How Were Houses Built Before 1960? What REALTORS® Should Know
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REALTORS® aren’t home inspectors. However, in most cases, you’ll be with your client the first time they visit their potential home (and often several times after that!).
As a real estate professional, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basics of home inspection and to know common issues that may arise with different types of dwellings. Much like a mechanic who knows exactly how different makes, models, and years wear over time, REALTORS® can be a great first touchpoint for what homes may align with their client’s lifestyle and appetite for renovations.
To help with this, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) partnered with Alex Floercke, Director of Education at Home Inspector Training to discuss potential structural, plumbing, electrical and building issues, commonly found in homes built before 1960.
This 50-minute webinar is free to REALTOR® members, made available through your membership with CREA.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to:
- gain insight into foundational concerns, like sulphide decay and rubble rock, which can impact property stability;
- explore different plumbing materials, including lead water lines;
- learn to spot potential electrical issues; and
- understand key building science fundamentals including the difference between pre-1960 and modern construction methods.
Sound interesting? Enrolment is available at any time.
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