Navigating Solar Home Transactions with Confidence
Presented By:
Dustin Orlando

1st Rate Inspections
February 3, 2026
10:00 AM Central Time
Stewart Title Tomball
14080 FM 2920, Suite E
Tomball, TX 77377
3.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): TX  Category: Elective
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This 3.0-hour course equips real estate licensees with the practical knowledge and tools needed to guide clients through the sale or purchase of homes with solar energy systems. Participants will learn to identify different types of solar ownership, evaluate system documentation, understand solar valuations, and recognize the role of solar inspections in the transaction. Common solar-related issues and risks will be addressed, along with guidance on timelines, disclosures, and the transfer process. The course includes case studies and process-based resources that support agents in reducing transaction delays and helping clients navigate solar home transactions with greater clarity and confidence.

Course Details
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course will be able to:

  • Describe how solar systems function and affect real estate clients
  • Distinguish between solar ownership models and their transaction implications
  • Guide sellers in preparing, marketing, and disclosing solar system details
  • Help buyers evaluate solar systems and make informed, long-term decisions
  • Identify solar documentation and use structured checklists for smooth transfers
  • Build client confidence and reduce transaction delays using structured planning tools
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) 
3.00 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 3.0 continuing education credit hours. Provider Approval: 9980. Course Approval: 53493.
Contact Us
Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
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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