Residential Design, Construction, and Inspections

Residential Design, Construction, and Inspections: Know Your Product. Advise with Authority. Outperform Your Competition.

Master the Building Fundamentals That Set Top Agents Apart.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Course | Elective & Category F | Live Online via Zoom

The most successful real estate professionals truly know their product—the property itself. This comprehensive Maryland continuing education course gives you an in-depth understanding of residential design principles, construction methods, and the home inspection process so you can advise buyers and sellers with confidence and authority.

Whether you're helping clients interpret inspection reports, explaining construction features, or identifying potential issues before they become deal-breakers, this course equips you with the technical knowledge to guide informed decisions, build client trust, and stand out from your competition.

In just 3 hours, you'll gain critical insights into:

• Knowing your product—understanding the property from foundation to roof
• Principles of residential design and how they impact property value and functionality
• Principles of residential construction including structural systems, materials, and building methods
• The home inspection process and what inspectors look for
• Issues commonly identified during home inspections and how to address them
• Radon remediation systems and environmental considerations
• How to interpret inspection findings and advise clients effectively
• Red flags that could indicate significant structural or system problems

Key Topics Include:

• Foundations, framing, and structural components of residential properties
• Roofing systems, exterior materials, and weatherproofing
• Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC system fundamentals
• Common defects and maintenance issues in residential properties
• Radon testing, mitigation, and remediation systems
• How to read and explain home inspection reports to clients
• Design principles that affect marketability and property value
• Real-world case studies and practical inspection scenarios

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Course Format: Live, Interactive & Convenient

• Delivered via Zoom by experienced Maryland real estate instructors
• Interactive Q&A – get your specific questions answered in real time
• Live roleplay scenarios to practice agency disclosure and representation
• Attend from anywhere – home, office, or on the go (must be stationary for the course, cannot be driving, etc)
• Full credit upon completion – meets Maryland continuing education requirements for real estate license renewal

Course Requirements & Policies

To receive credit for this course, you must:

• ✔ Attend the entire 3-hour session from start to finish
• ✔ Keep your camera ON for the full duration of the class (required for credit verification)
• ✔ Arrive on time – late arrivals will not receive course credit

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:

• No refunds or reschedules within 24 hours of class start time
• Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance may receive account credit toward future Tristar Academy courses
• No-shows and camera-off violations will not receive credit or refunds

Who Should Take This Residential Construction Course?

• Non-First Renewal: Licensed Maryland real estate agents and brokers seeking Elective or Category F continuing education credit
• Agents who want to better understand the properties they sell and advise clients with confidence
• Real estate professionals who regularly navigate home inspection negotiations
• Licensees working with older homes, new construction, or properties requiring significant repairs
• Anyone committed to building their technical expertise and standing out as a knowledgeable real estate professional

This live online real estate education course satisfies Maryland broker and agent CE requirements for Elective and Category F – Professional Enhancements. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.