Instructor: Eric Boll, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors
CE: 1 hour Real Estate Related
This course looks at some of the characteristics of termite infestation in homes from recognizing them to treating the home. Buyers that are not accustomed to termites may not have realistic expectations. Preparation of your buyer is important in these situations. This seminar is designed to help you to help your client know what to expect when encountering Termite issues.
By the end of this session you should:
• ♣ be able to describe characteristics of different Termite species.
• ♣ be able to recognize the different type of species damage.
• ♣ be able to calm the fear that termites instil in buyers.
• ♣ understand the hurdles involved with a termite inspection.
• ♣ understand the hurdles involved with termite treatment methods and the implications for your buyer.
• ♣ understand what they do
• ♣ understand the regional implications of different Termite species.
• ♣ understand your clients concern about Termites in a home.
• ♣ understand the difference between Chemical Treatments and Fumigation Techniques and how this relates to the clients.
• ♣ understand why insurance companies are afraid of termites.
• ♣ understand the concerns with structural damages that may occur.
• ♣ understand what shelter tubes, mud tubes and frass are.
• ♣ understand the implications of termite damage to a home.
• ♣ understand what can be done to prevent and cure the home of Termite Infestation.