continue reading

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Dryer Lint Fire Hazard Found in Baton Rouge Home Inspection

In this issue of our “Home Inspector Tip of the Week” series, Kevin shows you a recent home inspection in the Baton Rouge area, where he found a significant fire hazard that needed to be addressed. In the video, you’ll … Continue reading

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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Recognizes Kevin Dinkel

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Recognizes Kevin Dinkel, owner of Advantage Services & Pest Control in Baton Rouge, as One of Three Appointments to the State Board of Home Inspectors. In recognition of his contributions to the advancement of the Louisiana … Continue reading

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West Nile & Mosquito Control in Baton Rouge

In this issue of our “Home Inspector Tip of the Week” series, Kevin shows you how to better protect your family from mosquitos & the deadly West Nile virus that has become such an issue this summer around the South. … Continue reading

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