The purpose of this course is to provide the information, activities and experiences necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of specific systems & components in residential structures as they pertain to home inspections. The course is relevant to real estate professionals and home inspectors who need to be aware of the different components and systems in a house, as well as be able to identify any potential issues that could affect them.

The course content will cover the following topics:

• Site conditions: assessing defects and issues

• Exterior components: assessing defects and issues

• Roof components: assessing defects and issues

• Structural components: assessing defects and issues

• Interior components: assessing defects and issues

• Permanently installed kitchen appliances: assessing for proper condition and operations

• Fireplaces, fuel-burning appliances, and their chimney and vent systems: assessing defects and issues

This real estate inspection course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the inspection requirements for properties located in the United States.