

HouseTalk: March 8 - Rochester Spring Inspections, FinCEN Cash Buyer Rules, and Sump Pump Season
HouseTalk by Jeff Scofield
S2026 · E10
Mar 17, 2026
39:51
Episode notes
In this episode of House Talk Radio, Jeff Scofield (RE/MAX Plus) and Mike Reed (All County Home Inspections) dive into the high-stakes Rochester spring market. Special guest Paul V. LaRue, Esq. and John Marchioni (Marchioni & Associates) join the studio to break down the massive new FinCEN anti-money laundering rules that are changing how cash buyers and LLCs must report transactions.
Key Topics Covered:
- Spring Market Strategy: Why Rochester offers are moving to "pass-fail" inspections with same-day turnarounds.
- FinCEN LLC Rules: The $100,000 penalty facing attorneys for unreported cash deals.
- The PCD Risk: Why misstating a roof age on a Property Condition Disclosure can lead to major legal settlements.
- Sump Pump Systems: Battery vs. Water-powered backups and the launch of All County’s new $27 inspection service.
- Local Manufacturing Spotlight: A look at Bergen-based Liberty Pumps.
Keywords
Housetak
real estate
home inspection
appraisal
buying home
Rochester
Selling home