In 2009, when the U.S. economy had taken a down-turn, Sherry and Mike O'Connor were looking for options. They decide to purchase a small machine shop, and moved with their four children from northern Michigan to Nashville, TN. Together they manufactured machines for the tire industry - until 2014 when their world was turned upside down. Mike O'Connor was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (kidney failure).
"At that point, we had to sell the business and spent the better part of the next two years learning about and dealing with Mike's illness:' reflected Sherry. "When Mike passed in 2017, I sold our Nashville house and moved 'home' to Northern Michigan. where I had spent every summer of my life and had lived since graduating from college in the mid 80's. It was the familiarity that brought us back, but I knew that I needed a fresh start in business."
Over the years Sherry had developed quite a resume. She spent time as a travel agent, restaurant owner, bookkeeper, graphic artist, and real estate agent. "It is my time in real estate that led me to Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, and I know it will prove invaluable to my professional home inspecting business," Sherry said.
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the brand to which more than three million families have turned to for 25 years to be their trusted advisor when buying or selling a home. Consistently ranked as the top-rated home inspection company on Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Franchise500®, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is enjoying its 19th year in a row on that list.
A professional evaluation both inside and outside the home is at the core of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors' service. Pillar To Post Home Inspectors input data and digital photos into a computerized report that is printed and presented on site. All information is provided to clients in a customized binder for easy reference, allowing homebuyers or sellers to make confident, informed decisions.
"When I was selling homes, I often said that I was more like a frustrated home inspector. It's true what they say, 'no home is without some problems, but every problem has a solution', and I look forward to easing the process for prospective home buyers."
About Pillar To Post Home lnspectors®
Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the largest home inspection company in North America with home offices in Toronto and Tampa. There are nearly 600 franchises located in 49 states and nine Canadian provinces. The company has been named as Best in Category in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise500 ranking for 19 years in a row. Long-term plans include adding 500 to 600 new franchisees over the next five years. For further information. please visit pillartopost.com. To inquire about a franchise go to franchise.pillartopost.com.