Introduction to Commercial Property Inspections Class (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

In a series of lectures and class discussions, students will become familiar with inspecting a variety of commercial building systems, and learn essential business practices to thrive in the diverse commercial real estate landscape. Students will have the opportunity to apply the class material by actively participating in a mock inspection.

The class held in Florida is approved for 17.5 continuing education hours for home inspectors in Florida by the DBPR. For information, visit Continuing Education for Florida Home Inspectors.

The commercial real estate market has its own unique language and practices. The business practices session equips inspectors with the necessary skills to effectively communicate within this industry and implement the appropriate procedures that that cater to the unique needs of clients and buildings. Students will walk away with practical knowledge to use in the field and sample agreements, proposals, reports, and other business documents. The main topics covered include the ComSOP, CRE terminology, setting a fee schedule, writing proposals, narrating reports, marketing for commercial property inspections, landing repeat business, and other insider tips to start landing outrageously profitable jobs.

The systems and components sessions offer a comprehensive overview of the technical information relevant to commercial buildings. It reviews several systems outlined in Section 6 Walk-Through Survey of the ComSOP that should be evaluated during an inspection, including roofing, exterior, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and kitchens. Students will learn how to follow an inspection procedure for inventorying building systems and components, identifying and describing common deficiencies, and evaluating overall building condition.

As part of the class, students will visit a local building to participate in a mock inspection. Students can anticipate exploring low-slope roofs, examining roof-mounted equipment, entering electrical rooms, and gaining firsthand experience with all aspects of the building. This hands-on exercise provides students allows students to ask the instructor about actual items they will come across in the field. The mock inspection occurs on the second half of the last day of class. Transportation will be arranged if needed.

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