Local Biz Cast Weekly Spotlight on Business Leaders

Dr. Pete Wohl of The Spine and Health Centers of New Jersey proudly presents the LocalBizCast, a weekly podcast featuring conversations with prominent business owners, entrepreneurs and influencers throughout the area. Tune in every week for new insights, stories, and success strategies from local entrepreneurs making an impact in the community.

From Furniture Builds to Full Home Inspections: Adam Tate of Advisory Home Inspection

In this episode of LocalBizCast, Dr. Pete sits down with Adam Tate, owner of Advisory Home Inspection, to talk about an unconventional—but incredibly logical—path into the home inspection world.

Adam didn’t start out inspecting homes. He started by building them—one piece of furniture at a time.

Through his furniture assembly business, Adam spent years inside homes putting together IKEA, Wayfair, and Amazon furniture, gaining firsthand exposure to how houses are actually put together (and sometimes… put together poorly). That hands-on experience sparked his interest in home systems, structures, and construction—and ultimately led him to pursue home inspection certification.

Adam took the courses, completed the training, and began working with a large home inspection company, where he learned the ropes at scale. Eventually, he took the leap and launched Advisory Home Inspection, bringing a detailed, methodical, and practical approach to buyers and homeowners across the region.

Today, Adam inspects everything from small condos and townhomes to massive 10,000+ sq ft homes. He explains what really goes into a quality inspection—and why they can range from 90 minutes to well over three hours, depending on the size, age, and complexity of the property.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How furniture assembly led to a career in home inspection

• What the home inspection process actually looks like

• Why experience inside homes matters just as much as certifications

• What buyers and sellers should expect during an inspection

• The biggest misconceptions people have about home inspectors

• Why Adam decided to build his own business instead of staying with a large firm

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, real estate professional, homeowner, or someone considering a career pivot, this episode offers practical insight into an often misunderstood but critical part of the home-buying process.

Listen to Adam’s story, learn what really happens during a home inspection, and why having the right inspector can make all the difference.

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