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Survivor’s Guide to Home Inspections (3 Hours)

Hour 1 –

Introduction – Overview – Learning Objectives    
Perceptions and Realities of the Home Inspection Industry    
What is a Home Inspection        
What is included and what is not included in the Home Inspection    
What a Home Inspector actually checks    
Licensing and Certification    
Professional Organizations        
Definitions of Terms    

Hour 2 -

Learning Objectives    
Review of the FAR/BAR provisions for the home inspection    
What is Included and Excluded in Section N    
The Real Estate Agents Role in the Home Inspection process    
Tips for Agents Before, During, and After the Inspection    
Things Every Realtor Needs to Know    
How to identify Frame or Block Structure    
Air Conditioner Units, How to Determine Age, What is SEER?    
Water Heaters, EIFS, Cracks     
Interpreting FAR/BAR Standard N. Inspection and Repair    


Hour 3 -

Learning Objectives    
Observations after 17 years in the Home Inspection Business    
Interpreting Reports    
What you can expect to see in inspection reports    
How to handle repairs    
Using the home inspection report to your advantage    
Review    
Q & A    
 


LEARNING OBJECTIVES


Hour 1 

1.    Know what a Home Inspection includes and what is not included
2.    Understand the qualifications a “Home Inspector” and the significance of various professional organizations
3.    Know the definitions of terms commonly used in Home Inspection Reports


Hour 2 

1.    Know and understand the provisions in the FAR/BAR Contract, Section N
2.    Be able to explain how the realtor can benefit from a home inspector
3.    Be able to identify common types of building structures and major components


Hour 3 

1.    Know and understand the limitations of inspection reports
2.    Understand the importance of proper and documented repairs
3.    Be able to interpret and use the inspection report to assist the sale

Contact your local Real Estate Association to Schedule this course.  You'll be glad you did.