Detailed Description

You will be taught specific word-for-word verbiage for reporting on various conditions observed during your home inspections. Learn how to report on even the most disastrous conditions of a home in an objective, tactful, non-threatening manner. Through real life examples, photos, role-playing and interaction with a seasoned inspector, get immediately applicable terminology and report writing skills to increase your confidence and decrease your liability on inspections. Learn how to convey the results of your report without alarming your customers, sellers or Realtors or compromising your findings or integrity.

Seven Key Elements to the course:

• Review statistics on why home inspectors get sued.
• How to use your report to dramatically reduce customer calls.
• Most common mistakes on a home inspection.
• Effective use of photos on your home inspections.
• What not to say on a home inspection.
• What words and phrases to use on inspections.
• How to confirm your customers understanding of your findings and
  minimize follow up calls.

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This course is designed for anyone wishing to improve their understanding of electrical systems and how to properly inspect them. Read more

Detailed Description

Many home inspectors are intimidated by the electrical part of the inspection. However, having knowledge of the code and how to apply that knowledge to a home inspection is critical. The home inspection standards and state laws clearly state that code inspections are not a requirement of the home inspection. But having this knowledge should prepare you to do a more thorough electrical inspection. Communicating safety hazards and educating you client with suggestions about dealing with your finding is what the electrical inspection is all about.

Key Elements to the course:

• Understand State regulations and standards
• Inspection types
• General purpose changes
• Tools for inspecting electrical
• ARC-fault breakers and receptacles
• Ground-fault breakers and receptacles
• Wires and wiring
• Main panel
• Sub-panel
• Grounding systems
• Problem panels    

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This online instructor led course will provide you with the knowledge needed to properly inspect and report upon heating systems.  Whether you are a seasoned professional or are just starting out, you will gain valuable information from this course. Read more

Detailed Description

This course will start by familiarizing you with the history of heat and heating systems. You will learn different ways heat is transferred and the heat requirements in a home. Basic components of several types of heating systems will be described and you will then be led through the proper function/operation of these heating systems, what to look for during an inspection and how to properly report your findings.

Key Elements to the course:

• What are the different components of each system and how do they function
• How do these components function in the complete cycle of the heating system
• Discuss proper operation of the heating system
• Inspection procedures for each heating system       

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