Introduction to Home Inspections for Real Estate Professionals Course
Goal:
The goal of this course is to teach the real estate agent:
- what really matters in a home inspection;
- how a home inspection is conducted;
- how a home works;
- what problems in a house look like;
- how to fix house problems; and
- how to maintain a home.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- list what really matters in a home inspection.
- identify and describe the systems listed in the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice;
- explain what a home inspector does during a home inspection;
- explain how the major systems of homework;
- list different types of housing problems; and
- describe how a home is maintained.
This online course is free to all real estate professionals and can be taken repeatedly without limit.
Course includes:
- 9 InterNACHI® CE credit hours;
- 32,420 words;
- 2.0 hours of instructional video;
- inspection images and illustrations;
- inspection and writing assignment;
- 58 quiz questions in 12 quizzes;
- 30-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
- instant grading;
- a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.
You will learn the following topics:
- INTRODUCTION TO HOME INSPECTIONS
- What Really Matters in a Home Inspection
- One House Has More Than 10,000 Parts
- The Home Inspector’s Responsibility
- A Homeowner’s Questions
- The Real Estate Agent’s Duty
- Home Inspection Standards of Practice
- HOME MAINTENANCE
- Primary Responsibility
- Stay Safe
- INTERNACHI® HOME INSPECTION STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
- Read the Standards of Practice
- Visual Inspection
- Future Events
- Not Every Problem
- Material Defect
- The Inspection Report
- ROOF
- Standards of Practice
- Roof Inspections Are Dangerous
- Any Roof Can Leak
- Asphalt Shingles
- Wood Shingles and Shakes
- Metal Roofing
- Low-Slope Roof Coverings
- Gutters and Downspouts
- Skylights
- Roof Inspection Video
- EXTERIOR & PROPERTY
- Standards of Practice
- Foundation Walls and Piers
- Exterior Wall Covering
- Exterior Wooden Components
- Aluminum and Vinyl Siding
- Brick or Stone Veneers
- Stucco
- Moisture
- Exterior Doors
- Windows
- Garage Doors
- Decks
- Exterior Water
- GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter)
- Masonry and Metal Chimneys
- Pre-Fab Metal Chimney
- Property Surface Drainage
- Protection of Wood Against Decay
- Landscaping
- Puddles
- Downspouts
- Fences
- Paving and Hard Surfaces
- Exterior Steps
- Exterior Inspection Video
- BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE, AND STRUCTURE
- Standards of Practice
- The Most Revealing Area
- Major Defects
- Masonry
- Concrete Cracking
- Wood Structural Components
- Fungal and Insect Attack
- Subterranean Termites
- Concrete Structural Components
- Basement, Foundation, Crawlspaces, and Structure Inspection Checklist
- Foundation Inspection Video
- HEATING
- Standards of Practice
- HVAC Systems
- Warm-Air Heating Furnace
- Air Filters
- Thermostatic Controls
- Gas Leak
- Gas Shutoff Valve
- Emergency Shutoff Switch
- Forced Hot-Water or Hydronic System
- Steam-Heating System
- Electric-Resistance Heating
- Heat Pump Systems
- Heating System Defects
- Heating Inspection Video
- COOLING
- Standards of Practice
- Central Air-Conditioning Systems
- Compressor and Condenser
- Clearance
- Refrigerant Lines
- Evaporator
- Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
- Ductless Air Cooling Systems
- Heat Pump
- Humidifiers
- Unit (Window) Air Conditioners
- Whole-House Fan
- Cooling Inspection Video
- PLUMBING
- Standards of Practice
- Water Service Entry & Valves
- House Service Main
- Main (or Master) Water Shutoff Valve
- Shutoff Valves
- Water Meter
- Interior Water Distribution
- Distribution Piping
- Copper
- Plastic
- PB
- PEX
- Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping
- Stack Vent Termination at Roof
- Hot Water
- Water Heaters
- TPR Valves
- Water Valves for Water Heater Tanks
- Domestic Coil Water Heaters (with Boiler)
