Houses: Why Bad Things Happen to Good Houses (6-Credit Hours)

Why Do Perfectly Good Houses Sometimes Go Bad?

This online video course features 6 hours of studio and onsite video learning objectives to help you understand the reasons housing systems may fail and how to prevent issues. We will take you on a building physics adventure, explaining in easy-to-understand terms how houses work and why perfectly good houses sometimes go bad. You will learn the critical role new construction materials play in reduced building tolerances and why that creates huge problems. Helpful tips will enable you to communicate more intelligently and effectively with increasingly sophisticated homeowners. No more dealing with individualized parts of the house—this course provides the whole picture.

Topics Include:

• Overview of building physics
• New construction materials
• Owner-usage-created problems
• Heating/cooling consumption
• Insulation and siding
• Communication strategies
• Air quality and cleansing technology

The California Department of Real Estate has approved this real estate continuing education course for 6 hours of Consumer Protection. CalDRE Sponsor No.6212.

Key Points:

• Learn the role of construction materials in reduced building tolerances
• Understand the whole picture of how houses work
• Watch video lectures and take quick quiz questions after each video as well as unit exams
• Follow along with a downloadable workbook during the video lectures
• Learn how to communicate more effectively with clients regarding the condition of a home