Residential Structural Inspections
Presented By:
Dustin Orlando

1st Rate Inspections
August 13, 2026
10:00 AM Central Time
Stewart Title Sugarland
14100 Southwest Fwy #200
Sugar Land, TX 77478
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): TX  Category: Elective
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The overall structure of a home is essentially the backbone that holds everything in place. For many, the structural integrity of a home is often viewed as the most crucial part of the home-buying process. By being able to observe and report on these critical matters during the structural portion of a home inspection, real estate agents are in a unique position to offer expertise and peace of mind to all parties involved in the home-buying process.

Course Details
Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define terms commonly used during the structural portion of the home inspection process.
  • Understand common causes of structural damage.
  • Understand risks associated with inspecting structural components during a home inspection.
  • Define what to consider during structural portion of the home inspection, including attics, basements, crawlspaces, floors, ceilings, windows, and doors.
  • Define common concerns related to the inspection of the exterior structure and related components, including property lots, decks, porches and foundations.
  • List examples of limitations that should be noted in a report of the structural inspection.
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: 29637-RECE.
Contact Us
Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
5148 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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