Pests and Environmental Hazards For Real Estate Professionals

Description

This course examines the various pests and environmental hazards that can destroy a home, including those that might be missed by a traditional home inspection. It is important that real estate professionals are aware of the damage that these pests can inflict along with some warning signs of their presence so they can better advocate for their clients. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Describe the different types of wood destroying insects Explain how wood destroying insects can enter and defect a home Describe the preventative measures that can be taken by homeowners to deter pest destruction List what areas of the United States is affected by each wood destroying insect Understand the implications of wood destroying insects on real estate transactions