- Tankless or Demand-Type Water Heaters
- Private Well
- Septic System
- Plumbing Inspection Video
- ELECTRICAL
- Standards of Practice
- Service
- Service Panel
- Electric Meter
- Main Electrical Service Panel
- Main Disconnect
- Grounding & Bonding
- GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter)
- AFCI (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter)
- Over-Current Protection
- Circuit Identification
- Aluminum Wire
- Electrical Inspection Video
- FIREPLACE
- Standards of Practice
- Fireplaces and Flues
- Hearth
- Firebox
- Damper
- Flues
- Chimneys
- ATTIC, INSULATION, AND VENTILATION
- Standards of Practice
- Attic
- Mechanical Exhaust Systems for Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry
- Kitchen Exhaust
- Bathroom Exhaust
- Clothes Dryer (Laundry) Exhaust
- Attic Ventilation
- Thermal Insulation
- R-Value
- Where to Look for Insulation
- Attic Inspection Video
- DOORS, WINDOWS, AND INTERIOR
- Standards of Practice
- Interior Doors
- Egress
- Windows
- Glazing and Safety Glass
- Floors
- Moisture Intrusion
- Walls and Ceilings
- Cosmetic Defects
- The 4-Inch Sphere
- Handgrip
- Electrical Receptacles and Lighting
- Bathrooms
- Kitchen
- Smoke Detectors
- Interior Inspection Video
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR HOME’S ENERGY
- $2,200 Every Year
- InterNACHI® Certified Home Energy Inspector
- SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
- Checklists
- In the Spring
- In the Summer
- In the Fall
- In the Winter
- Annually
- ANNUAL HOME MAINTENANCE
- Keep the Home in Good Condition
- InterNACHI® Certified Annual Home Maintenance Inspector
- HEALTHY HOME INSPECTIONS
- Overall Health
- InterNACHI® Certified Healthy Homes Inspector
- INSPECTION & WRITING ASSIGNMENT
- Essay
| Introduction to Home Inspections for Real Estate Professionals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course #4704, Student Catalog | ||
| www.nachi.org/intro-home-inspections-real-estate | ||
| Student Work | Time Calculation | Estimated Clock Hour Time for the Average Student |
| Attendance for "Seat Time" 1 | # of minutes of student attendance / 50 | 16.7 |
| Participation in Learning Activities 2 | # of minutes of online student participation / 50 | 1.0 |
| Interactivity 3 | # of minutes of student interactivity / 50 | 0.5 |
| Reading the Course Text 4 | # of words in the course / 100 words per minute / 50 | 6.4 |
| Reading the Course Textbook 5 | # of words in the book / 100 words per minute / 50 | 3.2 |
| Academic Engagement 6 | # of words in the course / 100 / 50 | 1.0 |
| Direct Communication 7 | # of minutes of communication / 50 | 0.5 |
| Instructional Video Learning 8 | # of minutes of video / 50 | 2.0 |
| Reinforcement Q & A 9 | # of questions X 1.85 / 50 | 2.1 |
| Writing Assignment of the Inspection 10 | 4.0 hours per assignment | 2.0 |
| Writing Assignment of the Research 11 | 4.0 hours per assignment | 0.0 |
| Academic Activities for an Inspection 12 | 8.0 hours for each inspection assignment | 4.0 |
| Performing an Inspection 13 | 8.0 hours for each inspection | 4.0 |
| * nachi.org/catalog-credit-hour-calculation | 26.7 | |
| Total clock hours | 27.0 clock hours 27.0 InterNACHI CE Hours 2.7 CEU | |
Reminder to members: InterNACHI's Code of Ethics 1.10 requires that you comply with all government rules and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where you conduct business. InterNACHI's courses and Standards generally exceed the Standards of Practice that you are required to abide by locally.
This course has been approved by:
- the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors;
- the Master Inspector Certification Board;
- the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants;
- the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association; and
- many government agencies and licensing boards.
Upon completion of this course and passing the 60-question final exam, the student can download and print their own Certificate of Completion, which is auto-generated in their own name.
