Who licenses real estate inspectors? CORRECT ANSWER TREC
The role of sales agent in disclosing property condition: CORRECT ANSWER agent must refrain
from giving an opinion of the condition of the property or the validity of any findings in the
report. Sales agents responsibility to explain the inspection process.
TREC standards of practice – what properties are covered CORRECT ANSWER resales or
substantially completed houses. Inspection of houses under construction is a growing segment.
If residential inspector sees wood damage or decay, what should he do: CORRECT ANSWER may
not comment on whether termite infestations exist. Required to comment on visible damage
regardless of the underlying cause and note it as a deficiency in their report. (may NOT state
wood-destroying insects specifically caused the damage)
GFCI’s on the inspection report CORRECT ANSWER Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – protects
against shock.
Required for bathrooms, washrooms, all outdoor outlets, garages, kitchen outlets, near bars,
swimming pools, pool equipment, and whirlpool baths.
AC compressors and condensers – use and location CORRECT ANSWER located outside (usually
side yard). Requires massive amounts of air to remove heat from the house; cools/heats the
home
Appliances covered/not covered in the TREC inspection report CORRECT ANSWER all built-in
appliances are inspected. Not included are fridges, washers/dryers and separate table-top
items.
Evidence of shower leaks – what and where you find it CORRECT ANSWER water build up and
mildew soon cover the walls of the shower stall/pan; excess mildew on shower wall, water on
brick exterior wall that surrounds the bathroom is another clue.
Lead effects in children: CORRECT ANSWER 1. damage to brain/nervous system
- severe headaches
- behavior/learning problems such as hyperactivity
- slowed growth
What a licensed plumber or electrician can do for a buyer in relation to the inspection process:
CORRECT ANSWER they are allowed to give opinions about his/her area of expertise but not
inspect other areas of the property unless they are licensed inspector.
Pest control, targets and times CORRECT ANSWER quarterly pest control targets cockroaches,
silverfish and ants
Reverse Polarity CORRECT ANSWER when the ground wire and neutral wire are installed on
wrong side; outlets will still work and they can be tested and easily switched.
Banned refrigerants and the replacement CORRECT ANSWER Refrigerant R22 (Freon) banned by
fed. gov.; New freon line R410A-Puron is allowed.
TREC max payment to aggrieved consumers (per transaction) from the Recovery Fund CORRECT
ANSWER TREC pays max of $12,500 per transaction out of fund for actual damage.
what a foundation does and what it supports: CORRECT ANSWER supports the superstructure;
house rests on the foundation
General limitations on inspections: (not required to inspect) CORRECT ANSWER -elevators
-detached buildings