Understanding Building Inspections vs. Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
Presented By:
Dustin Orlando

1st Rate Inspections
July 14, 2026
10:00 AM Central Time
WFG National Title-Champions
19500 TX-249 Suite 135
Houston, TX 77070
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): TX  Category: Elective
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This course is designed for real estate professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the differences between building inspections and Property Condition Assessments (PCA). Participants will gain valuable insights into the purpose, scope, and key components of each process to enhance their decision-making abilities in the real estate industry.

Course Details
Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Differentiate Between Building Inspections and PCAs: Clearly distinguish the purposes, scopes, and processes of building inspections and Property Condition Assessments (PCAs).
  2. Navigate Regulatory Requirements: Understand and apply the relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines governing building inspections and PCAs in the real estate industry.
  3. Optimize Assessment Choices: Make informed decisions on when to recommend and utilize building inspections or PCAs based on property-specific considerations.
  4. Ensure Due Diligence and Ethical Practices: Implement risk mitigation strategies, uphold professional ethics, and effectively communicate assessment findings to clients.
  5. Stay Current with Industry Trends: Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in building inspections and PCAs, including advancements in data analytics and AI integration.
About The Instructor
Quality driven and highly motivated self-starter with 14 years of mechanical manufacturing and service experience. A proactive leader with a background in troubleshooting, planning, initiating and completing job tasks. Extremely safety conscious and attentive to all surrounding environmental conditions. Thrive in group and individual tasks assigned. Began TREC approved, Professional Real Estate Inspector Training through ATI in August 2020. Completed ATI training in November 2020. While training, I was undergoing training through a sponsorship in the I-Go community to become the companies General Manager. I facilitate monthly employee meetings, Employee Reviews, Inspector Field Training and ancillary services. I tested and passed both the National and Texas portions of the Real Estate Inspector exam for my TREC Professional Real Estate Inspector license in December of 2020 and filed my application in January of 2021.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Texas) 
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Category: Elective
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of Texas Real Estate Commission, the following course has been approved for 2.0 continuing education credit hours. Provider Approval: 9980. Course Approval: 29583-RECE.
Contact Us
Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
Peach St, Suite 516
Erie, PA 16509
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

Dustin Orlando
1st Rate Inspections
9630 Cannock Chase Dr.
Houston, TX 77065
Phone: 832.567.5791
Dustin@1stRateInspections.com
www.1stRateInspections.com
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