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Maybe you get it that night, maybe the next day...","datePublished":"2022-07-07","dateModified":"2025-05-19","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/author\/curtis\/#Person","name":"Kloc Curtis","url":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/author\/curtis\/","identifier":6,"description":"Curtis Kloc is a U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in business development, inspections, and technical systems. He has built and sold multiple six- and seven-figure home inspection and environmental services companies, including HERO Inspections & Environmental and Elite Analysis. Curtis is the founder of Inspections Over Coffee, a nationally expanding franchise known for its white-glove service, inspector training systems, and streamlined operational workflows.\r\n\r\nWith deep roots in nuclear engineering from his time as a Machinist Mate and Engineering Laboratory Technician aboard two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, Curtis brings unmatched precision and discipline to every business he runs. He is certified and licensed in home inspection, mold assessment, asbestos inspection, and environmental testing, and is a member of NACHI since 2006. 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Old-school inspection companies still operate like it's 1995, delivering slow reports, limited services, and outdated tools. Meanwhile, modern inspection companies like Inspections Over Coffee are raising the bar with technology, efficiency, and real value for clients and agents alike.  If you're still working with an inspector who takes five hours on-site and another three to send the report \u2014 it might be time to reconsider. Here's why top agents are switching to inspectors who actually keep up with the times:  1. Real-Time Reporting  Forget waiting until midnight \u2014 or the next day \u2014 for your report. Modern inspectors deliver interactive, easy-to-read, photo- and video-enabled reports on-site. That means fewer delays, faster decisions, and a better client experience.  2. Thermal Imaging = Seeing the Unseen  Thermal cameras detect heat signatures to reveal water intrusion, missing insulation, and overheating electrical components \u2014 all without tearing into walls. Even affordable, phone-based models offer incredible accuracy.  At Inspections Over Coffee, we use thermal imaging on every single inspection, scanning the entire interior and exterior to uncover issues others miss. It\u2019s no longer a luxury \u2014 it\u2019s a must-have tool.  3. Full-Service Inspections  If your inspector can\u2019t test for radon, check the pool, evaluate mold, or scope the sewer \u2014 your client is missing out. We train every franchisee to offer a full suite of services, including:      Termite and pest inspections    Asbestos and lead paint awareness    Air quality testing    Recall checks and more    One call. One appointment. Full protection.  4. Video-Powered Reports  Photos are helpful \u2014 but videos are unbeatable. Our reports don\u2019t just show static images; they capture functionality in real-time. That means:      Clear visual proof of working appliances    A better understanding of defects    Protection for you and your client in case of post-sale issues    Old reports read like novels. Ours feel like Netflix for houses \u2014 intuitive, visual, and modern.  5. Drones and Digital Extras  Can\u2019t reach the roof? No problem. Drones give inspectors access to high or hazardous areas without risking safety or skipping key components. We\u2019re FAA-licensed and drone-certified at every location.  And we don\u2019t stop there \u2014 we include:      Appliance recall reports    Property history and permitting info    Contractor contact records    Time for an Upgrade?  If your last inspection didn\u2019t include all five of these upgrades, your client probably didn\u2019t get the best value \u2014 and you\u2019re likely dealing with more questions, follow-ups, and wasted time than you should.  Give your next buyer a seamless, tech-forward experience. 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