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.

Real estate values can differ from market to market, and even street to street.  These differences are often related to the square feet, numbers of bedroom and bathroom, and unique amenities; however, you may find two (almost) identical homes that only differ by paint. This course aims to educate real estate professionals on market trends and how they can be affected by the painting choices of the sellers.

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.

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.

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 problem areas in a home inspection and provide real estate agents with tools and strategies they can use to allay their clients’ concerns. 

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. 

This course is designed for real estate professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the differences between building inspections and Property Condition Assessments (PCA). Participants will gain valuable insights into the purpose, scope, and key components of each process to enhance their decision-making abilities in the real estate industry.

The real estate market is rife with opportunities, but it also poses significant risks—one of which is vacant property scams. As a real estate professional, you have the responsibility to protect not only yourself but also your clients from falling prey to these scams. This course aims to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to identify and mitigate the risks associated with vacant property scams.

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. 

In the current competitive real estate landscape, the allure of waiving a home inspection can be tempting for prospective buyers. This course delves into the intricate role and paramount importance of home inspections in the property buying process. It is designed to empower real estate professionals with the knowledge and resources to guide their clients judiciously, even in the face of market pressures, ensuring the long-term satisfaction and safety of homeowners.