Realtor Workshop
Helping Realtors Become Resale Home Experts
The 3 hour Resale Home Expert workshop is designed to help Realtors identify Safety, Systems, and Structural strengths and defects of a home. Below you will find detailed information and resources on the major home components that you can reference when previewing a home before going under contract and getting a thorough Home Inspection.
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Roof
The roof is one of the most expensive components of a home. When looking for a home it is important to know what type of roofing material was installed, when it was installed, and the current condition.
Types of Roof Coverings:
- Asphalt (architectural)
- Asphalt (3-tab)
- Wood shingles and shakes
- Metal roofing
- Clay and Slate shingles
Roof Coverings
Asphalt (Architectural)
Life Expectancy: 30 years
Asphalt (3-tab)
Life Expectancy: 20 years
Metal Roof
Life Expectancy: 40 to 80 years
Roof Deterioration
When asphalt shingles begin to lose their granular covering and start to curl, the shingles should be replaced.
Curled Shingles
Granule Loss
