Attendees will walk-through a home inspection, earning CE credits about the inspection process in a small group setting.  The walk-through will include multiple inspectors sharing their expertise as different areas of the home is inspected; attendees will rotate stations to learn from each inspector.  Discussion of what is and isn’t included, along with common problem areas, will be conducted.  Any problem areas that are found during the walk-through will be explained, and a short overview of the anticipated inspection report will conclude the course.  Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions to the inspectors throughout as they observe different areas of the home. 

Comfort and health of occupants in a real estate property are the two common benefits of having good quality indoor air. It is critically important to have a good flow of air to reduce health hazards and accidents. Therefore, it is very much recommended before closing a deal with a potential buyer, to test the air quality of a real estate property. It is up to the real estate agent to orient the seller of the potential risks if air quality is left untreated and how it can diminish property value. In this course, fundamentals of indoor air quality testing are introduced. Hence, the knowledge gained in this course can help the real estate agent in conducting his or her sales. 

This course is designed to provide licensed real estate professionals with essential knowledge and skills related to roof inspections in real estate transactions. Throughout this session, participants will explore common roof types, roofing materials, attic vents, methods for determining roof age, and the impact of roofing issues on real estate transactions.

The home inspection is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. Offers are finalized or revoked as a result of a home inspector’s report. A home inspection can be a source of anxiety for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. However, real estate agents can ease some of their clients’ anxieties by helping them to be better educated and prepared for the home inspection process. Many aggravations can be avoided if the real estate agent prepares the buyer and seller before the inspection takes place. 

The two main types of real estate that can be bought or sold are commercial and residential. Commercial properties are those that will be used for business purposes, such as a storefront, manufacturing warehouse, office building, or apartment complex. No matter the intended use, any commercial property should be inspected using an experienced inspector to minimize risk during the real estate transaction. This course aims to educate real estate professionals on the basics of commercial inspections, including what areas are inspected and what to look for when showing a commercial property, so they are better equipped to guide their clients through the transaction.

There are many naturally-occurring hazards that are found in and around real estate.  This course aims to educate the real estate professional on the most common environmental hazards, providing definitions, health risks, and testing procedures for mold, radon, lead, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde.  The process for mitigating each of these is also covered.

For a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan to be approved, the home must pass an FHA inspection and appraisal. To pass inspection, the home must meet minimum safety, security, and soundness standards.  This course aims to educate real estate professionals about the inspection requirements of an FHA loan so they can help their clients with buying or selling a home that will be under FHA.

This course was designed to help real estate agents identify key features & areas of concern across a wide range of homes over the last century and beyond. Home construction is constantly changing and evolving, and this course will identify the most important changes over the years and what they mean for home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.

Any structure built before 1978 is at risk for containing lead paint. The prevalence of lead paint may impact a buyer’s decision on whether or not to purchase a property. Sellers may have more realistic expectations regarding the sale of their property if they are aware of the implications of lead-based paint that may be present on their property. Real estate agents can help to communicate the implications of lead-based paint to their clients if they are better educated on the subject. 

The home inspection is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. Offers are finalized or revoked as a result of a home inspector’s report. A home inspection can be a source of anxiety for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. However, real estate agents can ease some of their clients’ anxieties by helping them to be better educated and prepared for the home inspection process. A good home inspection should be thorough so that all parties have confidence when completing the home buying process. 

Building a traditional site-built home can be a lengthy and expensive process, especially as building material costs continue to increase; because of this, many buyers are choosing alternative home types, such as mobile or manufactured homes. Real estate agents that show mobile and manufactured homes should be able to address their client’s questions and concerns. This course aims to educate the agent on all aspects of the mobile/manufactured home, so they are better equipped for their clients.

The presence of mold can derail the home buying process. Participants of this course will learn common causes of mold and how they can be addressed in order to diminish the impact of mold when buying and selling a property. 

Assisting a buyer on a new home can be a challenge for a real estate agent and varies greatly from a typical resale inspection. The home buyer has high expectations of the finished product and those need to be managed.  Navigating the relationship with the home builder takes an experienced approach with a different purchase agreement, timing milestones and general considerations. A knowledgeable real estate agent can help make this transaction easier by understanding the process and helping the buyer through the process with the home and the builder.  A knowledgeable real estate agent can also help their client set reasonable expectations that can ease anxiety and help make the purchase of a new home the positive experience it should be.

Any home, regardless of when it was built, its location, or the materials used to build the home, can expose its residents to radon. Many states require that a home’s radon history be disclosed to potential buyers. As a result, radon testing may play an important role in the real estate transaction process. Real estate agents that are better informed on the potential hazards associated with radon as well as mitigation techniques will be able to better guide their clients through the real estate transaction process. 

The home inspection is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. Many issues identified during the home inspection, if left untreated, can lead to significant costly repairs later, or even unsafe and hazardous living conditions. Offers are finalized or revoked as a result of a home inspector’s report. A home inspection can be a source of anxiety for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. However, real estate agents can ease some of their clients’ anxieties by helping them to be better educated and prepared for the home inspection process. This course will identify the most common problematic areas in a home inspection and provide real estate agents with tools and strategies they can use to ease their clients’ concerns.

The overall structure of a home is essentially the backbone that holds everything in place. For many, the structural integrity of a home is often viewed as the most crucial part of the home-buying process. By being able to observe and report on these critical matters during the structural portion of a home inspection, real estate agents are in a unique position to offer expertise and peace of mind to all parties involved in the home-buying process.

Water quality is a top concern for buyers and sellers in real estate. Variables for water quality such as microbiological contamination, common water quality problems, aging water systems etc. play an important role in whether or not a real estate deal can be closed. Your role as a real estate agent is to know the facts of residential water testing for you to be able to guide the clients in the process. Hence, water quality should not be taken for granted to avoid legal loopholes and possible issues during the sale. 

There are many naturally occurring hazards that are found in and around real estate.  This course aims to educate the real estate professional on one of these hazards, radon.  Course participants will get a deeper understanding of radon, its health risks, and why an entire month is dedicated to awareness.

Selling a home is often described as more work than buying, and even the best real estate professionals struggle with the pre-listing discussions. As part of the pre-listing walk-through, the real estate agent should give recommendations for the sellers so their listing and selling process is as seamless as possible. This course aims to educate the real estate professional on the recommendations that should and shouldn’t be shared when discussing listing a property for sale.

One of the house’s most integral operating systems is the heating system. As a result, potential buyers may have questions or concerns about the condition of a home’s heating system. Real estate agents will be able to serve as advocates for their clients during the home buying process as a result of participating in this course. 

For a VA-backed loan to be approved, the home must meet a minimum set of property requirements.  These standards are set to ensure the property is safe, structurally sound, and sanitary, in order to protect the interests of buyers, lenders, servicers, and the VA. This course aims to educate real estate professionals about the inspection requirements of a VA-backed loan so they can help their clients with buying or selling a home that will be under a VA-backed loan.

The real estate transaction process always involves a checklist of documents, forms, and inspections that need to be completed before the sale is final.  The home inspection, as part of that checklist, can be the most stressful part of the process while all parties hope for a positive report.  This course is designed to walk attendees through the home inspection process through the use of photography, while they learn what is looked for in each area of the home.  The common findings for each area will also be discussed.