REALTOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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- Enroll in our classes, available either in person at your office or virtually through Zoom.
- Enhance your comprehension of the inspection process, empowering you to furnish more comprehensive information to your clients.
- Whether attending in person or virtually, these sessions aim to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricacies of home inspections and offer a higher level of service to your clientele.
**In person classes require a minimum of 8-10 confirmed attendees.
LUNCH & LEARN CLASS OFFERINGS
NEW CLASS!! Solar Systems & Real Estate: What Every Agent Needs to Know
Does your listing — or your buyer’s next home — have a solar system?
Solar can be a major selling feature, but it can also create confusion and uncertainty during a transaction. This class is designed to help Realtors better understand residential solar systems so they can confidently guide clients, avoid surprises, and position themselves as knowledgeable real estate professionals.
From evaluating system performance to understanding ownership structures and battery storage, this course provides practical insight into the key components that can impact both property value and the transaction process.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- How to evaluate whether a solar system is performing as expected
- What to look for when assessing the condition of panels, inverters, and mounting systems
- How to estimate the remaining useful life of a solar system
- The basics of energy storage systems, including batteries, safety considerations, and lifespan
- The differences between owned and leased solar systems — and how they affect escrow and financing
- Common concerns buyers have about solar and how to address them confidently
- How solar systems can impact home value, insurance, and future maintenance considerations
NEW CLASS!! AB-2533 ADU Legalization for Realtors
A Practical Class for Real Estate Professionals
California real estate is changing — and ADUs are now part of nearly every market. From garage conversions to backyard rental units, Realtors are increasingly navigating properties with unpermitted or questionable living spaces.
This class is designed to help Realtors understand the opportunities, risks, and value surrounding AB 2533 and ADU legalization.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- What AB 2533 means for buyers, sellers, and agents
- How unpermitted ADUs impact transactions
- Common red flags Realtors should recognize
- How inspections help reduce risk and uncertainty
- Strategies for both listing agents and buyer’s agents
- How educated agents create smoother escrows and stronger client confidence
NEW CLASS!! Wildfire Preparedness Inspections
Wildfire risk is becoming an increasingly important concern for homeowners, buyers, and real estate professionals throughout California. Our Wildfire Preparedness class is designed to help Realtors better understand wildfire risk, home hardening strategies, and the steps homeowners can take to improve safety and insurability.
This informative class gives agents valuable knowledge they can share with clients who are buying, selling, or living in wildfire-prone areas. By understanding wildfire preparedness, Realtors can better guide conversations, identify potential concerns during transactions, and help clients make more informed decisions with confidence.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- How homes ignite during wildfires
- The importance of defensible space and vegetation management
- Common vulnerabilities found around homes and properties
- Practical home hardening improvements that can reduce wildfire risk
- How wildfire preparedness can impact insurance availability and costs
- What buyers and homeowners should know when living in high fire-risk areas
- How inspections can help identify potential wildfire hazards before they become costly problems
Participants will also receive a complimentary copy of our book, Home Hardening & Wildfire Preparedness: A Comprehensive Guide.
MOST POPULAR CLASS - How to Prevent Problems with Your Home Inspection: Before, During and After
Home inspections can be one of the most important — and sometimes stressful — parts of a real estate transaction. This class is designed to help Realtors better understand the inspection process, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate inspection-related concerns with confidence from start to finish.
Agents will learn practical strategies to help prepare clients before the inspection, manage expectations during the process, and reduce complications that can arise after the report is delivered. Whether working with buyers, sellers, or investors, this class provides valuable insight that can help transactions move more smoothly.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare buyers and sellers before the home inspection
- Common issues that can delay or complicate transactions
- What inspectors look for and how reports are structured
- How to set realistic expectations with clients
- Best practices for attending and communicating during inspections
- How to navigate repair requests and post-inspection negotiations
- Tips for reducing surprises after the inspection report is delivered
- How to help clients make informed decisions without unnecessary stress
This class is ideal for Realtors looking to create smoother transactions, better prepare their clients, and minimize inspection-related challenges before, during, and after the sale.
SB-721 Balcony Inspections: What You Need to Know
California’s SB-721 law has created new inspection requirements for multifamily properties with exterior elevated elements such as balconies, decks, walkways, and stairways. This class is designed to help Realtors, property owners, and real estate professionals better understand the law, compliance deadlines, inspection requirements, and how SB-721 can impact real estate transactions.
Whether you work with investors, multifamily properties, or property managers, this course provides valuable insight into what inspectors evaluate, who is qualified to perform inspections, and the next steps after deficiencies are identified.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- What SB-721 requires and which properties are affected
- Updated inspection deadlines and compliance timelines
- Which exterior elevated elements must be inspected
- What inspectors evaluate during a balcony inspection
- Common issues and defects found during inspections
- Who is legally qualified to perform SB-721 inspections
- What happens after the inspection report is completed
- How repairs, documentation, and re-inspections are handled
- How SB-721 requirements can impact transactions, disclosures, and negotiations
Understanding Mold: What it Means to Your Transaction
Mold concerns can quickly create fear, uncertainty, and complications during a real estate transaction. This class is designed to help Realtors better understand mold, how inspections work, and how to confidently guide clients through mold-related concerns without unnecessary panic or deal disruption.
