HouseTalk: March 15 - The Spring Market Starter Pistol: Market Share Wins and Real Estate Ethics

The "starter pistol" has fired! In this March 15 episode of House Talk Radio, Jeff Scofield (RE/MAX Plus) and Mike Reed (All County Home Inspections) celebrate a massive milestone: All County reaching an 8.3% market share in the Rochester home inspection market.

They dive deep into the data behind the current inventory shortage—where active listings have dropped from 1,000+ pre-pandemic to just 300 today—and what that means for both buyers and sellers as we hit the spring peak.

Key Topics Covered:

• The 8.3% Milestone: How Mike Reed’s data-driven "mad scientist" approach doubled his company's growth goals.
• Inventory Reality Check: A look at why Monroe County only saw 253 closings in February and why prices remain high.
• Real Estate Ethics & Fair Housing: Why agents legally cannot answer common questions about "nice neighborhoods" or demographics—and how to use AI (ChatGPT) and crime maps to do your own research safely.
• Utility Bill Spikes: Discussing the recent doubling of RG&E bills and the long-term impact on home values and energy efficiency (windows, roofs, and insulation).
• Metal vs. Asphalt Roofs: A guide to when the extra cost of a metal roof is a smart design investment.