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TX Professional Real Estate Inspector Live Class Austin Expert Package: 10/13-10/16

$3699
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Online: 154 Online and Practicum: 40 Total Hours: 194
Description
Package content and courses
State Requirements
Austin - 10/13-10/16, 8am-6pm

The Expert Package is the BEST choice and features the $225* Pass Payback. We’re so confident in our success path that if you complete all your education and the Exam Prep Edge program with AHIT, we’ll payback the cost of your exam, up to $225*.

To ensure the best experience, you’re required to complete all the online courses in order to attend the live Practicum where you’ll complete 6 inspection reports independently. Allow 4-8 weeks to complete your self-paced, 154-hour online training before the live Practicum.

Package includes:

  • AHIT Texas Orientation virtual class covering what you need to know as you begin your education program [View Class Schedule]
  • State-approved online courses providing a comprehensive review of the inspection process, standards of practice, and unlimited practice exams  [Click here to view TREC-approved course numbers]
    • Property and Building Inspection Module I
    • Property and Building Inspection Module II
    • Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module
    • Business Operations and Professional Responsibilities Module
    • Texas Law Module
    • Texas Standards of Practice Module
  • 4 days (40 hours) of live Practicum training where you’ll perform 6 practice inspections with home inspector industry experts
  • Exam Prep Edge by AHIT featuring expert-led study sessions available live online or on-demand, domain-specific exams, and unlimited mock exams
  • A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, 4th Edition eTextbook featuring easy technical explanations and photos
  • 40+ hours of marketing, business building, and technical training courses for the most successful start to your inspection business
  • Report Writing Software for delivering inspection reports to your clients
  • Discounted Errors & Omissions Insurance
  • One-year membership with ASHI
  • Two NHIE Prep eTextbooks written by the creators of the National Home Inspectors Exam to help you study for the exam
  • Marketing and Operating a Professional Home Inspection Business eTextbook providing AHIT's expert tips for launching a successful business

This package also gives you the education you need to boost your business with more certifications so you can offer the most popular add-on services that homeowners and agents prefer. Increase your income level by adding these extra services - hundreds on each inspection.

  • Commercial Certification Course that follows the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E2018-15 and takes you through the vital information needed to become a commercial inspector
  • Certified Radon Measurement Technician course with calculations sheet, client service agreement, and six Radon testing devices with analysis

*Exclusions and limitations apply. Click here for full details. 

American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) is an approved Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) QE Provider #4567 and CE #10077) 

Package Content:
AHIT Texas Orientation

Provided by AHIT.

A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, 4th Edition (eBook)

 

A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, 4th Edition is intended for both beginning and experienced home inspectors. Whether you’re studying home inspection for the first time or are using the materials as a refresher, this guide should be of assistance to you. This book includes all aspects of home inspection. The text not only provides a broad technical background in home systems, but also includes the other things you need to know in order to perform a thorough inspection of those systems. We lay out technical information, provide industry accepted standards of practice (SOP) or guidelines for the inspection, explain instructions for inspecting system components, and point out the defects, deficiencies, and problems you’ll be looking for during the inspection. This guide also includes some advice on how to report your findings to the home inspection customer.
Upon purchase, you will have access to this title for 365 days.

Texas - Property and Building Inspection Module I

How are homes evaluated for structural integrity, system performance, and safety? What methods and tools do inspectors use to identify visible defects and report findings accurately? How do Texas inspection requirements shape the way inspectors assess the major systems of a property?

These questions and more will be explored in this 40-hour course that fulfills part of the education requirements for Texas home inspection licensure. Through in-depth study of building systems, materials, and inspection techniques, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to conduct thorough and professional inspections across various residential components.

Course highlights include:

  • Recognize the purpose and scope of the Property and Building Inspection Module I as it relates to Texas licensing requirements
  • Identify key elements and inspection procedures for structural systems, including foundations, framing, and roofing
  • Evaluate the condition and operation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems according to accepted inspection standards
  • Explain the proper use of inspection tools, testing equipment, and safety protocols
  • Recognize construction materials, their installation methods, and common failure points
  • Identify and document visible defects, safety hazards, and maintenance issues during inspections
  • Apply proper reporting procedures to communicate findings clearly and in compliance with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requirements
  • Recall ethical considerations and professional conduct standards for Texas home inspectors

Texas - Property and Building Inspection Module II

How can home inspectors apply advanced techniques to identify structural issues, system failures, and safety hazards? What standards guide the evaluation of more complex building components and optional systems? How do professional inspectors ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance throughout the inspection process?

