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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.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Set expectations for the buyer
- Explain common components of an inspection agreement
- Avoid aggravations by preparing the seller
- Avoid aggravations by preparing the buyer
This 3.0-hour course equips real estate licensees with the practical knowledge and tools needed to guide clients through the sale or purchase of homes with solar energy systems. Participants will learn to identify different types of solar ownership, evaluate system documentation, understand solar valuations, and recognize the role of solar inspections in the transaction. Common solar-related issues and risks will be addressed, along with guidance on timelines, disclosures, and the transfer process. The course includes case studies and process-based resources that support agents in reducing transaction delays and helping clients navigate solar home transactions with greater clarity and confidence.
Upon completion of the course will be able to:
- Describe how solar systems function and affect real estate clients
- Distinguish between solar ownership models and their transaction implications
- Guide sellers in preparing, marketing, and disclosing solar system details
- Help buyers evaluate solar systems and make informed, long-term decisions
- Identify solar documentation and use structured checklists for smooth transfers
- Build client confidence and reduce transaction delays using structured planning tools
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.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Help your buyers know what to expect from a new home
- Learn some of the considerations of new homes
- Understand the stages of construction
- Look at some of the typical problems that occur during construction
- Understand levels of quality control and workmanship standards
- Learn about life cycles of common components and appliances
The home inspection process is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. Offers are finalized or revoked as a result of an inspector’s report. A home, well, or septic 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 better educating and preparing all parties 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.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Set expectations for the buyer
- Explain common components and purpose of a septic system
- Explain the best use practices of a home septic system
- Provide the buyer general guidance on maintenance of a septic system
- Identify which jurisdiction will require a Point of Sale inspection in order to transfer the real estate