
Elite Group Inspection Professionals
Tim Maher
Founder & Certified Master Inspector
Tim Maher founded Elite Group Inspection Professionals in 1984 and brings more than 40 years of home and commercial inspection leadership to Southern California clients.
About Tim Maher
Tim Maher founded Elite Group Inspection Professionals in 1984 after building a background in construction and home inspection. He helped develop a comprehensive inspection process that gives homebuyers clearer information while reducing risk for everyone involved in a real estate transaction.
A Certified Master Inspector, Tim has personally completed more than 30,000 home and commercial inspections and holds more than 60 industry certifications and qualifications. Under his leadership, Elite Group has grown into one of California’s largest privately owned inspection firms.
Articles by Tim Maher

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Protect Your Home Through Mold and Air Quality Testing
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Blogging: Exactly what your business needs
Today, you can blog about pretty much anything: personal matters,
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Are You a Good Neighbor?
We know it’s important to love thy neighbor, but do
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5 Things To Do Before Listing Your Home
The process of selling your home can be a super
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How to Take Your Own Professional Headshots
In today’s world of Facebook and Instagram, everyone wants the
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Doing Things the Left Way in Your Home
Happy Left-Handers Day! Did you know that only about 10%
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How to Promote Your Open House
It is an exciting time to promote your next open house! Did you know 63% of people selling homes hold an open house? In urban areas that number jumps to 72%! Because open houses are so popular, we are pulling out all the stops to provide you with the greatest tips of the trade.
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Why You Should Use Referral Marketing to Expand Your Brand
Are you searching for an inexpensive way to grow your real estate business? Look no further than referral marketing! Referral marketing is when one of your existing clients raves about you to their friends, family, acquaintances, etc.
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5 Hot Summer Home Selling Tips
Selling a home in the summer can prove to be challenging. People go out of town for long weekends, vacations, or maybe to visit family. Going to an open house might not be at the top of their summer to-do list even when they need to buy a new home. Luckily we have 5 tips to make selling a home in the summer a breeze!
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Repair Pricer
So you need a home inspection, what’s the next step? Who should you hire? How much will the repairs set you back? At Elite Group Inspection Professionals, we are proud to offer Repair Pricer as part of our services in every ELITE PLUS Inspection.
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Master Your Elevator Pitch
It’s no secret the real estate industry is a competitive market, especially in this day and age. It’s important to do what you can to stand out and be noticed by clients. One good skill to have is the ability to deliver an impactful elevator pitch.
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Choosing Client Communication
Today, there are a ton of different ways to communicate
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5 Landscaping Ideas to Get Your Client’s Home Market Ready
You have a new client who decides they want to put their home on the market. It has all of the amenities of the perfect home, so it shouldn’t be on the market for too long, right? Not exactly. A key feature that homeowners preparing to sell seem to miss is how the yard looks. Having attractive features and added interest in a yard can increase the value of the home.
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Marketing Tip Monday: Implementing Magic Plan App into a Realtor’s Business
85% of potential buyers want to see a floor plan. If you're trying to make a listing stand out with virtual tours and 3-D Models, Magic Plan is the all-in-one for real estate professionals.
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Your Spring Real Estate Listing Descriptions
You know the feeling – it sets in right about
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