LOCATION: Classes will be conducted either at a facility of choice provided by a group of realtors or at a location provided by HABITEC.
Class locations must be consistent with rules established by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC). According to TREC, "No course in real estate which is designed to satisfy educational requirements ... may be conducted in a facility which is also used for conducting business of a [real estate] broker or a brokerage firm".
All classes will be open to any Realtor licensed in the State of Tennessee. Permission to attend any class will be granted on a first come, first served basis and may be restricted by the number of seats available. Realtors with reservations will be guaranteed a seat. Walkups will be granted access if seats are still available.
FEES: Attendance for all credited courses is charged at an hourly rate per student per credited class.
Special Group Rates are available!
Please call 615-376-2753 for details and reservations!
NEXT CLASS: June 17, 2010
Eastern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS
2588 Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN
Contact Cher Dugan, EMTAR, 615-758-9851 615-758-9851
Introduction and Over-View – 08:15 – 08:45 [The start time can be adjusted to meet the needs of the student(s)]
Administration (Sign-In and collect fees), Introduction of Speaker, review schedule. 5 slides, 5 minutes
HI Overview and Rules – 65 slides, 25 minutes
The purpose of the Introduction and Overview is to review general topics and issues required by the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce, Home Inspection Licensing. Topics include the Home Inspection Written Contract, the Home Inspection Written Report, definitions, insurance, general inspection requirements, timing, and what is not required of the Home Inspector. Session is followed by a 15 minute break.
Hour 1 – 9:00 – 9:50
HI Exterior Surface and Components - 132 slides, 50 minutes
Purpose is to review exterior components of the house to include exterior shell material, windows, doors, drainage, landscape material, driveways, walkways, patios, decks, steps, stoops, porches, electrical connection, plumbing devices,
Discussion will include requirements of the State, how the Inspector completes the Inspection and what the Home Inspector is looking for. Session is followed by a 10 minute break.
Hour 2 – 10:00 – 10:50
HI Interior Spaces and Components – 87 slides – 25 minutes
Purpose is to review interior topics such as wall, floor, ceilings, doors, and windows.
Kitchen, Bathrooms and Laundry Rooms – 77 slides, 25 minutes
Purpose is to review issues particular to these common areas such as appliances, sinks, showers, toilets, GFCI electrical, drains and ventilation.
Discussion will include requirements of the State, how the Inspector completes the Inspection and what the Home Inspector is looking for. Session is followed by a 10 minute break.
Hour 3 – 11:00 – 11:50
HI Plumbing Section – 105 slides, 35 minutes
Purpose is to review plumbing issues including supply piping, drain/waste/vent system, leak identification, pipe support, faucets and fixtures, plumbing fixtures and hot water heaters.
Discussion will include requirements of the State, how the Inspector completes the Inspection and what the Home Inspector is looking for.
Radon – 20 slides, 15 minutes
Purpose is to explain what radon is, why it is a concern, how to detect radon, and how to mitigate for radon.
Session is followed by a 10 minute break.
LUNCH – 11:50 –1:00
Hour 4 – 1:00 – 1:50
HVAC Section – 116 slides, 50 minutes
Purpose is to review the systems used for heating, venting and air conditioning the structure. Session discusses furnaces, air conditioning systems and fireplaces.
Discussion will include requirements of the State, how the Inspector completes the Inspection and what the Home Inspector is looking for.
Hour 5 – 2:00 – 2:50
Mold – 35 slides, 15 minutes
Purpose is to explain what mold is, why mold is a concern, how to detect mold and how to mitigate or remediate mold.
Session is followed by a 10 minute break.
HI Electrical Section – 97 slides, 35 minutes
Purpose of the session is to discuss electrical components including panels, conductors, circuit breakers, outlets, switches, lights, and the grounding electrode system.
Discussion will include requirements of the State, how the Inspector completes the Inspection and what the Home Inspector is looking for.
Hour 6 – 3:00 – 3:50
Structural and Foundation – 70 slides, 15 minutes
Purpose of the session is to discuss how the building structure is constructed looking at the building from the foundation up and into the attic. Items covered include materials used, construction methods and installation, ventilation, insulation, and water management.
Roof and Attic – 143 slides, 35 minutes
Purpose of the session is to discuss the exterior roof coverings and water management systems and to discuss the inside of the attic spaces with special attention as to how the attic components make up the roof and attic ventilation.
Discussion will include requirements of the State, how the Inspector completes the Inspection and what the Home Inspector is looking for. Session is followed by a 10 minute break.
Program Review – Questions/Answers as required.
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