Residential Structural Inspections: For Real Estate Agents
Presented By:
Sean Hathaway
Owner
Front Line Home Inspectors
March 31, 2026
11:00 AM Eastern Time
Howard Hanna Amherst
1711 Cooper Foster Park Rd
Amherst, OH 44001
1.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): OH  Category: Elective
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The overall structure of a home is 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.
• Identify areas 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.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Ohio) 
1.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Category: Elective
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, the following course approval has been granted. Provider Approval: RECE.2014001204. Course Approval: L36601001E 25
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

Sean Hathaway
Front Line Inspection Services
2381 Chatham Rd
Akron, OH 44313
Phone: 330.679.8161
sean@frontlineoh.com
www.frontlineoh.com
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