The Hidden Value of a Home Inspection with Austin Abernathy (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 889)
Austin Abernathy, founder of Abernathy Home Inspections, joins host John Ray to explain why every homeowner—not just those buying or selling—should consider a professional home inspection. Austin shares how even brand-new, multi-million-dollar homes can hide serious problems like mold, leaks, structural flaws, and poor workmanship.
Austin talks about the health risks that go undetected, including radon and air quality issues, and why inspections are just as valuable after renovations or big-ticket projects like a new roof. Austin also reflects on the lessons he learned inspecting over 250 homes for Zillow in less than a year and why educating clients, not scaring them, is at the heart of how he operates.
This episode provides practical and insightful advice from a seasoned professional, whether you’re buying, selling, remodeling, or simply seeking peace of mind about your current home.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Key Takeaways from this Episode
- Home inspections aren’t just for real estate transactions. They can help catch problems early and save thousands down the road.
- New construction doesn’t mean flawless. Even brand-new homes can have major issues like faulty roofing, water leaks, and mold.
- Health risks like mold and radon often go undetected. Home inspectors can help uncover hidden dangers to your well-being.
- Post-project inspections, particularly for roofing, waterproofing, and foundation repairs, can verify the proper execution of work.
- Ongoing inspections help homeowners maintain value by catching wear and tear or deferred maintenance before it becomes costly.
- The best inspectors don’t fearmonger; they educate. The best inspectors give clients the information they need to make smart decisions.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:46 Meet Austin Abernathy
01:58 Austin’s Journey into Home Inspections
04:53 The Importance of Home Inspections
07:26 Misconceptions About Home Inspections
15:20 Health and Wellbeing in Your Home
24:48 Success Stories and Challenges
28:27 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
29:35 Additional Announcements and Thank Yous
Austin Abernathy, Founder and Owner, Abernathy Home Inspections
Abernathy Home Inspections LLC is a locally owned and operated home inspection company based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The business is known for its trusted and detailed home inspection services performed by a licensed and insured team, serving clients in areas such as Holly Springs, Alpharetta, and the broader Atlanta region.
The company emphasizes professionalism, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction, guaranteeing that inspectors will not leave a property until the client is completely satisfied with the inspection. Abernathy Home Inspections treats every home with the same care they would their own, reflecting a strong local and client-focused ethos.
Austin Abernathy, the owner, is recognized as a Certified Professional Inspector (CPI), certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), which ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. The company regularly recommends obtaining a third-party inspection regardless of builder or property value, highlighting a commitment to thorough, unbiased assessments.
Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio
Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.
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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray
With over 880 episodes and having featured over 1,300 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!
The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.
John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.
John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.
Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM Consulting, is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 15 years of business-ownership experience. She is also a certified project management professional.