These questions and more will be explored in this 40-hour course that fulfills part of the education requirements for Texas home inspection licensure. Building on the foundational knowledge from Module I, this course delves deeper into inspection methods, reporting practices, and professional standards to prepare you for real-world inspection scenarios.

Course highlights include:

  • Recognize the purpose and scope of the Property and Building Inspection Module II as part of the Texas home inspection curriculum
  • Apply advanced techniques for evaluating structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
  • Identify visible defects, performance issues, and code-related concerns in residential construction
  • Explain proper inspection procedures for roofing, exteriors, and interior components
  • Recognize inspection standards for appliances, optional systems, and specialty structures
  • Demonstrate proper documentation, photography, and reporting methods consistent with Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requirements
  • Apply best practices for communication, client interaction, and ethical decision-making
  • Integrate technical knowledge with real-world applications to perform comprehensive, compliant home inspections

Texas - Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module

The Texas Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module helps prepare students for successfully completing the inspector examination for licensure. This 20-hour pre-licensing course will specifically focus on ways inspectors can inform and describe issues to their clients. Successful completion of this module will help inspectors meet their licensing education requirements.

To provide competent home inspection services, licensed home inspectors must understand the systems and components that must be inspected and provide clients with an effective report on the inspector’s findings, including hazardous situations requiring immediate corrective action to prevent possible injury or death of the home’s occupants. Throughout this course, inspectors will learn ways they can inform and describe issues to their clients by observing common issues found in various systems, such as the:

  • Exterior
  • Roofing
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical

Course highlights include:

  • Recalling how to inform the client of what was inspected and the methodologies used
  • Describing building systems and components by their distinguishing characteristics (e.g., purpose, type, size, location)
  • Recognizing the type of systems and the location of system components
  • Identifying the common methods used to inspect specific components
  • Recognizing the limitations in the inspection report so the client may be informed of what was not inspected and why
  • Identifying inspected systems and components that are not functioning correctly or are defective
  • Recognizing common indicators of potential failure, defects, and safety issues
  • Describing systems and components in need of further evaluation or action

Texas Business Operations and Professional Responsibilities Module

Some of the most common questions in the inspection industry surround the topic of preinspection agreements. This entire course will focus on the ethics and business side of inspection. The purpose of this course is to create 10-hours of instruction in business operations and professional responsibilities that inspectors can take to meet their licensing education requirements. In general, this course will provide inspectors with an overview of the different types of business entities within the inspection industry and will discuss the legal responsibilities of inspectors. In detail, the topics of preinspection agreements, conflicts of interest, and financial protection will be addressed throughout this course.

The course also features quizzes after each lesson that are designed to provide practical knowledge of the topics discussed in that lesson. At the end of this course, a final exam will review the topics discussed throughout the entire course.

Texas Law Module

The purpose of this course is to provide 40 hours of qualifying education on Property and Building inspection that inspector professionals can take to meet their licensing education requirements. This course dives into the areas of site conditions, exterior components, roof components, structural components, interior components, permanently installed kitchen appliances and fireplaces, fuel-burning appliances and their chimney vent systems.

The course features quizzes throughout select lessons and at the end of every lesson that are designed to produce practical knowledge of Texas Law for inspector professionals.

Texas - Standards of Practice Module

What do the Texas Standards of Practice require of licensed home inspectors? How do these standards guide inspections of structural systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems? What must inspectors do — and avoid doing — to remain compliant with state regulations?

These questions and more will be covered in this comprehensive 24-hour course that fulfills part of the education requirements for Texas home inspection licensure. Understanding the Texas Standards of Practice ensures you conduct thorough, consistent, and compliant inspections that protect clients and uphold professional integrity.

