Online Class: Home Inspection 101
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18Lessons
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30Exams &
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184Students
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16Hours
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1.6CEUs
Course Description
Home Inspection Mastery: From Basics to Business
Dive into the comprehensive realm of home inspection with this meticulously crafted course, designed to elevate you from a novice to a proficient home inspector. As the real estate market continues to expand, the importance of home inspections has never been clearer. Since the industry's establishment in the mid-1970s, there's been a monumental surge in its significance. Integral to every real estate transaction, a thorough home inspection ensures both the buyer's peace of mind and the home's overall value.
Why Choose This Course?
This course is tailored to offer a holistic understanding of home inspections, catering both to individuals aiming to grasp the intricacies of the process and those intending to champion the profession. It promises an all-encompassing curriculum, starting from the rudimentary elements of home inspection and advancing to the nuanced domains of business establishment and maintenance.
Each lesson, supported by detailed checklists, vivid examples, informative videos, and resourceful links, strives to be an immersive experience. Whether you're a homeowner, real estate enthusiast, or an aspiring home inspector, this course ensures you walk away enriched and empowered.
Course Breakdown:
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Lesson 1: Home Inspection 101 - Introduction to the world of home inspection, its relevance, and its impact on the real estate landscape.
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Lesson 2: Basic Tools of the Trade - Delve into the essential tools every inspector needs, from moisture meters to thermal imaging cameras.
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Lesson 3: The Role Ethics Plays in Home Inspection - Unravel the significance of ethics, ensuring transparency and trust in the inspection process.
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Lesson 4: What's Included in a Home Inspection - An expansive overview of the components covered in a typical home inspection.
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Lesson 5: Getting Started: Inspecting Outdoors - A deep dive into external factors like landscaping, drainage, and sidewalks.
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Lesson 6: Inspecting Roofs and Crawl spaces - Explore the critical areas of roofs and crawl spaces, often indicators of a home's overall health.
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Lesson 7: Inspecting Kitchens and Bathrooms - Understand the intricacies of these vital spaces, from plumbing to fixtures.
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Lesson 8: Door and Window Inspections - Analyze the structural and functional aspects of doors and windows.
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Lesson 9: Inspecting Ceilings, Floors, and More - Investigate the essentials of a home's interior spaces and potential issues.
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Lesson 10: Garages, Attics, and Basements - Discover the challenges and considerations in inspecting these specialized areas.
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Lesson 11: Plumbing Inspections - Delve deep into the world of pipes, faucets, and drains, identifying potential red flags.
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Lesson 12: Inspecting the Electrical, Heating, and Cooling - Navigate the complexities of home systems, ensuring safety and functionality.
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Lesson 13: Other Inspection Possibilities - From fireplaces to home theaters, this lesson covers it all.
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Lesson 14: Red Flag Issues - Address concerns like mold, radon, and carbon monoxide that demand immediate attention.
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Lesson 15: Routine Home Maintenance Issues - Learn how regular upkeep can significantly enhance a home's longevity.
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Lesson 16: The Inspection Process - Master the art of conducting a systematic, efficient, and effective home inspection.
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Lesson 17: Becoming a Home Inspector - Chart your path in the industry, understanding qualifications, certifications, and best practices.
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Lesson 18: Starting and Running a Successful Business - Translate your skills into a thriving business, mastering the nuances of entrepreneurship in the home inspection realm.
In an ever-evolving real estate market, having a profound understanding of home inspections is an asset. This course promises not just knowledge but the skills to apply it effectively, making it a quintessential investment in your future. Join us and unlock the doors to a brighter, more informed tomorrow.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Home Inspection 101
This lesson defines what a home inspection is, why and when they are done, and who does them. This lesson also explains what to expect and who uses home inspections.Lesson 2: Basic Tools of the Trade
This lesson looks at the basic tools of the trade. It will explain what tools the inspector may need to do the inspection, as well as those tools one may need if they are looking to become an inspector.Lesson 3: The Role Ethics Plays in Home Inspection
This lesson explains the role that ethics plays in home inspection. It will give you insight as to possible ethical issues that can arise and what the professional standards are for home inspectors.Lesson 4: What's Included in a Home Inspection
Lesson four explains what is and is not covered in a basic home inspection and the various reasons why it may vary depending upon the structure being inspected.Lesson 5: Getting Started: Inspecting Outdoors
This lesson explains in more detail some of the things that are included in the outdoor part of a home inspection. You'll learn what the inspector will be looking for and what to expect.Lesson 6: Inspecting Roofs and Crawl spaces
This lesson explains some of the most important aspects of inspecting the structure, such as the roof and crawl spaces. In this lesson students learn what an inspector will be looking for in each of those areas.Lesson 7: Inspecting Kitchens and Bathrooms
This lesson focuses on two of the most important rooms in the house; the kitchen and bathroom. Students learn what the inspector is looking for and why it's so important in the process.Lesson 8: Door and Window Inspections
This lesson explains what inspectors will be evaluating when inspecting doors and windows. Students learn why they are an important part of the inspection and what to look for.Lesson 9: Inspecting Ceilings, Floors and More
This lesson explains what an inspector looks at when evaluating walls, floors, ceilings, and stairs. Students learn what inspectors look for in each of the areas.Lesson 10: Garages, Attics and Basements
This lesson looks at areas of the garage, attic, and basement that are evaluated during a home inspection.Lesson 11: Plumbing Inspections
This lesson focuses on plumbing inspections and discusses what will be inspected and possible problems that can arise.Lesson 12: Inspecting the Electrical, Heating and Cooling
This lesson focuses on doing a home inspection on the electrical system, as well as the heating and cooling systems. The focus of each area will be on what the inspector will be looking for.Lesson 13: Other Inspection Possibilities
This lesson focuses on other possible areas that may be conducted during a home inspection, such as chimney's, fireplaces, and swimming pools.Lesson 14: Red Flag Issues
This lesson looks at problems that can be red flag issues, such as insects, vermin, decay, chemicals, and mold issues. Each of these areas are discussed regarding their relationship to a home inspection.Lesson 15: Routine Home Maintenance Issues
This lesson looks a routine home maintenance issues and how keep up on repairs can help when it comes to inspections. The lesson also offers a checklist of maintenance areas that should be addressed.Lesson 16: The Inspection Process
This lesson examines the routine of conducting the home inspection, including following a checklist, documenting the findings, and remaining neutral and professional.Lesson 17: Becoming a Home Inspector
This lesson looks at the process of becoming a home inspector, including what the career includes, the job outlook, requirements, and starting an inspection business.Lesson 18: Starting and Running a Successful Business
This lesson explains how one can go about starting a home inspection business and what it takes to make it successful. Such things as small businesses, marketing, and legal issues are discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe basic tools of the trade.
- Describe the role ethics plays in home inspection.
- Summarize what's included in a home inspection.
- Describe how to inspect roofs and crawl spaces.
- Describe how to inspect kitchens and bathrooms.
- Describe door and window inspections.
- Describe how to inspect ceilings, floors, garages, attics, and basements.
- Describe plumbing inspections.
- Summarize how to inspect the electrical, heating and cooling.
- Identify red flag issues.
- Summarize routine home maintenance issues.
- Describe the inspection process.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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