Understanding Residential Electrical Inspections: For Real Estate Agents
Presented By:
Kory Knapp

1st Rate Inspections
November 18, 2025
10:00 AM Central Time
McKnight Title- Montgomery
15258 Hwy 105 W, Suite 220
Montgomery, TX 77356
1.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): TX  Category: Elective
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical problems are the largest cause of property damage in home structure fires across the United States. Since electrical inspections are important for the safety of one’s home, they often cause anxiety to those purchasing or selling a home. Real estate agents who take this course will be guided through the steps of an electrical inspection. By understanding the process of performing residential electrical inspections, real estate agents can help give 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 basic safety rules to use when inspecting live electrical components, including panels and enclosures
  • Identify common failures that can lead to unsafe conditions around the home
  • Identify different types of electrical panels and common problem areas in each
  • Understand connections and defects inside the service panel
About The Instructor
Kory honorably served in the US Marine Corps, including a tour to Iraq, during his years in service. He spent a few years working for the Department of Defense as a police officer when his service time ended with the USMC. Upon returning home to Texas, Kory finished his certification and spent 8 years as an automotive technician, holding the title of Master Certified Technician. Kory completed his Real estate Inspection Training through ATI and joined the 1st Rate family in 2021. Kory is also Licensed in Wood destroying Insects and Stucco Inspections. He runs the services department at 1st Rate Inspections and is experienced in performing all services 1st Rate Inspections offers.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Texas) 
1.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of Texas Real Estate Commission, the following course has been approved for 1.0 continuing education credit hours. Provider Approval: 9980. Course Approval: 53478.
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Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

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