Many buyers and sellers misunderstand what mold is — and what it is not. This course provides practical education on mold assessments, remediation, reporting, and communication strategies so agents can better manage expectations and help transactions move forward with confidence.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- What mold is and the conditions that allow it to grow
- Common misconceptions about mold and what mold is NOT
- Different types of mold assessment and inspection methods
- How mold inspections and sampling are performed
- The difference between minor DIY cleanup and professional remediation
- Industry-standard mold abatement and remediation protocols
- How to read and better understand a mold inspection report
- Common red flags that may impact financing, insurance, or negotiations
- Strategies for handling mold concerns without unnecessarily damaging the transaction
Code Basics for Realtors
Building codes can often feel confusing, intimidating, and misunderstood — especially during a real estate transaction. This class is designed to help Realtors better understand the basic codes and safety standards that commonly come up during home inspections, disclosures, repairs, and negotiations.
Whether representing buyers or sellers, agents will gain practical knowledge that can help them better understand inspection findings, communicate more effectively with clients, and avoid common misconceptions surrounding “code issues.”
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- The difference between building codes, safety standards, and home inspection findings
- Common code-related concerns found during residential inspections
- How codes apply differently to older homes versus newer construction
- What is considered “grandfathered” and what is not
- Frequently cited electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and safety issues
- How code discussions can impact negotiations and repair requests
- The role of permits, upgrades, and renovations in code compliance
- Common misconceptions Realtors and clients have about “code violations”
Leveraging Your Home Inspection
Okay — you have the inspection report. Now what?
A home inspection report can either create confusion and conflict or become one of the most valuable tools in your transaction. This class is designed to help Realtors understand how to effectively use inspection findings to negotiate strategically, manage client expectations, and keep deals moving smoothly toward closing.
Agents will learn how to interpret reports more confidently, prioritize issues appropriately, and avoid common mistakes that can unnecessarily escalate concerns or stall negotiations.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- How to properly review and interpret a home inspection report
- Which findings are most important during negotiations
- How to distinguish between major concerns and routine maintenance items
- Strategies for preparing buyers and sellers before inspection results arrive
- Best practices for repair requests and inspection contingencies
- How to communicate inspection findings without creating unnecessary alarm
- Common negotiation pitfalls that can derail transactions
- How to work collaboratively with inspectors, contractors, and clients
- Tips for keeping transactions moving smoothly through escrow
Common Inspection Defects & What They Mean
Most home inspections uncover defects — but not every issue is a deal breaker. This class is designed to help Realtors better understand the most common defects found during home inspections and, more importantly, how to distinguish between minor concerns, deferred maintenance, and potentially significant problems.
Knowing how to interpret inspection findings can make a major difference in how buyers and sellers react, negotiate, and ultimately move forward through escrow with confidence.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- The most common defects found during residential home inspections
- Which issues are considered routine maintenance versus major concerns
- Common roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and foundation findings
- How water intrusion and moisture problems can impact a property
- What safety hazards inspectors commonly identify
- The difference between cosmetic defects and functional defects
- How inspection findings can affect negotiations, insurance, and financing
- When specialist evaluations may be recommended
- How to better explain inspection findings to clients without creating unnecessary fear
Commercial Property Inspections & Assessments
Commercial property inspections are very different from residential inspections — and understanding those differences is essential when representing investors, business owners, buyers, or sellers in commercial transactions. This class is designed to help Realtors better understand the commercial inspection process, property assessments, and how inspections can be used strategically to protect clients and strengthen negotiations.
From office buildings and retail spaces to multifamily and mixed-use properties, agents will gain valuable insight into how commercial inspections are performed, what is evaluated, and how assessment findings can impact the transaction.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- The key differences between commercial and residential property inspections
- What is typically included in a commercial property inspection
- Common systems and components evaluated during inspections
- The role of Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and other commercial evaluations
- How deferred maintenance and capital expenditures are identified
- Common issues found in commercial buildings and investment properties
- How inspections can impact negotiations, lease agreements, and due diligence
- The importance of maintenance records, permits, and building documentation
- When additional specialist inspections or assessments may be recommended
Multifamily Property Inspections
Multifamily property inspections are very different from traditional single-family home inspections. Whether working with duplexes, apartment buildings, or larger investment properties, understanding the multifamily inspection process is essential for Realtors representing buyers, sellers, and investors.
This class is designed to help agents better understand what is evaluated during a multifamily property inspection, common issues found in income-producing properties, and how inspection findings can be used strategically during negotiations and due diligence.
In This Class, You’ll Learn:
- The key differences between multifamily and single-family property inspections
- What inspectors evaluate in multifamily buildings and common areas
- Typical systems and components reviewed during inspections
- Common maintenance and safety concerns found in multifamily properties
- How deferred maintenance can impact value and future expenses
- The importance of roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural evaluations
- How occupancy, tenant conditions, and accessibility can affect inspections
- The role of maintenance records, permits, and building documentation
- How inspection findings can influence negotiations, repairs, and investment decisions
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