Course highlights include how to:

  • Recognize the purpose, scope, and limitations of the Texas Standards of Practice (SOP)
  • Identify the inspector’s responsibilities when evaluating structural systems, including foundations, walls, and roofing
  • Recall inspection requirements for electrical systems, including service entrance conductors, grounding, and panelboards
  • Determine key inspection points for plumbing systems, such as water supply, fixtures, drains, and venting
  • Recognize safety requirements and reporting standards for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • Explain standards for inspecting appliances and optional systems, such as irrigation or swimming pools
  • Identify common deficiencies and noncompliance issues under the Texas SOP
  • Apply Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) reporting rules and documentation requirements during inspections

Texas Practicum Austin: 10/13-10/16

Provided by AHIT.

NHIE Prep Book Set (eBook)

The Mechanical Systems and NHIE Content Manual and the Structural Systems and Business Manual contain over 900 pages of technical and administrative information, as well as information about the NHIE.

Both volumes together will benefit the exam candidate along with being a great technical reference for the experienced home inspector.

  • Mechanical Systems and NHIE Content Manual
  • Structural Systems and Business Manual

eBook access will be emailed the following business day.

Exam Prep Edge by AHIT: National Home Inspector

Exam Prep Edge by AHIT will help you gain the edge in passing your exam and getting your home inspection career off to the right start. It provides you with the opportunity to prepare for your exam with the following benefits:

Take an initial assessment and receive immediate feedback on the content areas you’ve mastered and the ones you still need to work on.

Improve your exam scores by studying with AHIT's expert instructors through live online study sessions or on-demand recordings. Click here to see the study session calendar.

We believe practice makes perfect. That’s why we provide dynamic topic and comprehensive practice exams with unique questions to get you ready for your upcoming exam. You are able to review your results from each attempt and hone in on those areas where you feel like you are particularly strong and those where there is opportunity to improve.

Our real-time dashboards guide you through each topic while gauging your competency so you know what to concentrate on before exam day.

Marketing & Operating a Successful Home Inspection Business, 2nd Ed (eBook)

Tens of thousands of people make a satisfying living with their inspection business. Most inspectors spend a lifetime working on their knowledge and skills and developing an incredible referral base. This success can be and is repeated by new entrants to the inspection business each year.

Upon purchase, you will have access to this title for 365 days.

AHIT Bonus Courses

Get extra business, marketing, and technical training courses for the most successful start to your career.

  • Advanced Electrical: Understanding Arc Faults and New Protection Regulations
  • AHIT Wood Destroying Organisms
  • Be a Top Performer
  • Energy Audit Basics
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Get into the Heads of Successful Realtors
  • Green Building
  • Introduction to Commercial Inspections
  • Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems
  • Marketing Solutions to Help you Grow your Business
  • Pools and Spas
  • Relationship Selling
  • Safety Hazards and Accident Prevention for Home Inspectors
  • Solar Energy for Electricity and Heating
  • Start Your Home Inspection Career Off Right

Inspecting Commercial Properties

Provided by AHIT. This 10-hour online course equips you with the knowledge you need to successfully inspect a large variety of commercial properties with the right process and under the ASTM standards.

This course assumes you are already a qualified and experienced residential inspector. The course brings you up to speed on the differences between home and commercial inspections.

Radon Measurement Professional - Expert Package

Provided by ECAN LLC.

AHIT has partnered with Joe Lyons and ECAN to offer this 16-hour Initial Radon Measurement Technician course that teaches individuals the methods that are used in radon testing for real estate purposes and individual homeowner tests. Our course will also explore how and where to market your new professional service and explain to your client the next steps to take after the initial radon test results. This course is also approved for 16 CEU's with NRPP.

ECAN offers both self-paced online and live, interactive webinar versions of the radon course, and you may choose the course that suits your needs and state requirements.

Course includes:

  • Access to the course 1 year
  • PDF downloadable course manual
  • Quizzes and exam
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Calculations sheet
  • Quick reference sheet
  • Equipment Discount $100 E-Perm device
  • Attorney-verified radon client service agreement ($300 value)
  • 3 – Two packs of Radon testing devices with analysis ($750 in potential earnings)

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